Episode 02

Join Lavender (and PencilKarate!) for a lively discussion of Career Clarity; where they navigate the ups and downs of job hunting, career development, and secrets to interviewing!

Lavender 🪷✨

Dec 24, 2024

Transcript

You Should Listen to this Episode if…

👉 You're curious about what goes on behind the scenes in talent acquisition.

👉 You want to learn how to be your authentic self in interviews.

👉 You're interested in understanding how to evaluate job offers beyond just the salary.

👉 You're looking for tips on how to navigate bias in the hiring process.

👉 You're curious to know what it's like managing hiring managers

👉 You want to know more about the stakeholders involved in hiring and how recruiters manage these relationships.

👉 You’d like to hear some “secret” behind-the-scenes stories from Lavender’s experience

👉 You're seeking advice on how to ask the right questions during interviews.

👉 You're interested in learning how to align your career with your personal values and company culture.

In Today’s Episode

Lavender and PencilKarate are back for an engaging discussion! They share their personal experiences and insights into the world of talent acquisition and career development.

Lavender, with 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, has spent a significant amount of time interviewing candidates and shares her expertise on the importance of being authentic during interviews. She emphasizes the value of understanding total compensation packages (not just base salaries) when considering job offers. PencilKarate contributes by discussing the importance of personal development and how it relates to professional growth. They both highlight the significance of aligning personal values with company culture and the impact of good training on the marketplace.

Throughout the conversation, they walk through questions about careers, job searches, and interviews, offering their perspectives and advice. They also touch on the challenges of working with hiring managers and the importance of bias moderating across the recruitment and interview processes (and how you can be aware of what they are as a Candidate).

Lavender and PencilKarate provide a supportive, informative yet fun space for viewers to gain clarity and confidence in their career journeys.

Episode Timestamps

23:51 🎯 The Role of a Recruiter

45:57 🎯 Understanding Compensation Packages: how to evaluate offers by considering benefits like health insurance, 401k matches, and other perks.

1:33:56 🎯 Navigating Bias in Hiring

1:46:41 🎯 The Hiring Process and Stakeholders

1:52:13 🎯 The Importance of Being Authentic in Interviews

2:34:01❓ "Who are recruiters' key stakeholders?"

Episode Deets

Introduction and Banter: Lavender and PencilKarate kick off with lighthearted banter, setting the tone for an engaging discussion on Career Clarity.
Lavender's Interviewing Experience: Lavender shares her impressive background, highlighting over an estimated 52,000+ hours of interviewing, emphasizing the depth of her expertise and lending it here via the ‘Ask a Corporate Recruiter LIVE! Podcast Livestream!
The Role of a Recruiter: A deep dive into the multifaceted role of recruiters, from posting jobs to managing bias and advocating for candidates.
Importance of Being Authentic in Interviews: Lavender stresses the importance of authenticity, advising listeners to be true to themselves to ensure good alignment with potential future employers.
Understanding Compensation Packages: A detailed explanation of how to evaluate job offers beyond just the salary, considering benefits and total compensation.
Navigating Bias in Hiring: Discussion on the role of recruiters in moderating bias and ensuring fair hiring practices.
The Hiring Process and Stakeholders: Insight into the various stakeholders involved in the hiring process and the recruiter's role in managing these relationships.
Common Interview Questions and Strategies: Tips on how to prepare for interviews, including the importance of asking meaningful questions.
The Impact of Company Culture: The significance of aligning personal values with company culture and how it affects job satisfaction.
Listener Questions and Answers: Lavender and PencilKarate address listener questions, providing tailored advice and insights.