Dan Harten is an executive recruiter for Fortune 100 companies who specializes in internal recruitment. He is a guest on the Elite Recruiter Podcast, where he shares his experience making the successful transition from agency recruiter to internal recruiter. Dan talks about the preparation and mindset needed for success in the world of internal recruitment.

Dan Harten fell in love with recruiting as a child, dreaming of becoming a sports recruiter. However, destiny had something else in store for him, as he stumbled upon the world of agency recruiting through a friend's referral. Dan joined AeroTac, where he excelled in developing recruiters and sourcers while building up a solid client base. He was eager to transition from agency to corporate recruiting and landed his dream job at Vista Outdoor, where he supported staffing needs for famous outdoorsy brands. To further hone his skills, Dan learned sourcing techniques from a sourcing expert and now shares his insights to influence other recruiters within the industry.

Dan Harten on Recruitment Strategies

1. Dan Harten's Background and Introduction to Recruitment- Worked in B2B sales and account management- Learned the importance of growing and maintaining strong relationships- Started his recruiting career at AeroTac

2. Strategies for Starting a New Job in Recruitment- Talent mapping and prospecting- Scheduling meetings with leaders throughout the organization- Creating a game plan for follow-up

3. Importance of Networking and Staying Up-to-Date- Ask to be on the team that hires recruiters- Use examples and strategies learned from other recruiters to improve your own process- Networking using podcasts and other sources

4. Mastering the Art of Relationships in Recruitment- How relationships are important for job referrals and influencing decision-making- The role of AI in recruiting and its limitations

5. Building Strong Relationships with Candidates- Emphasizing the importance of relationships throughout the interview process- Utilizing internal data for sourcing top talent- Coaching candidates on areas of improvement to increase interview success

6. Closing Thoughts and Strategies for Succeeding in Recruitment- The importance of being patient, embracing failure, and continuously learning and growing- Maintaining an ongoing notebook or resume to track experiences and examples for future promotions or interviews.

Dan Harten LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harten-0542063b/

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