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09 May 2023
Future proof your practice, are you ready for full pay transparency?
00:57:29
Do you believe we should be displaying the position salary on all job advertisements?
Pay transparency is coming.
It will become a reality. But are we ready?
With; • Shantel Wetherall- Renumeration and Benefits • Gemma Saunders- DE&I • Russell Ayles- Recruitment / Talent Acquisition
Tech Recruitment in 2023 It's not all doom and gloom!
00:50:44
The Technology space has been particularly challenging for 2023. It has been deflating for many, and many of our peers and friends have found themselves displaced during the downturn.
We pulled together a panel of Technology Recruiters who are currently recruiting.
We spoke about trends and provided some hope that it isn’t all “doom and gloom” Companies are hiring, and we discussed trends that gave the audience some hope that things will be changing soon.
With; Narissa Diwan Natalie Bentivegna James O’Reilly
Talent, Recruitment and Creativity - A Winning Combo!
00:48:45
In the Rubberband network, we have a channel called “BANDERS GOT TALENT” where we showcase and celebrate the community’s hidden talents. We have so many talented members in the group!
This session is to discuss the benefits of creativity in your day-to-day life. The benefits it can have on your mental health, and how embracing creativity can make you stronger in your profession!
Join our panel, who will be also showcasing some of their amazing artistic talents! Shay Duldig - Painting Gavin Lamb – Photography Claire Aldridge – Music Production
Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Naomi Way of Moss & Co. Consulting! We learn about Naomi's early career in Real Estate, and how her experience as a candidate piqued her interest in becoming a Recruitment Consultant. We hear about her travels to Australia as a backpacker and moving into the wonderful world of Recruitment. We also discuss Naomi's transition into becoming her own boss, setting up the successful Legal Recruitment agency Moss & Co. Consulting. Lots of valuable advice for those interested in becoming a Recruitment Consultant and sound advice for those who are contemplating setting up their own venture.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Layla Stoykovich, all the way up north in Port Macquarie! We discussed Layla's background and history, starting her career as a love match-maker, working and living in Barcelona and returning to Australia to work in Talent and Recruitment.
We had a great chinwag about Candidate Experience and Employer Branding, and how providing a memorable CX, providing a deep human connection with candidates, is paramount to having an effective brand in the market.
Layla is a remote worker recruiting roles across Australia and New Zealand, and she has some great tips and advice for those out there who continue to work remotely in the Talent and Recruitment sector.
On this episode of Recruitment Chinwag, I had the pleasure of chatting to Steph Chara of Businessary.
Both of us started our careers within retail (in-store) so we have a good old chinwag about the skills we learned in retail and how we apply them as recruitment professionals.
We discuss Steph's transition from retail, to recruitment and her passion for inclusive hiring.
Steph also gives us some insight on the importance of "slowing down" in the recruitment industry, and how practicing Yoga has made her a more effective recruitment professional.
We all want a seat at the table. But are we really listening to our CEOs? Do we know what the expectations of CEOs are when it comes to Talent and Recruitment? What do CEOs expect of their internal talent teams? What do CEOs expect from their agency recruitment partners?
We are about to find out!
"Talent and Recruitment- what do CEOs really want?"
Our guest panel are: Mark Gates- CEO- (NFP) Sarah Lyons- CEO- (Insurance/ Financial Services) Anthony Seymour-Walsh- CEO- (Consumer/ Technology)
Coming to you live from sunny (never!) Ballarat, Victoria! Today I had the pleasure of chinwagging with Brylee Brooks.
We talk about Brylee's early career, which included working in Singapore. We discuss the lessons she learned along the way, and give some powerful advice for those out there who are transitioning from Agency recruitment to Internal recruitment.
We also discuss the importance of humanising our recruitment processes, and to always remember the person behind the CV.
Brylee is passionate about helping people avoid burnout and has recently launched her own podcast, available on Spotify, called "The Grind Lyfe"
Today I had the pleasure of having a chinwag with Stacey Hodgens.
Stacey has had such an interesting career, from her studies in Journalism, to working in business development, taking the leap of faith into recruitment, and now focussing on strategy, change and transformation.
We discuss what makes an effective Talent/ Recruitment consultant, and landed on three themes that make up that winning formula:
"Curiosity".
"Authenticity".
"A commercial mindset".
Some valuable advice for anyone considering a career in Recruitment too!
This episode was video streamed live in April. We were hoping by June the job market would have improved. Unfortunately it hasn't. Some very beneficial advice from our panel - Sandy Hutchison, Andrew Gemmell and Sarah Donegan. Given the current climate for those seeking positions in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, we wanted to share the stream with you today. Hope it helps! Enjoy!
Well, you asked for it.....and here it is! The Rubberband LIVE "AI (and ChatGPT) Masterclass"
Today I was joined by Join 3 technology experts for this this AI journey, to answer all your burning questions. Jordan Betteridge - CMO - Recruit Wizard. Katie James - Head of Digital - Flybuys. Steve Grace- Founder & CEO - The Nudge Group.
Today I had a fun Recruitment Chinwag with Denise Pereira!
We discuss her childhood in Pakistan (and our shared experience of being the talkative kid in class) We discuss her sporting background, and how tapping into her sporting experience has helped her in her career.
Denise is a true "Sourcing Specialist" and we reflect on the role of a Sourcing Specialist a decade ago, to what it has become today. The importance of having a Sourcing function in your Talent strategy with a firm seat at the table. A Sourcing specialist is no longer simply a resourcer - it is an integral part of not only your recruitment function, but also as a front-end EVP and marketing strategist.
Filled with humour and insight, including a conversation about Potatoes. Enjoy!
What do Michael Jackson and a parrot named Penny have in common?
Chris Gillard!
Join me for this fun chinwag with Chris, as we talk about his childhood in country UK and his move to Australia a decade ago. We talk about his past career in Optics, and transitioning into the Recruitment Industry (only 18 months ago!)
Chris has some amazing advice for anyone considering a career in Recruitment - the importance of building your personal brand, networking and the power of authenticity.
There was a time when Recruitment professionals had very linear career pathways. You either advanced your career within the Agency world, or shifted Internal and advanced within HR. Now, times have changed. We are seeing much more fluid pathways between Agency and Internal. This episode features 3 Talent professionals, that have moved from Internal to Agency, into specialist roles. It's one not to miss! With Sarah Blanchard, Rebecca Di Blasi and Taj Pritchard Enjoy!
Candidate Experience in 2023: What really matters?
00:47:31
CX matters. We know that. But what actually makes a candidate’s experience great?
It’s time to find out: dive into the data, based on the findings of PageUp's latest Candidate Experience survey. PageUp asked over 185,000 applicants about their experience throughout the application process —and now, the results are in.
Join Edan Haddock and Rebecca Skilbeck for this informative session
"Be interested, not interesting" - A thought provoking piece of advice. Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with the inspiring Charlotte Hall. We reflect on decades of experience in the Australian Recruitment Industry, from her first role in Recruitment, to the recent launch of Hallway People (be sure to follow Hallway People on LinkedIn) Charlotte is all about bringing the fun back into recruitment, is incredibly passionate about supporting emerging female talent, and ultimately inspiring humans to thrive. Enjoy!
Myth: Insurance and Superannuation is a boring Industry to work in. Fact: It is sexy AF!
People tend have a misconception about Insurance and Superannuation. However, after the Tech downturn of 2023, we need to look deeper into other Industries, and break down some of these stereotypes. If you want to work in an environment that truly makes a difference in peoples lives, has amazing career pathways, and is STABLE, look no further!
Today I had the pleasure of having a Chinwag with one of Australia's best recruiters, and kindest human beings, Rade Manojlovic. We talk about Rade's journey from Serbia to Australia as an Immigrant, his first role as a night-shift shelf stacker in Coles Supermarkets, to becoming a successful recruitment consultant. We have a great Chinwag about the culture within Recruitment agencies - the changes that have happened over his career and the importance of strong ethics, persistence, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Enjoy!
I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land I live and work on, the Wadawarrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, I recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Today's episode of Recruitment Chinwag is a very special one. I was thrilled to be joined by Industry legend Sharon Vandermeer from On The Ball Personnel. We cover a variety of topics, from growing up on the land and Sharon's curious mindset, corporate attire in the workplace, through to the power of authentic content creation. Sharon's career is incredibly inspiring, and there are nuggets of advice for recruiters of all levels. Sharon started her career In insurance, and by keeping her curiosity and willingness to learn from others, she has continued to hit new heights. "Recruitment is a craft" and what better way is there to hone your craft than listening to this enthralling Chinwag? Enjoy!
The Melbourne Dunford dynasty! Picture it- One Dad, and two brothers. Sitting at the dinner table talking about Recruitment. Two lads who have followed their father into the world of Talent and Recruitment! We talk about that family dynamic, the professional relationship as brothers working in the same Industry. What do they learn from their Dad? What do they learn from each other? We discuss their biggest passions, and even complete a Stop, Start, Continue exercise for the New Financial Year. Some great advice for anyone working in Talent and Recruitment. Enjoy!
Who's up for some fun? Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Miriam Harniess from CXC Global. From Germany, to Hong Kong, to London to Melbourne, (what a journey!) we get to hear all about Miriam and her fabulous career in the Recruitment Industry. Miriam commenced her Recruitment Career in Student Recruitment, based in London, and then moved to Australia, finding her feet in an RPO role with RMIT University. Miriam has now landed her dream gig with CXC Global and lives and breathes the company values "We Are Family" Her advice for our listeners? "Find your tribe" I couldn't agree more! PS- I bet you can't guess her first ever professional role! Enjoy!
Have you ever considered starting your own Recruitment Business? Deon Haar did...with only 8 months experience! This is a great Chinwag for anyone with an entrepreneurial mind that is keen to go out on their own. Deon commenced his career side hustling discarded "Instant Scratchies" - filtering through hundreds of them a day, and making hundreds of dollars....at the age of 12! We hear from Deon all the valuable lessons he has learned starting his successful Recruitment business "Talent United" and he gives great advice to anyone listening that is curious about becoming self-employed. Loads of banter, loads of laughs, and loads of useful tips and tricks for both Agency and Internal Recruiters! Enjoy!
What a powerful episode, from one of the bravest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. Who else do you know who has packed up their life and moved to the desert in hope of landing their dream job? Today, Mike Crompton shares his incredibly inspiring career in Recruitment. From his early entrepreneurial days of door knocking to wash cars, to his time in Radio, to eventually moving into Recruitment after a successful stint in Sales,. Mike opens up about his childhood, and how his personal history has given him a core passion in life to give back and to help disadvantaged youth. Mike gives some amazing advice for anyone considering a career in Recruitment, as well as his 3 top tips for those already in the game. Enjoy!
Workforce Planning 101 - For Talent and Recruitment Professionals
00:55:13
Quite often we work in a "Centre of Excellence" model. As Talent and Recruitment Professionals we are handed a PD, take a job brief, and go to market. But what happens before this stage? How is the position designed? How is the budget determined? How does the position become approved under your organisation's Workforce Plan. And better yet, what is Workforce Planning anyway? With so much talk about Talent and Recruitment Professionals needing to shift towards "Total Talent Management" and/or "Talent Advisory", it is important for us to understand the first steps in the process. Fiona Lund peels the lid on what happens behind the scenes, providing you with the basics you need to effectively understand how Workforce Planning is managed. Fiona also gave us her advice on how we can get more involved, and her opinions on where Workforce Planning should sit within HR functions. The answers may surprise you!
Another fabulous episode of Recruitment Chinwag! Today I was joined by my friend Bill Corbett! We talk about the benefits of having a strong customer experience background, we go off on a very passionate tangent about CX , and share our opinions on Video interviewing. This is a great episode to learn from Bill about the power of resilience, taking care of your health, and ensuring we tackle innovation in the right way, with the right people. Some really insightful "nuggets of gold" for both internal and agency recruiters. Enjoy!
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Isha Devarapalli! We had recently met on LinkedIn and decided to continue the conversation as a live Chinwag. And we loved it!
Isha has had a fabulous career, starting out as a Television voice-over artist, to coaching students, to moving into a sales call centre and then finally transitioning to Recruitment! It is a very inspiring journey. We share our passions for DEI&B, particularly the old chestnut of "No local experience" and the difficulties faced by RTW parent's. We also discuss the benefits of working in an RPO model! Finally Isha gives a piece of advice that really resonated with me "Don't forget the human touch" Enjoy!
Talent Acquisition and HR united! with Lana Rajsic
00:39:27
Does the perfect partnership between HR and Talent exist, and if so, what does it look like? Often we find ourselves, both in Talent and HR, operating in silo's. We know it isn't effective, but it can be hard to unite. Join Lana Rajsic as she talks about how to build an effective partnership. Lana gives us a great summary of her career, and how much she values Talent professionals....and the value an effective partnership can have on your organisation's goals. We discuss- is data the key? Is communication the key? Is partnership the key? Is unity the key? Find out now! Enjoy!
Today I had the pleasure of having a Chinwag with the incredible Russell Ayles!
We discuss Russell's childhood in the United Kingdom, from working as a buyer for a Jewellery business, to joining a Recruitment Agency specialising in Fashion Retail.
We talk about Russell's experience in the Industry (celebrating his 20 year anniversary soon!) enjoying many years in agency and internal roles, working as a career coach and influencer during the COVID pandemic, and most recently launching his own business The UNRiVALLED Agency.
We get very passionate about Candidate Experience, and how to better partner with your Recruitment Agencies to ensure a consistent approach to CX at every touch point.
I was so excited to catch up with Megan Luttrell. I met Megan through the Rubberband community, and it was such a pleasure to learn about her career and her new business venture: kairosrecruitment.com.au
We had a wonderful Chinwag, discussing her career journey from starting in Talent Tech, to transitioning into Resourcing, and finally into 360 Recruitment. Megan is incredibly passionate about Agency and Internal connectivity, particularly bringing Employee Value Propositions to life through effective partnership.
We also discuss Mental Health in the Recruitment Industry, and the power of community. Learning from and supporting your Industry peers, as we navigate through the complexities and pressures of working life.
Dux of her Drama class in High School..... A University Degree majoring in Science.... A job working in Neurophysiological Science.... and now a highly successful Recruitment Consultant.... and only in her 20's!
If you thought you heard every career path into Recruitment, think again! This chinwag with Natalie Bentivegna from CircuIT is enthralling!
3 forks in the road, trying to piece together her passion for creativity and performance, her joy of helping people and impacting lives, and her academic side.
Natalie has found it as a Recruitment Consultant specialising in Software development. There is so much more to tell, but I think you need to hear it for yourself.
"You just popped my Podcast cherry!" - Newnest Addakulah
I'm so glad I did! This is a such a fun episode, and that statement really summarises the vibe of our Chinwag.
Newnest takes me on the journey of how he found his niche in the Recruitment Industry, from Tennis Coaching, to Acting (including a 12 month stint working and living in. L.A) to working in Assesment Centre's, to now focussing on Talent Tech and Innovation.
We have a great chat about outdated Recruitment practices, and he shares the detail of how LedgeHR are shifting the dial to help "unlock people potential"
Newnest is also a key-note for our upcoming event "#BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van"- Register today: rubberband.com.au/bounce3
Well, we have a first. A Chinwag with a Talent professional who didn't "fall into" Recruitment!
I've known Aden for a number of years through the Melbourne Industry, and I simply LOVED catching up today for a Recruitment Chinwag.
Aden intentionally moved in HR. In fact, he studied HR at University, Majoring in Employee Retention for his Honours degree! See, it does happen!
We have a great chat about his career, from Agency recruitment to now Internal in an "End to End Employee Lifecycle" position. We discuss his passion for DE&I, People Tech and eSports, and finding things in life that spark joy. We also geek out about cats! Could cats be the key to company culture, engagement, wellbeing and retention?
Join me for this incredible Chinwag with self-confessed "people person" Ruchi Semwal. We could have talked for hours- so stay tuned!
Ruchi and I talk about the evolution of the Talent function as we follow Ruchi's career from studying Commerce at University in Delhi and subsequently obtaining her MBA. Ruchi started her career as an EA in a hotel in Delhi, moved to Kolkata where she found her passion for Recruitment. Interestingly Recruitment was presented to her as a first step into HR, but she has found her niche and never looked back! She is now working in Sydney, setting up a brand new Talent function in the Construction Industry.
We discuss Ruchi's passion for Inclusive workplaces, and the power of lived experiences.
And so much more!
Give it a spin, download and subscribe. You won't regret it!
Wow! Where do I start with this episode! I'm literally blown away.... Meet Laura Peña! Laura joined me for a Recruitment Chinwag today- only 4 months into her Recruitment Journey in Adelaide, Australia.
A recent migrant, Laura talks me through her life journey and her incredible career. After finishing High School in Colombia (at the age of 15), Laura went to University and studied Psychology. Graduating at 20 years old, she discusses her work in Educating disadvantaged youth in Columbia, leading a team of volunteers. It was here that she met an Australian volunteer, who has become a life-long friend.
We discuss her transition into the Recruitment Industry, back in 2014, working in Colombia, and her travels to Melbourne, Australia in 2017, where she worked as a Nanny, Cleaner and Waitress. She returned to Columbia and further enhanced her career as a Recruitment consultant.
Flash forward to 2023, Laura is now a proud Adelaidian, working within the IT Recruitment sector.
Recruitment Chinwag - The GenZ Edition with Dani Difalco
00:33:31
Who are GenZ? It's a big question! For this episode I am joined by Dani Difalco from Showpo to delve deep into the next generation of Talent. From values, social media engagement, DE&I, career pathways to flexibility, we discuss the core motivators for GenZ, how to attract them, how to keep them engaged and how to retain them. There are some big surprises here! It's a fascinating topic. We also have a Chinwag about Dani's career- from working on a Turkey farm, to studying Forensic Science at University, to selling office equipment, and subsequently joining one of her clients as a Recruitment Consultant. We discuss the differences Dani has observed working as a Talent professional in London and Sydney, and her transition from Agency to Internal. Finally we chat about Dani's role as the Talent Lead for Showpo, under the incredibly inspirational CEO Jane Lu. Dani has tapped into the hearts and minds of GenZ, and now hires 60% of employees via her Talent Community, many of which have come via TikTok and/or Insta! Give it a whirl- you'll love it! Enjoy!
Most of us listen to her weekly on TaPod, (well, if you don't, you should!) but how many of us know the story of Lauren's career?
You are about to find out!
From growing up on the land in Echuca, Victoria, to waitressing, being a flight attendant, to becoming a Recruitment Consultant...it's quite a journey!
And of course we discuss when and how she met Craig, and launched Australia's favourite Talent Acquisition Podcast - TaPod.
We have a Chinwag about the current climate in the industry, workplace flexibility and Recruiter burnout. Lauren gives some sound advice on how she personally navigates through the roller-coaster of being a Talent professional.
Recruitment Chinwag - The Employer Branding Edition with Tim Gardner
00:33:43
Meet Tim Gardner, who also goes by the fancier title of Timothy J. Gardner! "Sharing stories of Employees that love what they do, and where they do it"
Firstly we delve into Tim's career - from Agency Recruitment, to Internal recruitment, and most recently his transition to being the Employer Branding Manager at RMIT.
Being the Employer Branding Edition, we delve deep into the benefits of an effective EVP, and how to bring stories to life without a huge budget.
We call out some special mentions, of brands we love - Bunnings, Sportsbet and CSL get some Kudos... We also recommend who you should consult with if you are looking for Marketing Agency support when developing your end-to-end Employer Branding Strategy. Specialist Agencies are the key! Further Kudos to both Businessary and Noble Agency.
Finally Tim gives some sound advice to anyone who is currently working in Recruitment, or considering a career in Recruitment. It's a great listen!
Have you considered branching out on your own? Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Or perhaps you are simply keen to hear from 3 inspirational speakers about their journey in Start-up life.... Today I am joined by Jordan Betteridge, Charlotte Hall & Naomi Way to discuss start-up life. The episode is split into 3 key themes: "From Scratch to Success: Laying the foundations of a Start-Up", "Money Matters: Financial Lessons for Start-Ups" and "The Digital Landscape: Leveraging Technology" So much great advice. Enjoy!
Today I was joined by the incredible Adam Langley Smith, Founder of RockIT Recruitment for a vibrant episode Recruitment Chinwag.
Adam is a self-confessed creative, studying Screen Writing back in his home town in South West London. He commenced his professional career in an Insurance sales call centre- eventually following some friends and his older brother Olivier into the world of Recruitment, during the GFC.
After a successful career in London, Adam got the "Aussie Itch" He moved to Melbourne at the age of 33 to continue his Recruitment career. We talk about that transition, the lessons he has learned along the way, and the differences working within the Melbourne market compared to the London market. More "agreeable" is how how he describes it!
Adam is the founder of the successful recruitment agency "RockIT Recruitment", with a core passion for Fin Tech start up and scale up businesses. He is incredibly proud of the work he does in the DE&I space, placing 68% of his hires from underrepresented communities in the IT sector.
Today I was joined by Garry Achilles of PageUp for a Recruitment Chinwag. Garry is well known to the Industry - 16 years with PageUp! What an incredible achievement. We talk about Garry's childhood (and for once, it is reflective of Ramsey Street) and his early career journey. From pushing trolleys at Safeway, to moving into payroll processing. Travelling through Europe on a Contiki tour, to living in Sydney and Melbourne. We have a great Chinwag about the changes within how we Recruit, from 2007 to 2023, and the evolution of PageUp as an Australian HR Tech success story. It's a very interesting discussion. Give it a download and enjoy!
Who needs an energy boost? I did! And I got just that by having a vibrant Chinwag with Natasha Lee! From growing up in Northern NSW, to falling asleep on a patient as a Dental Assistant, to working in the Fitness Industry, to becoming a Recruitment Consultants in the blue-collar male dominated Mining Industry- this episode is not to be missed! Natasha is a ball of energy- we have so much fun talking about her career and her passions. We talk about her time working in Florida, and the effect that COIVD had on her career. We discuss the benefits of adopting a commercial mindset, and shedding the "victim mindset" within the Recruitment world. It brings me so much joy to have had a Chinwag with someone who has found that perfect role, in a perfect organisation, and is simply loving life. And her biggest passion? Kindness! Amen to that! Enjoy!
A big theme is emerging throughout the Australian Talent and Recruitment Industry. So many of us have spent our childhoods on the land! It was a joy to have a Chinwag with Sandra Rouland from Guild Group today. How's this for a professional portfolio of iconic brands on your CV? BigW, The Good Guys, Blockbuster, Myer, David Jones! We explore Sandra's career to date, from stacking shelves, a fabulous career in Retail to her present day role as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner. We geek out about CX, the importance of finding a strong Values Connection and Sandra's 5 key pieces of advice when reflecting on the lessons she has learned over the course of her career. "I've always been curious about understanding people"' Give it a spin today! And don't forget to register for our online event in October: www.rubberband.com.au/bounce3 Enjoy!
It's the first day of Spring! Happy Magpie season! I really enjoyed today's chinwag with Adam Forbes from Blake Oliver Consulting. It is always fun to chat to Recruiters who are fairly early into their career (1.5 years in Adam's case) As always, Adam has had an interesting Career journey. A plumbing apprentice, that moved into a Sales role due to a football injury, and now has become a successful consultant in the Insurance Industry. We have a great chat about the experience of becoming a Recruitment consultant and Adam's key learnings so far. "Be Personal, Be Relevant and Be Specific" is his motto. A really lovely episode. Enjoy!
Hello listeners! Today I had a powerful Recruitment Chinwag with the inspiring Anna Sulit! We commence by talking through Anna's history- from England, to the Phillipines, to studying in Edinburgh (Drama and Arts), to working in Egypt, back to Edinburgh, and finally settling in Melbourne. I have jet-lag just typing that! It's quite the journey! We talk about Anna's impressive Recruitment career - Agency, RPO and Internal, and her passion for DE&I (particularly the work she does to help disabled youth gain meaningful employment) We continue the adventure, learning about Anna's 18 months travelling around Australia with her partner and young child...while working! Flexibility at its best. Enjoy!
Spark up Early Talent to really fuel your company's future!
00:49:36
Want to hire interns but not sure where to get started? Brightworks are thrilled to announce the launch of BrightSparks, a transformative, centrally-managed internship program bridging the gap between students seeking real-world experience and employers searching for the next generation of industry leaders. Learn about the program with our special guest Lou Zoanetti!
This episode is for you if you want to:
Set up a graduate or internship program but don't know where to start
Access entry level talent without the hassle of running your own recruitment process
Offer a comprehensive development program to your intern talent
Support your managers with specialist training on early careers talent
Trial early career talent before making permanent hiring decisions
Increase diversity, fresh ideas and new perspectives to your organisation.
GUEST: Renata Sguario POSITION: Founder and CEO COMPANY: Maxme TOPIC: AI may have shot to stardom, but it’s human skills' time to shine! FORMAT: Podcast
For the new season kick off, I am joined for a Recruitment Chinwag by the delightful Laurie Glen from Northbridge Recruitment! Laurie is 5 years into his Recruitment career, and thriving!
Growing up in QLD, we talk about his childhood, and his passion for fish! In fact, his childhood was rather entrepreneurial- breeding and selling fish for profit (that early commercial mindset has certainly came in handy for his Agency Recruitment career)
We talk about his studies - a Recruiter who intentionally went to University to become a HR professional (see listeners, it does happen!) and how he has now found his niche in Recruitment.
We have a great discussion about the Recruitment Industry, and how Recruiters are perceived in the broader HR landscape. We talk about the power of embracing your strengths and being your true authentic self. We also dive into my favourite topic - Workplace Flexibility!
Enjoy! Ps- don't forget to register for our major ONLINE and FREE event on the 4th and 6th October! www.rubberband.com.au/bounce3
Mental Health in the Recruitment Industry with Paris Matin
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As an Industry we need to talk. We need to open up, and discuss Mental Health.
Today I was joined by Paris Matin to discuss this topic. I hope that listening to this Podcast episode will open up more conversations. We talk about our core motivations for becoming a Recruitment Consultant. To help people. However, working in an industry that is in the business of rejection (both personally, and for candidates) can really take its toll.
We learn more about Paris's career journey, from being an elite sportsman, to finding his place in the Recruitment Industry. Paris gives us some really great tips on how we can better support our Colleagues, Competitors and Industry Peers, as we continue our career journeys, in what can be a challenging working environment.
Finally if you are suffering with your Mental Health, Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) and/or Lifeline on (13 11 14) are only a phone call away.
And always remember, that a conversation can save a life. RUOK, everyday.
In Graduate Recruitment...YES means MAYBE! Learn how to win the hearts & minds of early career talent. With Tim Way - The Career Conversation
This is a wonderful episode for anyone out there that is interested in Early Careers, or anyone who currently has a Graduate Program in place.
We discuss key trends across the Graduate Attraction, Recruitment, Engagement and Onboarding life-cycle. We talk a-lot about the characteristics of Gen Z, and how we should approach our campaigns to meet their core drivers and expectations. We also spend time talking about content creation, and how we can make a huge impact, even with limited budget and resources. It's a great listen! Enjoy!
I love this episode! It was such an energetic experience to meet with Jessica Waddell from The Lab17 today!
We have a great Chinwag about Jessica's history. And boy, oh boy, it's quite a journey! Growing up on the beautiful south coast of NSW, Jessica found a connection with a High School teacher that really encouraged and nurtured her to be the best human being she could be....
So, she went to University majoring in Law (A double Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law). After working in Macca's prior to Uni, she graduated and became a practicing Solicitor.
Fast forward a year, she decided to spend 6 months finding the perfect fit for her and her career, and landed a gig in Recruitment. How cool is that!
18 months into her career, we hear about all the wonderful things she has learned, and celebrate the power of being your authentic self.
Taking Personality Insights beyond Recruitment to drive Performance, Engagement and Retention
00:50:48
Personality is proven to link to Engagement, Retention and Performance at work - and new perspectives, driven by technology and AI, can unlock great ways to make Personality Profiling really make an impact.
Join Peter Treloar from TALY to hear about how you can drive more value from Personality Profiling in a way that makes sense for your business.
TALY Australia is bringing a fresh perspective to the world of personality profiling. Powered by proven science in personality and emotional intelligence, TALY’s combination of personality data, technology, AI and insights-focus helps to put the valuable insights from personality into the hands of those that need it. Their unique approach is designed to not only improve recruitment outcomes with independent data, but to help all organisations use personality data to drive engagement and performance across the employee experience. The best recruitment and team decisions start with the best data.
Where do I start with this one? I might dub this the "firecracker" episode! If you are looking for as big injection of energy and passion look no further than my Recruitment Chinwag with Vinisha Rathod from Think & Grow!
We have a great reflection on Vinisha's career! From Brisbane, to London, To Sydney. A variety of positions and life experiences, eventually leading her to HR Consulting. Flash forward and we talk about Vinisha's career with Think & Grow, working with Start Ups and Scale Up's on their people strategy.
A very interesting Chinwag, with a professional that specialises "behind the scenes" to help empower Talent and Recruitment professionals (and organisations) make effective, and meaningful hiring decisions.
We also have a well-meaning dig at "the happy family" EVP's you see out there! It's a fun and informative listen!
Regular listeners will know about my passion for the Insurance Industry. So who better to have a Chinwag with, than the incredible Kirstie McElwaine from Chubb!
We learn about Kirstie's experience finding her place in HR as a Talent Acquisition and Recruitment professional. From studying HR at University in Portsmouth, to making a move to Sydney Australia, Kirstie stepped into an Agency Recruitment role to gain sponsorship and has never looked back!
We have a-lot of fun talking about her passion for the Insurance industry (she herself was an Underwriter back in the UK), how Call Centre experience helps you be a better Recruiter, and how being empathetic Recruiter is critical in your day to day role.
Finally we talk about the amazing work Kirstie and the team are doing at Chubb, and her joy at helping other professionals re-locate to Australia and live the dream lifestyle she has found since becoming an Aussie herself. 🇦🇺 #TEAMINSURANCE Enjoy!
Today I had a wonderful Chinwag with Bianca Ward from EmployeeXP all the way from sunny Perth, Western Australia.
We talk about non-traditional pathways into the workplace, and share our personal journeys of how we moved into HR. We have a really great chat about what "Traditional HR" looks like, and how this has evolved and changed post-pandemic.
We take a deeper dive into EVP creation and Employer Branding, and talk about how to utilise your people data to kick off your EVP strategy, without a huge budget. In fact, the practical advice given here showcases that we can all commence this process without spending a single coin!
Can you guess the top 3 candidate drivers for 2023?
Live from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van! Join: Amy Wilson - Vieple Karine McAuliffe - Gilbert + Tobin Kathy Walsh - University of Technology Sydney Rana Holcombe - Testgrid
I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.....I wanna really, really, really wanna Zig-A-Zig-AH! And I did just that, whilst having a Recruitment Chinwag with the amazing Ziggy Dequito. We take a journey back to the Phillipines, and learn about Ziggy's family and childhood. We walk through his career, from being a famous Radio DJ, moving into Marketing, arriving in Australia with his Mrs and working within the Marketing function of a Recruitment Agency. Ziggy had always wanted to move into SaaS Marketing, and has now landed his dream job with the team at WorkPro! We also nerd out about EVP and Employer Branding. Some really great tips and advice for anyone who is interested in amplifying their brand. It's a great listen! Enjoy!
I love this Chinwag for so many reasons! Firstly, it was great to catch up with David Hooker, an Insurance Recruiter I have known for a long time. In fact, we used to be (friendly) competitors! We take a walk through David's incredible career and he shares loads of great tips and advice for any Recruiter, based off the lessons he has learned over the years. We also discuss his new business "RecAlliance" which is all about harvesting buying power as a collective, to save Recruitment Businesses on their everyday expenses. A really solid example of Australian Innovation. This episode is not to be missed! Enjoy!
Where do I start with this episode? We certainly covered a-lot of ground! Meet Chris Goulas of Care Recruitment!
I loved this Chinwag - such an incredible Career, spanning sales, customer service, operations, in key leadership roles. After studying Science at University, and completing a Post-Grad in Forensic Science, Chris moved into the Insurance Industry at AAMI. After 7.5 years at AAMI and 2.5 years at UniSuper, he transitioned to Agency Recruitment. He then transitioned to Internal Recruitment, and back to Agency as a business founder (10 days in!)
Chris gives us some candid observations and advice that is appropriate for anyone working in the Recruitment Industry. And a rather cool claim to fame, especially for Neighbours fans - Chris grew up over the road from Erinsborough High School - now that alone is worth a download!
The hot topics of 2023 - Talent Advisory, Skills Based Hiring, Internal Mobility, Talent Management and Succession Planning. All of the above are covered in this Recruitment Chinwag with Pamela Sutherland from Volkswagon. Pamela is not only passionate about teams shifting into a "Talent Advisory" model, she demonstrates why it is so important and valuable for talent teams to take this approach. 60-70% Internal Mobility stats in her previous role! PHWOAR! We also have a fun reflection on Pamela's career to date, and she gives some great tips and advice for anyone working in our field. Very wise advice from a 25 year old! Enjoy!
What a wonderful Recruitment Chinwag this is! Today I had the pleasure of catching up with the incredible Karine McAuliffe from Gilbert + Tobin.
We take a trip back to the start of Karine's career, in fact we go all the way back to her High School days in Kings Cross, her Tertiary studies and Retail jobs. We talk through her very first role in the Recruitment Industry, stapling CV's , and why she decided that Recruitment and Talent Acquisition was the dream career path for her.
Karine gives some fantastic advice to anyone working in the Recruitment Industry, and very strong tips on how to form valuable a partnership between Agency and Internal teams. With a breadth of experience across generalist HR & Talent Acquisition (both in London and Sydney) and in complex Industries such as Insurance and Legal, there is something for everyone here.
Taking the leap - What I learned from starting my own Recruitment business
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Live from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van! Join: Russell Ayles - UNRiVALLED Agency Danny Hansard - Eight Naomi Way - Moss & Co Consulting Scott Bennetts - Jersey Road Talent
Taking the leap - What I learned from starting my own Recruitment business
Happy Friday listeners! Today's episode is a fabulous Recruitment Chinwag with Josh Ransome of Australian Payments + We take a walk through Josh's careers to date, from growing up in Broken Hill NSW to his creative career in Visual Merchandising. We discuss how Josh discovered the Recruitment Industry, and how he applies his previous creative experience into his day to day work. From Agency Recruitment to Internal Recruitment, working in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney - it certainly is quite the adventure! We also discuss the power of gaining experience in different sectors, and how taking a career break from Recruitment can be beneficial in the long term. A really interesting Chinwag! Enjoy!
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Happy Monday listeners! What a perfect way to start the week - an inspiring Recruitment Chinwag with Belinda Sanger! We take a walk through Belinda's career - from graduating High School and moving into a creative field - Make Up Artistry and her transition to the corporate world as a Receptionist. We talk through her experience as a RTW parent, and how she transitioned in to the Recruitment Industry after having her two beautiful daughters. Belinda recruited in Healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we talk through how she bounced back from such a challenging time to be working in the sector. We also talk about her fabulous current role, working in Community Health. And I love her advice "Lived experience is so undervalued" Couldn't agree more! Enjoy!
Recruitment Chinwag time! Today's episode features Marney Hamilton from Fuse Recruitment!
I loved catching up with Marney today. We cover a lot of ground, from growing up in Regional N.S.W, to moving to "the big smoke" (there is a pun here, but you'll need to listen to find out what it is) and studying HR in University.
We walk through Marney's career, spanning Agency and Internal Recruitment, and how she has gone full circle returning to the Agency, world specialising in General Insurance. Quite a few geek-out moments talking about career pathways and how cool the Insurance Industry is. Marney gives such amazing advice to anyone who is working in Recruitment, or perhaps considering a career in Recruitment.
Happy Monday listeners! Today I was joined by Dave Pytko for another fabulous Recruitment Chinwag!
Picture this- a TA leadership role in a company that grew from 1600 to 7000 employees within 2 years! 1000 active vacancies at one stage! *grey hair alert! This was the reality for Dave in his current role with Scope Australia. And what an incredible job he has done.
We walk through Dave's career, from a Coal Mining Town in NSW, to the Blue Mountains, to Sydney, to Daydream Island, to Glasgow, to Perth, and now Melbourne! Geez! It's quite the journey.
We also discuss the hugely important topic of Recruiter burn-out and mental health. An authentic and beautifully vulnerable Chinwag.
Wow! What an inspirational Chinwag this is with "ITA's award winning Talent Professional of the Year 2023" Kaylee Langbridge from HelloFresh ANZ! We talk through Kaylee's history, and her journey as a young Queer person, leaving home at the age of 16 and becoming financially independent while she studied Psychology and Behavioural Science at University. We chat through her experience working in Fast Food (she can make a Meatball foot-long in under 30 seconds) and her corporate experience working in field sales and partnerships. Enter the big monster of Recruitment, that drew her into it's clutches, further igniting her passion for people, and becoming a true "architect of change" We have loads of laughs along way too! Enjoy!
Live from Porpoise Spit! (Tweed Heads, NSW) Who needs some entertainment? Well, here is your fix! Today I was joined for a Recruitment Chinwag by the fabulous Dean Elllis. We have had so many guests, with a variety of different experiences on the Podcast. But this is the first time I have spoken to a Recruiter who ran away with the circus, literally! We walk through Dean's history, from growing up in his parents Hotel in Albury Wodonga, to his high school years living with this Grandparents in Gippsland, and moving to Coolum Beach as a young adult. We kick off his career journey with Dean joining the circus and travelling the world. He then joined the Defence Force, started his own "Uber-esque" IT consulting service, and finally moved into recruitment (keeping up?) So many nuggets of wisdom, so many laughs, and such an inspiring story. Listeners, never be afraid to take a risk in life, and your career! Enjoy!
The Recruitment and Talent Industry is not just made up of the Recruiters that are on the tools. We are a vast ecosystem of professionals in a variety of specialisations. From Marketing to Legal, to Risk and HR. We are a broad Industry of passionate professionals that help make us the fabulous Industry that we all love.
So, I decided to mix it up a bit and have a chinwag with the wonderful Brandon De Souza! Brandon is a People & Culture Advisor within the Recruitment agency Talent International.
A fellow Campbelltown boy (I scream - go team C-Town!), we walk through Brandon's career journey from University to finding his dream role and company culture with Talent International.
Today's Chinwag is with the delightful Melisah Collins from Hotel X, all the way from the sunny Gold Coast!
We talk through Melisah's life journey - from growing up in Toowoomba to studying Business and HR at Uni in Brisbane. We discuss her passion for Recruitment and HR and how she entered the Industry as a casual HR Coordinator with Michael Hill, and all the fabulous experience she has gained between her first role and her current position as a Human Resources Manager in the Hospitality sector.
We are both incredibly passionate about non-linear career pathways (the squigglier the better!) and how to bring your authentic self to your position and workplace everyday.
Wowee, where do I start with this Recruitment Chinwag? Have you met Sandy Deemester-Pohl? What a journey!
Let's start with her history. Born in France to French/ Mauritian parents, at the age of 7 her creative father pointed at a map and moved the family to New Caledonia. Now the journey begins! Sandy takes us across the world, from sailing the high seas working on Cruise Ships, to living and working in locations such as Whitsundays, Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast and now Canberra (I may have missed a few- it was quite an adventure!)
We talk through how Sandy landed her dream career in Talent Acquisition, and learn all about her career journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. We nerd out about how cool the Tertiary sector is (Sandy now works at The University of Canberra) and land on an episode hashtag #ownyourpower
This is just the tip of the iceberg! Give it a spin! Enjoy!
How to nurture an effective partnership between Agency & Internal Recruiters
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At Rubberband we hold deep respect for both Agency and Internal Recruiters. One group is not better than the other. We are one industry, and partnership is critical to your success – for both sides!
We were joined by 2 Internal consultants: • Paula E. Kilby – CTRL Cybersecurity • Chris Newman – Melbourne Water
And 3 Agency consultants: • Martyn J. Hill – Zenith Search • Rosie McAlister – Aquent Australia • Lainey MacDonald – CircuIT Recruitment Group
Mia Baldock from Vicinity Centres was one of the highlights of #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van, so I couldn't wait to chat with her further! It was such a pleasure to interview Mia for this Recruitment Chinwag! We walk through Mia's history, from growing up Bayside Melbourne, studying Psychology at Uni, Working in a local Fish and Chips shop, and finally Subway! We then have a deeper Chinwag about Mia's professional career. Starting out in Agency, moving into RPO, transitioning to Internal and now leading Talent Acquisition with Vicinity Centres. Loads of great lessons learned along the way, and fantastic tips for anyone working in Talent and Recruitment. It's a fabulous listen! Enjoy!
Our final episode for 2023. One I have been holding onto because it holds a special place in my heart. Live from #BOUNCE3 - The Panel Van! Join: Gemma Saunders - Workplace EDIT Shantel Wetherall & Kade Fenwick
What a Chinwag! This episode covers a lot of ground! I was thrilled to have a great chat with Martha Creedon today. We go on a wonderful journey back to Martha's childhood in Cork and Dublin. We walk through her education and Uni days (studying Commerce and German). First job! Recruitment! Now, thats a first! We also have a ball chatting about her decision to move to Australia and all the fun she has had during her career I (did I mention The Mitre Tavern?) Other topics covered: GenZ, Human Skills, AI and the future of Tech....and some great advice for Recruiters who are struggling with resilience. Give it a spin! It's a fab listen! Enjoy!
PageUpandRubberband have joined forces to launch a weekly podcast series; REAL RECRUITERS! - on the tools with Edan Haddock
Every week we will be interviewing Talent Acquisition leaders across Australia, who are "on the tools" The focus of the series will centered around five key areas:
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Recruiter Marketing
Talent Pipelining
Hyper-Personalised Communication
Careers Content/ Web
Hear all about it by downloading this introduction. Don't forget to subscribe!
Have you met Rebecca Hamilton from 2XM Recruit? I hadn't, which is what made this episode of Recruitment Chinwag even more fun. Rebecca has such an energy to her. A real seasoned Agency Recruiter, with 10 years under her belt. There is a lot to learn here! From her experience working in both Australia and the UK, to her amazing ability to navigate the highs and lows of Recruiter life, this episode is not to be missed! We walk through her life journey, and her career. We discuss her original career path of becoming a Weather Girl (It's Raining Men listeners) and how she discovered that Recruitment was the dream career for her. Rebecca specialises in Rail and Rolling Stock - a really fascinating Industry to recruit for. We even discuss Fermented Shark! Curious? Give it a spin today! Enjoy!
Tammany Pyle - Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
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GUEST: Tammany Pyle POSITION: Talent Acquisition Manager COMPANY: Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) TOPIC: REAL RECRUITERS! on the tools FORMAT: Podcast
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