Going old school with the title, don't judge!
STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) hiring today is brutal as there are just not enough people to support the demand. Without bringing policy into the conversation we are going to tackle the challenge of how to hire around the limitations.
Today’s Quote:
"To maintain their own competitiveness, workers need to attain and stay current on the qualifications needed to advance in a constantly evolving economy." - Elaine Chao - Secretary of Transportation
Guest Bio:
An avid entrepreneur from University onward, Martin Herrington established a service industry business before graduation, partnered a real estate development company, and co-founded The Herrington Teddy Bear Company to move to the United States, creating a multinational sensation. As Chief Financial Officer and Managing General Partner, Martin was responsible for all aspects of the business including Sales, Production, HR, IT, and operations of the corporation before seeking additional challenges. Mr. Herrington holds a very distinguished record of service in non-profit organizations in Canada and the U.S. with his most recent focus growing the Youth Motivation Task Force of Orange County. An entrepreneurial graduate of the prestigious Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce, Martin also advanced his education credentials into the Series 7 and Series 66 US Securities Licenses and held the Wealth Advisory Associate role with Morgan Stanley before becoming a Financial Advisor as part of his creation strategies.
Martin is currently a founding partner and Vice-President with TEKCORUS Consulting, a Recruiting & RPO Agency based in Orange County, California specializing in recruiting high tech talent Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services. Martin has been a Toastmasters International member for many years, and speaks regularly at community events, business meetings, and consistently competes in Toastmasters International speaking contests.
Show Highlights:
Problem:
What is an H1?
Benefits of Hiring an H1
Things to be Aware?
Quirks of Engineers - Knowing the individual to prepare for the interview
How to sniff out the quirks, personality & culture fit
Rick’s Input:
Steps to Hire H1’s
First step - Go over resumes
Second Step - initial phone call - screening for good communication skills - can be a challenge and if you cannot understand them, then your client or the team will likely not be able to either
Third step - in-person or Skype interview
Fourth step - get commitment for duration of contract;
Rick’s two cents
Key Takeaways:
Jordan Ritter!: Hire For The 3 C’s In Your Company! Culture, Capacity For Mastery, And Craft
Jean Latu: Fractional Leadership As A Viable Option In Building Your Business!
Robert Curtis: Using Analytics And Behavioral Models To Attract And Retain Great Talent!
Brian Andersen: Gamification! Improve Employee Engagement, Provide Better Customer Interaction, And Enhance Productivity In Your Company
Stephanie Paul: Communicate Your Message. The Keys To Crafting An Effective Presentation!
Robert Yonowitz: Bad Job Descriptions Breed Bad Hires! Success In Building An Outstanding Organization And Mitigating Legal Risk Starts With The Quality Of Your Job Description
Rodney Burris: Prioritize And Hire For EQ Over IQ! Mastering The Identification Of Emotional Intelligence In The Hiring Process
Craig Cooke: Knock Out Startup Pains By Learning How To Properly Evaluate The People You Are Looking To Hire!
Karl Hardesty: Feel The BURN! Burn Rate Management At Various Stages Of A Company's Life Cycle!
Paul David: Start Caring About Your People! Watch Your Business Thrive!
Dr. Deena Brown: Eliminate The Complaints About The Millennials! Learn To Properly Engage Talent To Elevate Into Valuable Employees!
Scott Krawitz: The Trials And Tribulations Of Finding The Right Technical Leader For Your Company
Karen Bajanov: Two Major Changes In California Law That Will Impact Your Interviewing Process In 2018!
Ash Kumra & John Reed of Youngry: The Secret To Creating A Movement Around Your Company!
Dalip Jaggi: Investing In Your People Above And Beyond The Standard!
Rod Swartwood: Human Capital Return On Investment! HCROI
Robert Davis: Investor Adoption And What To Do When You Are The Root Of Your Hiring Challenges!
Peter Polydor: The Importance Of A Strong Team When Shopping To Investors!
Brad Hendricks: Creating An Environment That Fosters Personal Growth And Smashes The Glass Ceiling!
John Crittenden: What Is The Right Time To Exit Your Startup?
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