Episode 263 - Finding the Right Job and Building a Personal BrandProfessionals face an ever-growing set of challenges as they navigate career transitions, seek advancement, or re-enter the workforce. Finding the right position and standing out as a candidate can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. Recently, I had a conversation with Russell Ayles, a recruitment expert with nearly two decades in the industry, specializing in retail, fashion, and e-commerce. Our discussion shed light on themes that resonate deeply with the corporate professionals I coach. These include the importance of transparency in the hiring process, the value of personal branding, and a rising emphasis on ethics in recruitment practices. As we discussed these topics, I couldn’t help but reflect on how they connect to broader trends shaping the current employment landscape.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteHoliday Job Search Sprint -Six Weeks Group Program31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:01:28 Meet Russell Ailes: Recruitment Expert04:11 The Pressure of Being a LinkedIn Top Voice07:24 The Impact of Professional Branding08:14 Rebranding to Etisk: A New Ethical Approach09:26 The Disconnect in Recruitment Ethics15:35 The Importance of Candidate Experience19:56 Reflecting on Business in 202424:30 Finding the Right Candidates31:11 The Overqualified Dilemma32:54 Transparency in Recruitment34:26 Negotiation Strategies37:48 Recruitment Agency Dynamics45:27 Candidate Engagement53:21 Final Thoughts and AdviceLinks mentioned in this episode:Russell Ayles' LinkedInOther episodes that will help you better understand recruiters:Episode 226 - This Recruiter Wants You to Rethink Your Salary Expectation, with Kyle SamuelsEpisode 225 - Inside the Recruiter's Mind: Decoding the Recruitment Playbook to Land Your Next RoleEpisode 157 - Behavioral Interview Questions: Why They Don’t Always Work and What to Do About It - with Lou AdlerEpisode 166 - A Former Google Executive Recruiter Answers My Most Popular Job-Search Questions - with Ginny Clarke

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