How To Vet Job Candidates (For nonprofits)

Best practices for vetting new prospective nonprofit staff, with the CEO of Staffing Boutique, Katie Warnock. Katie, with 20 years of experience in nonprofit recruitment, shares her candid thoughts on what it takes to identify the right candidates, emphasizing the importance of practical judgment over traditional HR methods.
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Katie begins by explaining her unconventional approach to recruitment, noting how her extensive experience in staffing gives her a more grounded perspective on what works. Katie's honesty about the limitations of traditional hiring tools sets the tone for the conversation, pushing listeners to think critically about common vetting practices.

The informative conversation also touches on the controversial practice of reviewing candidates’ social media activity. Katie stresses the importance of being mindful about online presence during a job search. "We are going to search you. We're going to do Google searches... tighten up those sources, regardless of who you are or what you're posting," she advises. Her point reinforces the reality that, in today’s digital age, employers will almost certainly examine a candidate’s online footprint, making discretion essential.

Throughout the episode with host Julia Patrick, Katie’s advice challenges the status quo, encouraging nonprofits to focus more on practical evaluations of potential staff. Her perspective is a refreshing reminder that, in the nonprofit sector, the human element is often as important as formal credentials.

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