The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

In these Golden Nugget episodes, I'm going to be sharing the key insights & critical moments from the 300+ episodes I have recorded so far.We all want to acquire the golden nuggets when listening to full-length conversations & this is my attempt to save you time in looking for them.Every Thursday, expect a new Golden Nugget from some of our most listened-to episodes. 🔥 🎯------------------------------------------Watch the episodes on youtube 🎥 https://youtu.be/RSFo0ZDeAVM------------------------------------------You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bestautomotiverecruiter/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/G_LgSgfoZcQ------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about leadership and why it’s so crucial to “let go and give people autonomy🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which is rooted in community and adding value🚀 Being a specialist and how to entrench yourself in a market🚀 Managing managers and toeing the line without being overpowering🚀 Building a community and how it can benefit you from a BD perspective in the long-run------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Paul Church from The Animo Group (Interquest)He started working in recruitment in his early 20s after falling into the industry and since has worked for well-known brands, building his personal and professional expertise and now leading The Animo Group as a Director. It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as well as leadership, building a community, and how to add value to clients in the long term, particularly in such a competitive market space.You can connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrichardchurch/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vJDhNydb8dg------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about hiring talent and why you need to look for emotional intelligence, as well as storytellers🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on building a contract desk and why you need to be prepared to be “shot down”🚀 Caring about client relationships and keeping your foot on the gas with finding “great” clients🚀 D&I: Their journey so far and how you can get started🚀 Management and why micro-managing and failure to follow up can cost you good talent------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Ben Hobday from Austin Fraser.With over 10+ years in the industry, he started as a construction recruiter before moving to Austin Fraser where he has built his career for the past 12 years. It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as well as some actionable insight on D&I, leadership, and growing a contract desk.You can connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhobday/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below. 🎉https://podcast.recruitmentmentors.com/vincerehttps://podcast.recruitmentmentors.com/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/hLTyUA-jEfY------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Marius Hurley from SR2.He started working in recruitment as an apprentice, before working his way up to a senior leadership role and joining SR2 to help with their growth. It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a leader, as well as some strategic advice which I know you’ll all love. You can connect with Marius on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marius-hurley-bennett/The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: 🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of being commercially minded and how this can help you progress your career.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which challenges the “fake it until you make it” mindset.🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you should always see yourself as a solutions provider.🚀 Hiring experienced talent and why values are so important.🚀 You’ll learn about developing talent and how to manage this as a leader.------------------------------------------The best place to connect with me is below.Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/------------------------------------------Support the show by leaving us a 5-star review here - https://ratethispodcast.com/recruitmentmentors

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Steph Bateman, Founder of Educate Staffing.She started in recruitment at 21, fresh out of university as well as being a young mum. Steph worked for two well-known brands for 4 years, before deciding to found her own recruitment agency.It was great to sit down with her and talk about her experience as a consultant as well as a business owner.------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of drive and why it’s the #1 trait you need to be successful in recruitment🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on client and candidate relationship building which will enable you to stand our from the crowd🚀 Caring about your staff and investing in mental health support🚀 Balancing work and being a parent and the importance of being organised🚀 You’ll learn about developing raw talent and a formula for scaling------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of authenticity and why money shouldn’t be your key driver🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on being a solutions provider and how you can take your desk from spot business through to true partnerships🚀 The USA market and building an office overseas - creating a strong team environment, and staying motivated whilst working long hours🚀 Breaking down your goals and how to make them as actionable as possible------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Patrick Waites, Co-Founder of Coltech Global. He started working in recruitment over a decade ago, after “falling” into the industry - as many of us do! He’s now scaling his own business with plans to relocate to the USA.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure in recruitment, as well as running a successful business and being a true solutions provider to clients and candidates.You can connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwaites/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: You’ll learn about the importance of having a personality in recruitment You’ll get some solid advice on coming back to work after having children and why there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach Caring about client relationships and knowing your worth as a recruiter The power of having a positive mindset and pushing through even on the tough days You’ll learn about why selling to candidates isn’t advised and what you should do instead------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Natalie Chapman from Stirling Warrington.With a wealth of recruitment experience, it was insightful on this episode to get her perspective on everything from client relationships and business development, all the way through to coming back to work after having children and being a working mother. You can connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-chapman-874797a/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about calling with a purpose and how to win contract vacancies🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on being a solutions provider and how this approach enables you to build relationships quicker🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you shouldn’t overlook candidates who aren’t perfect right now🚀 The USA market and building an office, the trials and tribulations of hiring and building a team🚀 You’ll learn about developing raw talent and why you shouldn’t hire for vanity metrics------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Matt Cox, Founder of Hale International.He has a wealth of recruitment experience being both a seasoned biller as well an entrepreneur. His first firm received VC backing and his second firm is hyper-niche and successful in the Workday space.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his experience as well as getting granular with building a USA contract desk.You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cox-082b4a35/------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

If you're attending the London Recruitment Agency Expo next week, make sure you come to say hello.I'm going to be there both days & you will likely find me hovering around the Vincere stand.I look forward to seeing some of you there.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the reality of Executive Search and the common misconceptions surrounding it🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on Headhunting which isn’t your typical methodology🚀 Caring about client relationships and why customer service should be a #1 priority🚀 Candidates and why there is no such thing as “talent shortage”🚀 You’ll learn about attracting candidates in a non self-serving way------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Callum Buxton.He started working in recruitment at 21, starting in a contingent role before establishing himself as a seasoned Executive Search consultant.We unpacked so much in this episode - what a good headhunter looks like, the realities or search, as well as a ton around mindset and motivation. It’s a great episode!You can connect with Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumbuxtonhr/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.