HIRE FIRE Podcast

Recruiting agencies have insight into who is getting jobs, who isn't, and why. That is why interview prep meetings with all our candidates are so important! In today's episode on the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Jeremy Miller (CEO/Founder) and Amanda Anderson (Director of Marketing) are joined by Brett Beinke (Technical Recruiting Lead) and John Rodvik (Senior Account Executive) to share how they prep their candidates for interviews along with some tidbits on what NOT to do.

While companies needed to figure out their remote, onsite, and hybrid policies over the past few years, lately there have been many reports of odd and harmful hybrid/remote policies being rolled out. Are your company's hybrid/remote policies pushing employees away or harming what was a solid and respectful relationship? In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast video series, Jeremy Miller discusses strange policies and the damage they can leave in their wake.

Looking to promote someone on your team to be the new manager? Don't immediately turn to your top performer. Amanda Anderson discusses why this can be bad practice not only for the team and company but also for that top performer. In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE podcast video series, Amanda talks about what to look for in an employee that would be a better indicator of a natural leader aside from simply being great at their job.

While it may seem odd to train and coach your replacement long before you leave or are promoted, in actuality, it shows great leadership. In today's HIRE FIRE episode, Amanda Anderson discusses why this is so important and how you can put a plan in place right away.

Managing people is complex and when you want them to do better, it can be a daunting task. The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) gets mixed reviews among managers and employees alike. In today's message from the HIRE FIRE podcast, Director of Marketing Amanda Anderson discusses PIPs and the aspects of them that are great, along with how many do them wrong.

Network and Data Center jobs have been morphing into more complex type roles. As the industry requires more diverse skill sets and expertise, are the professionals who work in these roles aware and ready? In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson discuss how the roles are advancing and what you should do if you are looking at a career in the field.

In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Amanda Anderson discusses what micromanagement can look like and how to flip that to empowerment, fostering a more trusting and idea-generating team!

On today's episode on the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Amanda Anderson discusses managing with transparency and how it can reduce employee anxiety. No, that does not mean you have to share everything with your staff. But there are a couple things that a manager can do to be transparent and reduce that icky ambiguity that we all hate!

In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Jeremy Miller discusses how companies are starting to feel the pain of extensive hiring in a candidate market. He explains why this happens, and what to do about it. Because frankly, it might get worse before it gets better, and when you gotta hire, you gotta hire!

While letting people go will always be a part of business, all-too-often management can use it as a way to manage their employees. In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast video series, Amanda Anderson talks about the ways in which this method is highly detrimental to the company and the manager's team.

In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Amanda Anderson and Jeremy Miller discuss the nuances of writing job descriptions, how to make them better, and what are some tips you may not have thought about. Hiring Managers, this episode is for you! For you job seekers, this information is helpful too, as you will want to know what obstacles hiring managers face, and how to decipher a good company from a bad one.

Securing top talent in today's candidate market is extremely expensive. Jeremy Miller discusses how sometimes employees may make more than their managers, wages will have to cap at some point, and benefits could be the way to many applicants' hearts.

In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson discuss Empathy: What is it, why is it important, and why implementing it isn't as easy as one may think. Before you "roll out" an empathy initiative, listen to why it often fails and avoid making some of these common mistakes.

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In today's Hire Fire Podcast episode, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson discuss Project Management and Program Management with retired PM Guru, Mary Cosgrove. You can check out her impressive career and reach her on her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-cosgrove-70447110/.

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: Finding the best possible candidate for your open positions is vital. And with today's tough job seeker market, considering #SecondChanceHiring (also known as Fair Chance Employment) may be one way to compliment your #TalentAcquisition efforts. #FairChanceEmployment #FairChanceHiring #SecondChanceEmployment #HireFire

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: Curious if your team is empowered or micromanaged? Almost no managers believe they are micromanaging their teams, yet they often are. Pira Consulting's Director of Marketing has managed a team of 24 young, empowered professionals and shares her methods and insights on how to foster an empowered team!

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: Pira Consulting's Amanda Anderson talks about how to appropriately wear jeans to work and why we have casual Fridays.

While we have proven that we can handle remote work as a society, there are those that still fall prey to some WFH pitfalls. Pira Consulting's Amanda Anderson shares some of the examples our tenured recruiters have dealt with these past two years.

Talent gaps in a company or on a team can happen suddenly or slowly over time. What is important is identifying them, creating a plan of action, and executing on filling that gap. Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson of Pira Consulting take on this topic and more in today's Hire Fire episode. Identifying and Addressing a Team Talent Gap begins at 00:32:46:00

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: While there are many suggestions floating around about how to be productive, Amanda Anderson shares her 4 tried-and-true ways to maximize productivity.

For the #Underpaid, #Undervalued, #Overworked, and #Underutilized, this is your time! Pira Consulting, LLC's Amanda Anderson talks about why the time is now to make a job or career change! And while the grass isn't always greener, it just might be something unexpectedly wonderful. #FindYourPassion #FindYourBliss #HireFirePodcast #JobSearching

On today's episode of the Hire Fire Podcast, Amanda and Jeremy discuss what an interviewee should and shouldn't do in an interview! Since we have all had to interview for a job at some point or another, this episode is for everyone!

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: What Employers Look For on Background Checks

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: Jeremy Miller explains the difference between a #TempAgency and a #StaffingCompany. As well as when each is needed! #HireFirePodcast #PodcastLife #ITStaffing #ITRecruiting #TechStaffing #TechnologyStaffing #InformationTechnology

Today's episode on the Hire Fire Podcast is all about the Hiring Manager's perspective when interviewing and trying to hire staff. Perspectives we discuss are: o Interviewing when HR screens your candidates first. o Candidates Interviewing with the team, from the manager's POV. o Interviewing with a “technical expert” and/or technical screen and/or code assignments, from the manager's POV. o Interviewing with the hiring manager. o Interviewing with the hiring manager's superior, from the manager's POV o Interviewing with a panel, from the manager's POV o Sub-topics:  What do you do before interview one?  Attire?  Research about the candidate? Social media!  Thank notes?  Do you like when the candidate asks for the job, from the managers POV?  Rate discussions, from the manager's POV  Ending the F2F interview and what do you specifically say when walking them to the door?!?

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: From County to Federal, from Motor Vehicle to Terrorist, employers have a myriad of #BackgroundChecks they can run. Plus, find out what to do if your background isn't so squeaky clean. #HireFirePodcast #PodcastSeries #BackgroundCheck #BackgroundScreening

Today's Topic on the Hire Fire Podcast: Sex, Religion, & Politics in the Workplace Recap Episode (Ep. 4)

Pira Consulting's Amanda Anderson is of the opinion that "#Interviews do not work"! From unconscious bias to traits that do not matter for all jobs, Amanda talks about how interviews (as many of us do them now) are not effective in finding the best candidate. Don't agree?!?! Let her know! We know it is a controversial opinion, but that has never stopped her before. :) #HireFirePodcast #PodcastSeries #Podcasting #PodcastAlert #InterviewSkills #InterviewProcess #InterviewAdvice

In today's episode, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson continue the #Sex, #Religion, and #Politics 4-Part Series with "Political Discrimination in the Workplace". Politics has always gotten people quite riled. But are there protections for people when it comes to political discrimination or harassment? Let's discuss! #HireFirePodcast #Harassment #HarassmentPrevention

One year into a new industry, Pira Consulting's Director of Marketing, Amanda Anderson, reflects on what she has learned in the first year in the IT Staffing industry. From Grammarly to how recruiting is a lot like dating...it has been a great year!

In today's episode, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson continue the #Sex, #Religion, and #Politics 4-Part Series with "Political Discrimination in the Workplace". Politics has always gotten people quite riled. The constant battle between #conservatives and #liberals is nothing new. But are there protections for people when it comes to political discrimination or harassment??? Let's discuss! #HireFirePodcast #Harassment #HarassmentPrevention

In today's episode, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson open the #Sex, #Religion, and #Politics 4-Part Series with "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace". #SexualHarassment is a heavy topic and women have finally made some headway in being heard, specifically thanks to the #MeToo movement. Stay tuned for Part II, "Religious Harassment in the Workplace" coming next week! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-975833726/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace #HireFirePodcast #MeTooMovement #Harassment #HarassmentPrevention

HIRE FIRE #26 | What IS DevOps Anyway? DevOps Explained - Part 2 by HIRE FIRE Podcast, a Pira Consulting Production

The holiday season of 2021 is over. 4th Quarter of 2021 is over. It is now the start of 2022, and it is likely there are some things you have been putting off with the excuses of "well it is the holidays, people are on vacation" or "well, 4th quarter is always our slowest quarter". Pira Consulting's founder and CEO (Jeremy Miller) asks the question "what is your excuse now?" for any continued procrastination.

For some reason, no matter our level of expertise, it seems high-performers struggle with Imposter Syndrome (or the fear of being found out as a fraud). I have experienced it. SO MANY professionals experience this every day. You aren't alone! I have made a few changes in my life and it has definitely helped!!! Amanda Anderson Director of Marketing Pira Consulting

In today's relaunch of the Hire Fire Podcast Vlog, Jeremy Miller discusses candidates getting multiple #JobOffers and how hiring managers need to find a way to streamline their #InterviewProcess! #PodcastSeries #HiringTips #HiringTopTalent #HiringAdvice #HiringProcess #Hiring

Have you ever heard someone say to you "It's not personal, it's just business"? Pira Consulting's Director of Marketing (Amanda Anderson) discusses her experience with this ideology and how she would do things differently now. Maybe wisdom really comes with age. Or maybe this is just a phase! Either way, she shares how she has moved away from the "dog eat dog" mentality and is focusing on "human-first".

In today's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, Jeremy Miller interviews Dan Tan, a Senior Systems Reliability Engineer (SRE) & Data Science advocate. "You either use the big stick or use the carrot!" - Dan Tan 00:01:50:08 - Dan Tan Introduction 00:06:12:13 - Staffing News & Notes 00:15:00:04 - What is DevOps Want to contact Dan Tan? Well, look no further! Daniel Tan - Senior Systems Reliability Engineer https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtoolman/

In today's follow-up episode of the Hire Fire Podcast, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson discuss the different things to do or consider BEFORE you start looking for a new job. We challenge listeners to consider a few things and try a few tactics before jumping ship.

It's the #HolidaySeason! For most people that means coordinating extra get-togethers and trying to limit their pumpkin spice latte intake! For others though, specifically contract/hourly employees, that can mean smaller paychecks whenever the company is closed in observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Jeremy Miller discusses how you can overcome this and keep your income consistent, especially since December tends to be an expensive month for so many of us! #HireFirePodcast #Vlogger #HolidayPay #Holidays #HolidaySeason2021 #ContractWork

In today's episode of the Hire Fire Podcast, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson discuss the different reasons you might want to start looking for a new job. It could be that you are underpaid, under-utilized, or simply that you are bored. Either way, our hosts discuss the signs it might be time! Plus Amanda struggles to be negative when she is in such a great mood!

In today's episode, we discuss grit even further. Are we born with a predetermined level of grit or are we taught to be grittier? And what can we do if we want to develop that trait? We invited one of Pira Consulting's Senior Account Manager, Mark Whipple to have a discussion about nature versus nurture and how grit has been a part of our lives. Mark Whipple Senior Account Manager at Pira Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwhipple/

Why do some intelligent people fail? What makes one person succeed over another? Is #Grit the answer to it all? Cohosts Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson discuss this and more on today's Hire Fire Podcast brought to you by Pira Consulting. 00:00:12:00 - Introduction 00:01:34:00 - Why is the #InterviewProcess so lengthy? 00:33:27:00 - Let's Talk About Grit Baby!

#CyberThreats are more prevalent and savvy than ever before. What should companies do to protect themselves? Do you have to be a large corporation for #InformationSecurity to matter? We discuss these topics and more with Beryllium InfoSec Collaborative's Derek White. 00:00:12:01 – Introduction 00:01:28:15 – Staffing News & Notes 00:19:58:07 – #Triggered 00:32:22:06 – Derek White Interview Begins Derek White Co-founder & Partner Director of Business Development Beryllium #InfoSec Collaborative https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekwhitemn/

Resumes can be a pain in the ass. Often they leave us confused and frustrated, and nearly always at a time when we are stressed already. In today's Part II episode on resumes, Jeremy Miller and Amanda Anderson continue their discussion and debate on whether your resume needs to match LinkedIn, do you need to include all of your past employment, freelancing, and how to list education, hobbies, and more. 00:00:13:15 – Introductions 00:02:49:19 – #Triggered 00:18:02:07 – Staffing News & Notes 00:32:36:15 – Resumes Part II Begins 00:33:00:19 – Resume Matching LinkedIn 00:39:51:00 – Does A Resume Need To Include All Jobs? 00:40:48:12 – Month+Year vs. Year + Gaps In Employment 00:48:22:19 – Listing Education On Resumes 00:50:05:00 – Freelancing And Job Titles 00:52:59:20 – Ordering Of Bullet Points & What They Should Include 01:01:39:22 – Bolded Words 01:06:39:17 – Jack-Of-All-Trades vs. Specialization 01:07:59:12 – Listing Hobbies, Interests, etc.

Resumes can be a pain in the ass. Often they leave us confused and frustrated, and nearly always at a time when we are stressed already. In today's episode, Jeremy Miller (Founder/CEO) and Amanda Anderson (Director of Marketing) discuss everything to do with resumes in 2021, specifically in the tech industry. What is going on with the cover letter in 2021? How long should your resume be, specifically in the Information Technology industry? Do you have to use your official titles? And so much more. 00:00:12:00 – Introductions 00:02:14:00 – Staffing News & Notes 00:17:01:00 – #Triggered 00:21:25:23 – Resumes Part I Begins 00:22:14:16 – Fuck Cover Letters 00:28:26:11 – Ideal Resume Length 00:36:23:00 – LinkedIn 00:43:53:00 – Job Titles 00:51:29:11 – Bullets vs. Paragraphs 00:55:56:00 – Education On Resumes

VLOG #16 | Goodbye Candidate Market, Hello Employer Market! by HIRE FIRE Podcast, a Pira Consulting Production

In this week's episode of the HIRE FIRE Podcast, we break down VMS tools. What the heck are they, how to they work, how does it affect job seekers, staffing pros and hiring managers. This show will answer surprising questions about getting hired at Fortune 500 companies nationwide.

In this week's episode, we debate and discuss the differences between Account Managers and Recruiters in the staffing industry. What that means for candidates and hiring managers, what it's like to do both jobs and how they are forever linked and can't be separated and what that means for you!

In this week's episode on the HIRE FIRE Podcast, we deep dive into resumes. We stare at these things 10-11 hours a day, every day. Chad and I agree a lot but also disagree in several areas. We cover everything...layouts, content, formatting, length, what people see / what they don't see, etc. If you've ever struggled with resumes or you get the industry and wonder if we'll agree with you or not, check out this episode!