Unveiling the Secrets of the Sector with Zena Everett

2023-01-25

In the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast your host, Alison Humphries, is joined by Leadership Coach and Author, Zena Everett. Zena has a rare cocktail of entrepreneurial, head-hunting, organisational psychology and coaching experience. In her early career, Zena founded a successful recruitment business and in the process became increasingly interested in why some candidates were more successful than others. To explore this interest further, Zena decided to pursue a master's degree in o...

In the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast your host, Alison Humphries, is joined by Leadership Coach and Author, Zena Everett.

Zena has a rare cocktail of entrepreneurial, head-hunting, organisational psychology and coaching experience. In her early career, Zena founded a successful recruitment business and in the process became increasingly interested in why some candidates were more successful than others.

To explore this interest further, Zena decided to pursue a master's degree in organisational psychology and psychological training.

This episode takes a slightly different format as the tables are turned and Alison is in the hot seat being interviewed by Zena all about what makes the recruitment sector great and what it takes to be a successful recruitment business leader.

Whether you're an aspiring, successful or struggling recruitment business leader, this episode is not one to be missed!

Timestamped guide

01:12 - Introduction to Zena and the episode.

01:48 - How do you consistently come up with new ideas?

04:01 - What do you love about the recruitment sector?

08:18 - How has recruitment changed?

14:49 - What are the most important characteristics of a successful recruitment consultant?

17:59 - What do you look for when starting to work with a new client?

24:59 - What problems would you tell recruitment leaders to nip in the bud this year?

28:04 - How can recruitment businesses set themselves apart?

33:30 - Should recruiters be more explicit about the technology they use?

35:14 - Why all recruitment business owners should ask themselves what makes us different?