Why Hiring Feels Broken

21/04/2025 48 min Episodio 287
Why Hiring Feels Broken

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Episode 287 - Hiring Makes No Sense Anymore: Why Recruitment and Hiring Feel Like a Burden and How Leaders Can Fix ThemHiring has become a dreaded task for many managers. It feels like a burden rather than an opportunity, especially when organizations are under pressure to restructure, meet operational targets, or operate with reduced budgets. In this of The Job Hunting Podcast (287), I’m sharing part one of a two-part conversation originally recorded for the Lead to Soar podcast, where I was interviewed by Michelle Redfern. Michelle and I explore the realities of hiring from the leader's perspective, especially in the current climate of economic volatility and organizational change. We discuss what makes hiring feel heavy and bureaucratic, and how we can shift the experience to make it more strategic and rewarding. Whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker, understanding both sides of the recruitment process is crucial. 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 Job Hunting Dynamics10:06 The Burden of Hiring: Insights for Managers12:59 Navigating the Hiring Process: Challenges and Solutions16:07 Understanding Ghost Jobs and Their Impact19:12 The Importance of Workforce Planning21:57 The Role of AI in Hiring: Balancing Technology and Humanity25:12 Creating a Human-Centric Hiring Process28:02 The Importance of Skills Matrix in Hiring30:54 Fostering a Positive Hiring Culture33:50 Conclusion and Next Steps for Job SeekersLinks mentioned in this episode:Michelle's podcast Lead to Soar podcast, community and corporate servicesEpisode 260 - The Final Stretch: Expert Career Insights for a Sluggish Job MarketEpisode 242 - The Role of Business Intelligence (BQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Social Intelligence (SQ) in Career AdvancementEpisode 121 - Impostor Syndrome and Fear of Success: A Conversation, with Michelle RedfernEpisode 37 - The Missing 33%: The CEO Confidant Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the Corporate...