The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly Despite The Soul-Crushing Job Market, Here’s How You Can Succeed: Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait
Dec 20, 2024
Daniel Chait, Co-founder and CEO of Greenhouse, discusses the current challenges in the job market, characterizing it as the toughest he's seen. He reveals the frustrations job seekers face, like being ghosted by employers and encountering biased interview questions. Chait emphasizes the need for improved hiring practices and structured interviews to create fairness. He also explores how AI is reshaping the recruitment landscape, providing candidates with more opportunities while urging them to adapt and enhance their skills for success.
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Hiring as a Discipline
- Many companies treat hiring haphazardly, unlike other business functions like sales.
- Systematizing hiring with structured plans and processes improves outcomes.
Structured Hiring Plan
- Create a structured hiring plan with defined steps for sourcing, interviewing, and offering.
- Include interview questions, team roles, and a clear process.
Challenging Job Market
- The current job market is challenging, especially in tech, due to several converging factors.
- Layoffs, increased applications due to AI, and economic changes create a difficult environment.