People in Transition 65. Mike Thomson- Recruiter, Marketer and Entrepreneur
Mike Thomson has been in the recruitment agency industry for thirteen years, he launched Spark at the end of 2021 with the goal to change how everyone attracts top talent. Hiring is uninspiring, generic, faceless, and lacks personality but not anymore. He is an entrepreneur, matchmaker, sales professional, storyteller, father, athlete and optimistically curious about people. For more information on Mike, go to his web site https://www.sparkrecruiting.ca/
In this episode, Mike shared his thoughts on the future of recruiting, including:
· To help you make your resume standout, make sure you are describing the impact your work had on the company and keep it simple for the reader.
· Remember that social media sites are used by hiring managers, so you want to be your authentic self but be professional.
· One of his favorite questions for a candidate to ask of hiring manager is, “what did you see in me that made you interested to talk with me?” Gives you great insight about what is important for the role and the candidate can really play to this area.
· The perfect answer to interview questions is your answer – you must be you and authentic.
· Mike shared why he thinks the recruiting process can be FUN for the candidate.
· His 3 things he tells his clients who are changing jobs to do starting Monday are:
- Update your LinkedIn page
- Think about what you liked about your past jobs/bosses – this will give you a map for places to look for your next job
- Take ownership of your job search – you are unique – this change gives you options for your future.
Mike is a great businessman, recruiter, marketer, and career coach – a rare combination that really makes the advice he shares so special and important. I know you will want to share this with others who will want to jump start their job search and create opportunities for their future. Enjoy!