The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

When Matt Sykes took over JD Ross Europe, he inherited a £4M ledger crisis, a merged brand that wasn’t working, and a team that needed a complete reset.In this episode, we walk through how that crisis forced a full pivot into renewables and how the business grew into a multi-country powerhouse across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and beyond.You can connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sykesmatthew/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2jmoIfX7sYQ-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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Chelsea went from battling imposter syndrome to launching Unify, a values-led recruitment business built around trust, DEI, and genuine long-term relationships.In this episode, we walk through her first year as a founder, the wins, the mistakes, the investor partnership, and the pressure of building a business while still figuring it all out.You can connect with Chelsea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseakaraolis-diversityrecruitment/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vea-i7qseHU-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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Siadhal Magos, CEO and founder of Metaview, shares insights on how AI is transforming recruiting. He explores the potential of proprietary conversational data and the integration of AI note-takers and sourcing agents. Siadhal emphasizes the importance of utilizing internal data to answer market questions effectively and warns against over-reliance on platforms like LinkedIn. The conversation touches on the evolution of recruiters' roles, the balance between efficiency and outreach quality, and how AI will shape the future of talent acquisition.

Liam Newton, a recruitment leader specializing in medical and technical hiring, shares insights on achieving world-class recruitment basics. He emphasizes the importance of ownership and clear processes in lead chasing and client qualification. Liam discusses innovative tactics for engaging cold leads and the value of proactive client strategies. He advocates for blending traditional skills with modern technology and stresses the significance of phone-first relationship building. With practical tips on job qualification and follow-ups, listeners gain valuable strategies to enhance their recruitment effectiveness.

When Jack Eldridge landed in Austin, it wasn’t an LHi office, yet.Fast forward to today, and he’s built one of the group’s strongest US hubs, scaling from 5 recruiters to a $6M business.In this episode, we talk about leading through pivots, setting non-negotiables, and what it really takes to build a high-performing recruitment office from the ground up.You can connect with Jack here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-eldridge/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p69rin3pxjk-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:CapEx Currency - Check Out CapEx & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereSourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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After losing $1M in 2023, Oscar US faced tough decisions, office closures, rising costs, and leadership changes.In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Holt, President at Oscar US, to unpack how he turned it around, taking the business from a $1M loss to $1M profit.You can connect with Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinholtusa/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DhKep7II9LY-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:CapEx Currency - Check Out CapEx & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereSourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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