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:
A Founder’s Story…. First Hiring Pains And A Unique Culture Developed Around A Baseball Theme with Sean Ferrel
Startups! You Must Build A Solid Board Of Advisors. Learn Creative Ways To Recruit Amazing People with Jon Shower
The Way Your Company Writes It‘s Job Descriptions Can Get You Sued! with Usama Kahf
Executive Director Of Global Entrepreneurship Institute-Interview with Robert Price
The Revolving Door Of Employee Attrition with Brian Montes
Creative Thinking Must Be A Premium For Your Company- And It Starts With Building The Right Team with Carey Ransom
Lou Adler And I Discuss Recruiting From The Inside Out!
Anything Less Than A 98% Offer Acceptance Rate Is Unacceptable with Erin Wilson - Part II
A Candidate Experience Based Framework Is Crucial For Hiring Success! with Erin Wilson - Part I
Givers Gain! Magnetically Attract Talent To Your Company By Giving Back with Gui Mendes & Mason Monsevais
Manage Your Career, Or Your Career Will Manage YOU! with Mike Gellman
Conquer The Elephant In The Room And WIN Over The Talent You Need To Hire To Succeed with Marcus Sheridan
On-Boarding, Where Companies Fail After The Offer Is Signed! Employee Engagement Will Transform Your Company with Elizabeth Pate-Morton
The Reason Talented People RUN After Going Through Your Company’s Interview Process with Peter Leffkowitz
A Proactive Recruiting Model Will Transform Your Company & Improve Offer Acceptance Rates with Michael Krug
Setting Framework: Avoid Growing A Toxic Company Culture! TED Style with Rick Girard
How To Place Talent At A Company With A Crappy Reputation with Tom Chaparro!
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