How to recruit talent

Today’s newsletter took me a while since I’m passionate about How to find talent in today’s job market jungle. I will do another piece in a time where I share my learnings and insight about managing and retaining talent, which is another challenge.

Also, did you know that AI can make the perfect resume, that Nike is only making $5 profit per $100 shoes, and that robot taxis for disabled people are coming? In the next 5 minutes you do.

Happy Tuesday, and I will talk to you again on Friday,

Bas

🔎 How to recruit talent

I have never had a resume, but I have seen thousands over the past ten years. Having the proper papers is mandatory for some jobs (doctors, lawyers, or architects). For the employment and business you and I are interested in, not so much.

On a global level, the current job market has gone wild. It’s so tight that talents can cherrypick and do multiple interviews simultaneously and still drop out before inking a final offer. I feel that recruiting talent has become more challenging and time-consuming, and the old way is no longer cutting it.

Until recently, most employers offered perks and extras besides a decent salary. They would open vacancies and post them on job boards or LinkedIn. An (in-house) recruiter would filter all the applications, and the interview rounds would begin. Most of the time, it was the employer with all the power. Now, the job seekers are in control.