The Influential Recruiter with Darrell James

Episode 29: Recruiting Diverse Talent - Part 2: Attracting Talent (Inbound) Dec 18, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how recruiters can leverage social media and attract talent from LinkedIn and Facebook. Stay tuned for the Bonus at the end of the podcast. To learn more about Hiretual and get access to YOUR FREE basic account and chrome extension, click this link: https://app.hiretual.com/invite/darrelljames-SCntRR To get your FREE copy of the eBook, Managing Bias in the Recruitment Process, click this link: https://explore.hiretual.com/managing-bias-in-recruiting

Episode 28: Recruiting Diverse Talent - Part 1: 6 Sourcing Best Practices (Outbound) Dec 17, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the 6 best practices for sourcing diverse talent. Stay tuned for the Bonus at the end of the podcast. To learn more about Hiretual and get access to YOUR FREE basic account, click this link: https://app.hiretual.com/invite/darrelljames-SCntRR To get your FREE copy of the eBook, Managing Bias in the Recruitment Process, click this link: https://explore.hiretual.com/managing-bias-in-recruiting

Episode 27: Managing Bias in the Recruitment Process Dec 04, 2020

In this episode, we are providing a teaser for the new eBook, “Managing Bias in the Recruitment Process.” This was a project that was done in conjunction with the Hiretual. To get your copy of the eBook, click this link: https://explore.hiretual.com/managing-bias-in-recruiting To learn more about Hiretual, click this link: https://app.hiretual.com/invite/darrelljames-SCntRR

Episode 26: The Power of Video on LinkedIn Jun 23, 2020

Topics covered in the interview: 1. Give us a brief overview of your business. 2. Can you provide any stats on leveraging the power video in social media, LinkedIn particular? 3. How does the power of video relate to the attraction and recruitment of talent? 4. Can you tell us about using video and voice messaging in LinkedIn?

Episode 25: Are You Talent Obsessed Jun 08, 2020

What is your WHY for your book, Are You Talent Obsessed?
At the beginning of the book, you list 5 questions for readers to ask themselves while they read the book. The first question is, “What would it be like to have talented people lining up to work for you?” The foundation of this question is about Attraction, Branding, and Recruiting. How does a leader accomplish this? Furthermore, how does a Recruiter help the Leader accomplish this?
You give 3 reasons to be a Talent Obsessed Leader. Please list 3 them for our audience. Can you discuss the disconnect between what companies say and what they do?
5 Steps to become a Talent Obsessed Leader vs. Talent Obsessed Recruiter?

Episode 24: Experience Management for Talent Acquisition with Maurice Milton, North America President and General Manager of Questback Mar 03, 2020

Please provide our listeners with a brief overview of Questback and the services you provide?
Could you elaborate on Experience Management and how it relates to Talent Acquisition?
How does Experience Management impact all Talent Acquisition Stakeholders?
How can people learn more about Questback?

Episode 23: The Patient Organization with Walt Brown Feb 12, 2020

Could you provide a brief overview of your WHY for The Patient Organization?
How does the book apply to the Talent Acquisition and HR?
Of the 7Q’s, is there one that is most applicable to Talent Acquisition?
If there was one actionable item for a member of Talent Acquisition?
Where can people buy the book and connect with you?

Episode 22: Will AI and Machine Learning Replace Recruiters with Ninh Tran Nov 25, 2019

Nihn Tran is the Chief Relationship Officer of Hiretual. In this episode, you will discover the following:

A brief overview of Hiretual.
The current status of how AI and Machine Learning impacting Recruiting.
The future of AI and Machine Learning in Recruiting and what impact will Hiretual have in the movement.
How will AI and Machine Learning help and/or hurt Recruiting Professionals.
Recommendations for recruiters to prepare for the evolution of AI and Machine Learning in the future.

For more information visit https://hiretual.com/.

Email Darrell at djames@jamesjordanllc.com

Episode 21: John Morgan Interviews Darrell James about the Influential Recruiter Platform Nov 07, 2019

In this episode, John Morgan gets a variety of insights from Darrell James based on the questions below:

Darrell, can you give us a quick snap shot of your background and experiences.
Elaborate on your WHY for creating the Influential Recruiter Platform?
Give us a quick overview of each course and how it can specifically help Corporate Recruiters?
This sounds like some awesome content, how can Corporate Recruiting, HR, and Diversity Professionals get access to this content?

For information about online courses, please visit influentialrecruiter.com

Email Darrell at djames@jamesjordanllc.com

Episode 20: The Power of Social Media Ads in Candidate Attraction with Tristen Sutton Oct 07, 2019

Tristen Sutton is a Social Media Ads Expert and Marketing Strategist. In this episode, we discuss the following questions: 1. Can you provide us with a brief overview of your background with Facebook and Social Media Ads? 2. Can you give us some stats on WHY Facebook is such a powerful lead generation tool? 3. Can you provide us with wildest success story of how someone transformed their business with FB Ads? 4. How can FB Ads help with candidate lead generation? Furthermore, how can it assist with diverse candidate lead generation? 5. If I had 100 software engineering positions to fill in the Houston, Dallas, and Austin, TX area’s, could you give me a ball park idea on how much I would spending in ads for 3 months? You can visit Tristen at: https://tristensuttonconsulting.com/

Episode 19: The Power of Encouragement in Talent Acquisition Sep 09, 2019

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Introduction of James Brown, and the power of the Encourage X Platform
How Encourage X helps with the authenticity of saying the right thing.
Why everyone needs encouragement.
How encouragement plays a role in Talent Acquisition.

Get access to the platform at https://encouragex.com/how-it-works

Episode 18: Unlock the Power of Talent Attraction with James Ellis Aug 20, 2019

Unlock the Power of Talent Attraction with James Ellis

Jim can you give a quick snapshot of your background and bring us up to speed on what you are doing today?

What sparked your passion for Employer Branding and Marketing?
When you talk about Talent Attraction, can you give us some details on what you mean, at the tactical level?
What are your thoughts on Talent Attraction and Diversity Recruiting?
Can you tell us about your Webinar you have coming up on August 21st?
How can people connect with you?

Webinar link: http://bit.ly/2YVSMQg

Episode 17: 5 Habits Aug 12, 2019

In this episode, Darrell covers 5 Habits ALL Recruiters need to develop outside of work. Those habits are as follows: 1. Meditation 2. Exercise 3. Golf 4. Networking 5. Reading

Episode 16: Content Is the New Sourcing with Jim Stroud Jul 29, 2019

Over the past decade, Jim Stroud has built an expertise in sourcing and recruiting strategy, public speaking, lead generation, video production, podcasting, online research, competitive intelligence, online community management and training. He has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens, Bernard Hodes Group and a host of startup companies.

Jim Stroud is the author of five HR related books, produces the “Its all recruiting” podcast and the video series – “The Jim Stroud Show.”

In this episode we discuss the following questions:

Jim, can you give us a brief overview of your background and what you are doing today?
Please identify the books you have written?
What was your motivation for writing “Content is the New Sourcing”?
In your opinion, what is the most effective type Content Recruiters can promote?
Jim, do you consider yourself an Influencer?

What are your thoughts on Corporate Recruiters being Influencers?
Do you have any parting words on becoming an Influential Recruiter?

Episode 15: Thru the Eyes of the Candidate: Enhancing the Candidate Experience with Todd Raphael, Editor in Chief, ERE Media Jul 23, 2019

Todd Raphael is the Editor in Chief of ERE Media.

Can you tell everyone about you and ERE?
Where do you see opportunities being missed that could enhance the candidate experience?
Are there any Best Practices that have resonated with you?
How often is “Candidate Experience” discussed with the ERE community?
Do you think there is a burnout factor with the topic?
Can you tell us about any upcoming events that will be hosted by ERE?

Contact Todd Raphael:

LinkedIn

Contact Darrell:

Episode 14: Reprogram Your Happiness Podcast with Rickey Getwood Jun 26, 2019

Rickey Getwood is the author of Reprogram Your Happiness. 1. Can you provide a quick overview of your background and WHY you wrote the book, Reprogram Your Happiness? 2. What is the greatest hinderance to happiness? 3. Is there a connection between fear and happiness? 4. Is there a connection between being fit and happiness? 5. Do you have a simple daily process to building and maintaining happiness? 6. What is the best way for people to connect with you and buy your book? Contact Rickey:

LinkedIn

Contact Darrell:

Episode 13: The 7 Best Practices to a Digital Diversity Recruitment Strategy Jun 19, 2019

Michelle Ngome is the founder and President of the African-American Marketing Association (AAMA) and speaks on making diversity and inclusion effective in marketing. In this episode we discuss: The 7 Best Practices to a Digital Diversity Recruitment Strategy

1st Best Practice: Diversity Brand Message
2nd Best Practice: Leadership Presence
3rd Best Practice: Engaging Visual Aids with Diversity
4th Best Practice: Social Integration
5th Best Practice: Authenticity
6th Best Practice: Exposure of Culture
7th Best Practice: Employee Perspective

Contact Darrell:

Episode 12: Making Your Net-WORK with Billy Dexter May 20, 2019

In this episode, we discuss the following: 1. How NetWORKing impacted Billy’s career progression into some of the coolest recruiting jobs. 2. The experiences in corporate recruiting, consulting, and executive search that led to Billy writing this book. 3. The connection between networking and golf for recruiters. Links to buy the book and guide book: Amazon Link for Book: Making Your Net Work: The Art and Science of Career and Business Networking Amazon Link for Guide Books: Making Your Net Work: The Art and Science of Career and Business Networking

Episode 11: She Stole My HR Promotion with Alan Collins Jan 28, 2019

In this episode, you will discover the following:

The details of Alan Collins’ new book launch, She Stole My HR Promotion!
THE NUMBER ONE SUCCESS SECRET for getting your HR Promotion.
Three (3) career management recommendations for Recruiters and HR Professional for 2019.
Getting access to three (3) cool giveaways that you can get at: http://successinhr.com/my-hr-promotion

Episode 10: HR Partner vs. Recruiting Partner……Can’t we all get along? With Dr. Milton J. Perkins Jan 07, 2019

HR Partner vs. Recruiting Partner……Can’t we all get along? With Dr. Milton J. Perkins

In this episode, we discuss the following:

How unconscious bias plays into the relationship between Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners.
The role of HR Business Partners working with the various subsets of HR, including Talent Acquisition.
How Recruiting Partners should manage their relationship with HR Business Partners.
The #1 metric that HR Business Partners and Recruiting Partners should jointly manage.
For Career Progression, the value of Recruiting Partners gaining experience as an HR Business Partner.
The importance of having strong business acumen that impacts the financial bottom line.
The importance of having HR and Talent Acquisition related certifications.

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-milton-j-perkins-5a63502/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-james-16b70b1

Episode 9: Access the Hidden Job Market via ExecThread, an interview with Founder & CEO Joe Meyer Jan 02, 2019

Joe is Founder & CEO of ExecThread, a VC-backed diversity-hiring platform & premium job-sharing network that enables professionals to access the “hidden job market”. ExecThread is the largest global aggregator of unpublished executive-level job opportunities. In this episode we discuss:

The evolution of “WHY” Joe created ExecThread, Inc.
How ExecThread’s value proposition of providing high caliber professionals with far more access to confidential career-advancing job opportunities is helping to level the playing field.
Joe’s experience with unconscious bias and how he manages it today.
How Corporate Recruiters can utilize ExecThread as a free resource.

Contact:

Episode 8: Career Progression for Corporate Recruiters with Richard Carsley Dec 12, 2018

Career Progression for Corporate Recruiters

In this episode we discuss:

Richard's career as a corporate recruiter and career progression throughout the years.
The single most important skill, competency or behavior that helped propelled his career.
Richard's role as a mentor on grooming successful careers of other corporate recruiters.

Contact:

Episode 7: The 5 Reasons Why Recruiting Departments Fail at Diversity Recruiting Oct 29, 2018

The 5 Reasons Why Recruiting Departments Fail at Diversity Recruiting

Knowing your why
Not knowing the intent of diversity recruiting.
No strategic plan.
Recruiters not having cultural competence.
No accountability.

Contact: Darrell James website.

Episode 6: Top 10 Greatest Myths of Diversity Recruiting Oct 01, 2018

The Top 10 Greatest Myths of Diversity Recruiting 10. Diverse talent does not exist 9. You must recruit at an HBCU or a minority Institution 8. A diversity and inclusion initiative must be in place 7. Diverse talent is not as qualified as nondiverse talent 6. You must recruit diverse talent differently. 5. You must attend diversity job fairs to recruit diverse talent. 4. You need a diverse recruiter. 3. You need executive management support. 2. Your affirmative action plan is your diversity action plan. 1. Diversity recruiting is a form of reverse discrimination. Contact: Darrell James website

Episode 5: The 10 Commandments of Inclusion Recruiting Sep 24, 2018

10 Commandments of Inclusion Recruiting In this episode we dive into the details of inclusion recruiting. What does it really mean to be inclusive when recruiting talent? Applying these ten commandments can create a diversified workplace.

Know Your Numbers
Understanding The Why
Competencies of Influential Recruiter
Develop an Inclusion Recruiting Strategy
Knowing How to Attract, Recruit, and Source Diverse Talent
Building Cultural Competence
Determine Accountability
Managing the Candidate Experience
Creating Your Diversity Value Proposition
The Right Attitude

Contact: Darrell James website

Episode 4: 17 Competencies of an Influential Recruiter Sep 17, 2018

Do you have what it takes to be an Influential Recruiter? In this episode, I share with you the 17 Competencies of an Influential Recruiter. Mastery of these competencies will enhance job performance and career growth exponentially. As a corporate recruiter, there 4 key stakeholders that you are looking to influence on a daily basis:

candidates
hiring managers
human resources (business partners and leaders)
business leaders (VP’s and C-Suite)

Bucket One: Business Acumen 1. Industry, Product or Service Job Function 2. Corporate Structure 3. Financial Reporting 4. Talent Management Process 5. Branding, Marketing & Sales Process Bucket Two: Interpersonal and Social Skills 6. Communication Skills 7. Cultural Competence 8. Internal and External Networking 9. Influencing Key Stakeholders 10. Leadership Bucket Three: Attracting Sourcing and Recruiting Talent 11. Mastering Inbound and Outbound Recruiting 12. Performance-based Interview 13. Metrics 14. Technology 15. Calling and Texting Candidates 16. Negotiating and Closing Candidates 17. Managing the Candidate Experience

Episode 3: How to Recruit Veterans with Dylan Raymond Jul 20, 2018

Dylan Raymond is a Military to Civilian – Transition Expert. An International speaker, best selling author and transition coach on training civilian employees on understanding the value of how to bring military talent into their organization.

In this episode we discuss:

The greatest challenge corporations face recruiting veterans.
Understanding how service members can fit into your organization.
Tips on recruiting veterans for career opportunities.

Contact Dylan:

Contact Darrell:

Episode 2: Career Management Advice for Corporate Recruiters with Alan Collins Jul 20, 2018

Alan Collins is the founder of Success in HR, helping Human Resources professionals accelerate their career success. Prior to his business, Alan spent 30 years in corporate HR working with PepsiCo. Alan is the author of nine books including The New HR Leader's First 100 Days.

In this episode we discuss: