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:
Event Interview: Maryam Rofougaran From Octane OC's Technology Innovation Forum
Nicole Arvizu: Human Resources VS. Recruiting. Who Will Come Out Victorious
Event Interview:Paul Pickle From Octane OC's Technology Innovation Forum
Event Interview: Ryan Permeh From Octane OC's Technology Innovation Forum
Tom Chaparro: How To Pick The Best Search Partner For You And Your Company (a somewhat biased perspective)
Lynn Taylor: Is It Possible To Transform Underperformers Into A-Players Just By Changing Seats? Spoiler Alert…...Yes!
Ron Herrera: Benefits Strategy For Attraction And Retention. Thoughtfully Crafted To The Demographic Of Who Your Company Is Attracting
Richard Franzi:Unintended Consequences Of A Poor Hiring Process
Ville Houttu: Maximizing Transparency And Trust. This Bold Step Thrust One Company Toward Massive Success!
Chris Steely: Unconscious Bias And How To Eliminate It From The Hiring Process
Nick Livingston: Improving Communication For The Interview Process Will Increase The Likelihood Of Making A Great Hire!
Todd Raphael:Hiring Practices That Are Driving Great People Away From Your Company!
Special Episode: Brenda Diederichs And Hilda Gracia From Orange County's Largest Mixer Discussing The Ways County Of Orange Creates Growth Path For Their Employees
Special Episode: Ryan Logan From Orange County's Largest Mixer Sharing His Expertise On Succession Planning For Your Company
Special Episode: Tom Hobbs From Orange County's Largest Mixer On How To Build A Sales Organization
Leisa Reid: The 3 Keys To Transformation For Yourself And Your Business!
Ken Schmitt: Building Your Talent Bench. How To Develop Strategies For Planning, Building Pipeline And Developing Relationships With A-Players!
Hicham Semaan of Tech Coast Angels: Metamorphosis From Solopreneur To Entrepreneur
Deborah Kantor: How To Treat People In The Interview Process. An Interview Is A Two Way Street. You Need To Sell The Person As Well As Them Selling You
Scott Kuethen: Structure Your Interview For Success! Plan, Prepare And Execute A Process That Gets To The Truth Of Who The Person Is Across The Table From You
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