Listen "When the Recruiter Becomes the Candidate"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 311 - Leanne Brannigan spent years hiring. Then she was laid off, and used social media to document her experience job searching while unemployed. Her story exposes how the system treats candidates and what we can do better. I spend my weeks advising professionals who assumed that their extensive work experience and a tidy LinkedIn profile would carry them through a choppy market. Then they collide with reality: Long hiring cycles, few roles at their level, automated screens that reward keywords over judgment, and interview panels that want evidence, not eloquence. The latest episode of my podcast features internal recruiter turned job seeker, Leanne Brannigan, who walked through that reality from both sides of the table. Her story crystallizes the themes I see daily and points to a more disciplined way forward for corporate professionals who want to compete at the top end of the labor market. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 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 coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Introduction to the Journey03:25 Navigating Redundancy and Job Search06:24 Building a Supportive Community10:10 Emotional Impact of Job Loss13:03 Strategies for Job Searching16:05 The Role of Networking19:17 Sharing Experiences Publicly22:20 Candidate Experience and Feedback24:55 Reflections on the Job Market29:54 The Impact of Redundancy on Job Seekers31:57 Encouraging Transparency in Candidate Experiences34:50 Navigating Vulnerability on Professional Platforms40:50 Developing an Application Strategy46:59 Positive Experiences in Recruitment Processes52:26 Making Decisions Between Job Offers59:26 Embracing a New Role in Talent AcquisitionLinks mentioned in this episode:31 Days of ActionReset Your CareerRB Lnkdn ClubAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and...
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