Be A Hiring Hero

Recruiting is a crazy world, but sometimes I wonder how much it has changed since I was actively in the field. It has been my goal to talk to a current recruiter on this show and it has finally happened! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Press of The Judge Group. He has been recruiting for 17 years and we discussed how recruiting has changed, how it has stayed the same, and other topics that are helpful for how small businesses can successfully hire employees. For more information about The Judge Group, visit their website: http://www.judge.com/. To learn more about Recruiting + Hiring Made Easy virtual courses, visit http://jen-hilton.teachable.com/courses --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jenhilton/message

Asking the *right* questions during an interview is important on how to decide to hire an employee. If you have searched for anything to do with interviewing, you may have come across some bizarre questions that get asked by some companies. Today, we're talking about 13 ridiculous interview questions and I'm doing my best to explain the recruiting reason behind them. We're having some fun with this one, so you don't want to miss it! Subscribe to this podcast so you get notified of new episodes. Here is the link to the article: https://www.themuse.com/advice/13-crazy-interview-questions-that-awesome-companies-will-actually-ask-you —> Also, visit my *new* Teachable school!! https://jen-hilton.teachable.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jenhilton/message

**Listener Discretion Recommended** As business owners, we are called to be leaders and address tough situations. Since the overturning of Roe V. Wade, there have been a lot of emotions and we are facing many changes ahead. This legal decision makes it an important issue to address, specifically how this affects your business. Episode Highlights: - A quick overview of the overturning of Roe V. Wade - How does this affect your current employees? - (Bella makes a surprise appearance) - Why it is important to understand the overturning of Roe V. Wade as an employer - Employer-provided benefits that could potentially be affected by the SCOTUS ruling Below are the links referenced in the episode. Supreme Court of the United States - Opinion of the Court Overturning Roe V. Wade - What Workers Need to Know 3 Things Companies Should Consider Since the Demise of Roe V. Wade Sign up for my UP-COMING virtual courses available on Teachable.com or contact me if you have questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jenhilton/message

We all love good buzzwords. They help sum up what we are looking for in a candidate, so we use them everywhere: job postings, interviews, onboarding, etc. But do we really know what we are communicating when we use those seemingly harmless buzzwords? Today, I'm showing you the difference between how a candidate defines and how an employer commonly views four buzzwords. Ultimately, I hope this helps you create a job posting that will attract the best candidates to grow your business. If you haven't already, hit that Subscribe button so you don't miss a thing! (Thank you to Josh Rockladge for the adorable photo of a dog in a bee costume.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jenhilton/message

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or are you feeling overwhelmed right now? It can be challenging to get anything done when we are pulled in so many directions. Our focus gets lost and we tend to react to get things done instead of processing our tasks and actively engaging in them. Let's talk about a really easy way to work through the demands of our days and feel accomplished again! One more thing to add to the list: click on the subscribe button. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jenhilton/message

Last week's story about the Zoom Call where 900+ employees were let go brought up some important questions about terminations. What does a proper termination look like? How do you go about terminating an employee? When should you terminate an employee? What do you do when you're terminating an employee? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jennyhilton/message

We're in crazy time folks. Today, I'm addressing some awkward topics including COVID vaccines, inclusion & diversity and salary. At least one of these topics will come up in every interview you conduct, so let's talk about them and make them not-so-weird together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jenhilton/message

LinkedIn published an article in January 2021 that discusses the top jobs in 2021 and some of the important skills needed for each job. While it is a great resource for job seekers, it made me wonder if employers know how to identify the qualities that they need for these in-demand positions. How do you know when you've found a candidate with good problem-solving skills or the ability to handle conflict? Today, I'm bringing you some key questions to ask when interviewing frontline e-commerce workers and what you want to look for in their responses. Have questions? Visit my website JenTeague.com and drop me an email. I read and respond to each question personally, so ask away knowing that you'll get expert answers. Subscribe to get the latest and freshest episodes. Here's the link I mentioned in the episode to the cheatsheet of questions to ask. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

In this ❤️ to ❤️, I’m talking about interview questions. As an aspiring Journalist, I learned the value of asking the *right* questions and that helped me during my recruiting years. Today, we’re covering why interview questions are important. It’s some good stuff, so hold on to your ear buds and grab a pen and paper to jot down some notes. Don’t miss a thing! Hit that little subscribe button to get notified about new episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

If you’re overwhelmed by recruiting, listen up!

Wonder what it looks like to be an employer a year after COVID-19 and beyond? After seeing trends and talking with candidates during these crazy times, I’m breaking down how to be THE employer that your ideal candidates wants to work for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Have you ever wondered what can make you stand out from all of the other employers out there? It has to be something that is affordable, manageable, and capture your ideal candidates. Podcasting is a GREAT way to reach them! Click on the SUBSCRIBE button so you don’t miss a thing! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

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We’re back with fresh, new episodes are coming soon! Here is a little sneak peek of what you can expect. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

In this Season Finale, I'm explaining how employer recruitment should look like college football recruiting. (Why not make it a little fun, right?) Here are some of the highlights: 1. College is expensive and so is hiring people for your business. 2. You can't recruit in a vacuum as an employer and neither do college football recruiters. 3. Recruiting is a team sport. There are two more important comparisons, so make sure you listen until the end. This was taken from the article I recently wrote for Recruiter.com. If you can't listen to the whole thing, you can read about it there. I'll be back in a few months with more episodes, so make sure to subscribe or favorite #BeAHiringHero. That way you won't miss a thing. Thank you for listening. I can't wait for next season!! In the meantime, Go football! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

When you make the decision to recruit, your candidates will go through a journey. What kind of experience will they encounter based on your employer branding? Phil Strazzulla joins us today to break it down for us. He is the Founder of NextWave Hire (https://www.nextwavehire.com) and is now leading SelectSoftware (https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com). This is one you don’t want to miss, so hold on to your ear buds... we’re diving deep into employer branding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

When most business owners hear “recruiting”, it conjures up visions of endless resumes, countless phone calls & interviews. These aren’t bad things, but they are very time-consuming. So how can we change our perception of recruiting to be a GOOD thing? The goal is to grow your business, so how do we rethink finding good candidates? With one word: marketing. Learn more about up-coming virtual courses, Jen Teague & pick up some FREEBIES here: bit.ly/JenTeagueLLC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Your ideal candidate and current employees are looking for opportunity. According to Glassdoor's 2019 Workplace Learning Report, more than 90% of employees surveyed said they would would stay with a company longer if given training. Even without a big budget, you can provide valuable training and gain loyalty and trust from your team. I was recently published in Recruiter.com with five cost-effective (and free) training tools. Today I'm talking about those five tools that are invaluable resources for enhancing already known skills and even inspire new ones.   Want to know more about your ideal candidate? I've got a virtual course for that! It's coming soon, so be the first to know when it's available by signing up on my website: http://bit.ly/JenTeagueLLC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

If you’ve been in business any amount of time

I have a confession to make: I’ve stalked candidates on social media before I’ve reached out to them.

A last-minute getaway was exactly what I needed & also keeps this week short-and-sweet.

Do you need an expensive program to track applicants?

There are

Does your past hold you down or lift you up? Today is a ❤️ to ❤️ talking about how our past can trip us up or remind us of who we truly are. Remember, Worry Only Replays Regrets from Yesterday

Growing a business is hard work, so when you are ready to hire people, that can make it even more difficult. Stick with me & I’ll help guide you through as you expand your business and your dreams. Today, I’m breaking down the whole process of hiring someone, from beginning to end. If you’re like me, you like checklists & this one will help in every stage of your business. 20 steps is A LOT but we go through them fast... I promise

Do you trust your gut when it comes to making decisions in your company? If so, it may not be the best way to run business. Learn from studies of #successful people as to how they make big decisions like recruiting & hiring. If you’re ready to grow your business, make sure to take notes! Cited articles: “How Successful People Make Decisions Differently” & “How Successful People Make Smart Decisions”. Don’t forget to subscribe

There comes a time in #business when you need to hire someone to do things you don’t know. ❓How in the heck to do you that❓ Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered in this episode of #BeAHiringHero. We’re talking about ✔️determining what you need, ✔️how to interview & ✔️what you should do with anyone you want to hire for a position you know little about. Hire with confidence with new episodes every week!

Do you get overwhelmed by the idea of looking at hundreds of resumes?

I have a love/hate relationship with technology & right now I'm leaning towards hate.

If you’re not using ➡️ LinkedIn ⬅️, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! In this episode of #BeAHiringHero, we’re talking with Scott Engler, ✔️ Talent Acquisition Consultant at B.Y.O.B. Consulting, ✔️ Author, Speaker and ➕➕ LinkedIn expert. He’s sharing what he’s learned by coaching executive job seekers and how it all translates to your search for candidates. You can find him on LinkedIn (Scott Engler). If you click “Subscribe”, you’ll get notifications about amazing guests like this and proven, effective tips on hiring great employees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Hustling is not always good for business, especially when you’re looking to add talent to your company. This episode is a quick ❤️ to ❤️ reminding you that sometimes it’s okay to take your time. Click SUBSCRIBE to join the growing community of Hiring Heroes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Have you considered getting help in your growing business but don’t know where to start? A Virtual Assistant could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Danielle Julia Cuomo, President of Virtual Assist USA joins us on this episode. She gives us advice on determining when to hire and how to maximize the use of a Virtual Assistant, which can end up making you BIG BUCKS. If you’re ready to hire a skilled VA that is right for your company, contact Danielle with Virtual Assist USA. www.VirtualAssistUSA.com; Facebook: Virtual Assist USA; LinkedIn: Danielle Julia Cuomo. Click “SUBSCRIBE” to get expert (and easy) tips on recruiting & hiring every Tuesday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Today, I’m spelling out what it means to be an employer... literally. Think it’s just about being the head honcho? Think again - we’re going deep into what a good E.M.P.L.O.Y.E.R. is. Have you subscribed yet? Join our growing community of hiring heroes - it’s a quick push of a button. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

How do you know when a candidate is a definite “NO”? In this episode, I’m laying out the 3

What do you do when your dream candidate wants to much

Get a sneak peek at my work-in-progress “It’s Not Them, It’s You”, a workbook-style book that teaches you how to recruit and hire the right way for your business. Too much fun to contain in one podcast, but it’s happening here on this episode. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest and greatest of #BeAHiringHero! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Today’s episode is a quick ❤️ to ❤️. We’re talking about the ONE THING you can do to get quality employees RIGHT NOW. It’s something that all employers should be doing, but don’t always do. Listen up - this ONE THING could save you BIG BUCKS for your business in turnover costs. Don’t forget to click “Subscribe” to get all of the latest #BeAHiringHero episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

In this episode, we’re exposing the other four myths that you may believe when it comes to hiring. (Didn’t catch the first four? Listen to Episode 4.) I’ve believed them at one point or another during my recruiting days, so I know how they can mess you up when you’re hiring. We’re going to uncover the truth about not hiring often, having a new hire learn as he/she works, and more! Subscribe so you can listen to the newest episodes first! Don’t forget about the freebie! https://jenlteague.wixsite.com/website/services --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

In this episode of #BeAHiringHero, we're diving into your psyche... Okay, it's not that deep. BUT we are going to talk about some of the commonly accepted myths about hiring and busting them! Tighten your hiring belts ladies and gentlemen because we're in for a bumpy episode. Which one did you believe before you listened? I'd love to hear from you! Myth #1: I'm a good judge of character, so I don't need help hiring Myth #2: I don't hire that much, so I'm just going to wing it Myth #3: A resume is impressive but the candidate doesn't interview well. I should hire him/her to try it out Myth #4: I'm losing too much money not having someone... I JUST NEED ANYBODY Below is the link to the freebie. http://bit.ly/2Y8zUhp Don't forget to subscribe so you can be in the know before everyone else! Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Turnover is the worst! After spending a lot of time, money and effort into hiring someone just to turn around and leave... it’s like a sucker punch! In this episode, we’re talking about the “T” word and how to avoid it. There’s also a FREE checklist that goes along with it. You can download it here: bit.ly/2HdEAxh. Don’t forget to subscribe to get a notification for the latest #BeAHiringHero episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

In this episode of #BeAHiringHero, we talk about Pokémon Go & how it relates to recruiting. We’re having some fun in this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

Do you need to hire someone but don't have a budget for recruiting? No problem! There are many ways you can get the word out there AND get great candidates. In this episode of #BeAHiringHero, I'll tell you about 4 FREE ways to reach potential candidates. Get ready to take notes & jot down some ideas - this is a good one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/JenSwenson/message

It’s the first ever episode of #BeAHiringHero, where hiring isn’t hard or boring! We’re breaking down the 4 C’s of hiring. So, grab a cup o’ joe (but not your Uncle Joe) a pen, the back of a receipt for taking notes (because, let’s be honest... that’s what you can find) & get ready for some learning. You might also find out something interesting or even chuckle. PS - if you do laugh, give me some love or send me a message. I want to hear from you