You Should Listen to this Episode if…
👉 You're gearing up for a hiring manager interview and want to land it with confidence.
👉 You're curious about the latest layoff trends and how they might affect your job search.
👉 You're interested in understanding the dynamics of unionized roles and hiring processes.
👉 You love a good pumpkin spice chat and want to get into the spooky season spirit.
👉 You enjoy lighthearted, informative career advice from a seasoned talent acquisition expert.
In Today’s Episode
In this episode, Lavender, the host, shares a lively and engaging conversation with her audience, touching on various topics.
She begins by discussing the pleasant weather in Phoenix and her excitement for the weekend, mentioning her plans for Halloween decorations and trying a pumpkin hot chocolate. Lavender expresses her love for pumpkin-themed items and sets an intention to bake pumpkin cookies.
The episode covers several key topics, including:
Layoffs in the Tech Industry: Lavender discusses recent layoffs at companies like Nikola, Gigamon, Fable, Meta, and others. She explains the reasons behind these layoffs, such as restructuring and cost-cutting, and provides insights into how these decisions impact employees and the broader economy.
Hiring Manager Interviews: Lavender offers valuable advice on preparing for hiring manager interviews, emphasizing their importance in the job application process. She explains the role of hiring managers, the interview process, and how candidates can best present themselves.
Unionized Work Environments: In response to a listener's question, Lavender shares her experience with unionized employees, explaining the differences between union and non-union environments, the benefits and challenges of unions, and how they impact hiring and employment.
Community Engagement: Lavender interacts with her live audience, answering questions and discussing various topics, including the importance of loving one's job and the impact it can have on personal and professional fulfillment.
Listeners should tune in to this episode for Lavender's insightful commentary on current industry trends, practical advice for job seekers, and her engaging interaction with the audience. Her expertise in recruitment and HR provides valuable perspectives for anyone navigating the job market or interested in understanding workplace dynamics.
Episode Timestamps & Topics
8:34 🎯 Latest Layoffs this week (and into last): Meta, CapWay, Gigamon, Fable, Nikola, Intel...
24:50 💡Latest Community Updates
47:02 🎯 Interviewing SECRETS from a Recruiter:
The Hiring Manager Interview MASTERCLASS (Part 1)
💡Looking for Part 2? Check out Episode #44:
30:28 ❓"Have you ever hired for unions? Is there a difference?"
1:24:31❓"Is it possible to be on the hiring manager's list but not the recruiter’s? If so, does that still give you a good chance of getting the job, considering the hiring manager’s input usually carries more weight?"
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