WeCruitr Podcast

In this LinkedIn Live, we will cover how artificial intelligence poses a threat to your job security. Hint: it's not in the way you think. I will advise you on what you must do right now to hold onto your job.

Welcome back for part two of "The Shady Things You Felt Happening In The Job Search Are True." If you thought the job search was rigged against you, here’s why you’re not wrong...

David Paffenholz is the CEO and founder of Y Combinator-backed startup Juicebox (YC S22) (PeopleGPT). PeopleGPT is an AI-powered people search engine that is disrupting the recruiting space. It enables recruiters and hiring managers to find qualified talent without the need for traditional Boolean search queries. The tool also empowers job seekers by giving them the opportunity to search for hiring managers, which is critical for getting in front of the right people. In this LinkedIn Live, David and I will discuss his impressive background, as he graduated Harvard University in only THREE years. We’ll talk about his inspiration behind founding his startup, how the platform works for recruiters and job seekers and his vision for the future of AI in recruitment.

Your fears are justified; it's not just you! These things are happening everyday throughout the job search process. Companies: — Lowball workers — Have ageism biases on both ends of the spectrum — Don't necessarily give the role to the best, most qualified person for the job — It's who you know, not what you know — Ghost candidates — Post fake jobs — Use fake positive reviews to attract candidates

Referrals move to the front of the hiring line, as the glowing endorsements enwrap job candidates in a halo effect. Data shows that the likelihood of a referral scoring a job interview is 50%, compared to non-referrals who have a 3% chance. Over 60% of candidates are hired after being referred, and the chances surge to 91% if the endorsement comes from a director-level professional. In this LinkedIn Live, I welcome Lauren Smith, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and cofounder and CEO of Refer, a platform that enables companies to incentivize and leverage their networks, and individuals to get rewarded for referring their network. Lauren and I will discuss what inspired her to found her startup, how the platform works and why referrals are incredibly powerful signals in providing validations on someone's capabilities and character.

My mission is to help you find a new job! In doing so, in this LinkedIn Live, we will cover the following: 💡 Creating an elevator pitch 💡 Networking on LinkedIn 💡 How to better interview 💡 Rebuilding your self-confidence

In today's job market, amid an economic downturn, companies have the upper hand. In this LinkedIn Live, I will discuss how employers are wielding the power over their workforce, which is evident in the wave of layoff announcements, high executive compensation packages, strict return-to-office policies, lack of executive accountability and the interviewing process.

In this episode of Let's Go Live with Jack Kelly, I welcome Tom Nguyen, cofounder and CEO of Café, a workplace engagement hub. Tom is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, and has been backed by Y Combinator, the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs, which has invested in the likes of Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, Coinbase and other well-known startups. We will talk about the "loneliness epidemic" that happened as a result of the pandemic. With employee engagement levels dropping amid layoffs, Tom will discuss why fostering connection and workplace belongingness is pertinent to job satisfaction, productivity, collaboration and purpose.

🍾 If you broke your New Year’s resolutions, don't worry about it!🍾 If you haven't made any goals for 2024 or already fallen off the wagon, there’s no need to feel guilty or bad about yourself. It’s never too late. 🔥In today's LinkedIn Live, we'll help you succeed in 2024🔥

Annette Stewart is currently a Senior Director at RBC, and has worked at major financial firms, such as HSBC, Credit Suisse, Barclays and Goldman Sachs. Albana Theka, MBA is a Data and Analytics Leader in the New York healthcare system. Annette and Albana are huge proponents of mentorship and play integral roles in the Financial Women's Association, a vibrant community of dynamic professionals and proactive institutions focused on development and empowerment to advance leadership growth and accelerate the success of all women in finance through education, mentorship, scholarships, networking and alliances across the financial community. In this LinkedIn Live, we will discuss the importance of having mentors, sponsors and truth tellers in your careers to help guide you and offer meaningful feedback. We will share tips on how to strategically leverage your network to advance your careers

For decades, the goal of corporate workers was to rise through the ranks of their organizations. They’d want to quickly shed their individual contributor roles and take up management opportunities. This was perceived as the traditional way to climb the corporate ladder of success. However, times have changed. A recent survey revealed that fewer people are wanting to become managers, as support for managers is plummeting. According to research, middle managers are the most exhausted employees at any level of an organization. In this LinkedIn Live, I will be speaking to Lia Garvin, ex-Google, Microsoft, Apple, bestselling author, TEDx speaker and a Top LinkedIn Voice, to discuss why this is. We will delve into why there is so much animosity toward managers, what makes a good/bad supervisor and how they could be better set up for success.

The start of this year has ushered in a new and unpleasant job market trend. Throughout mid-2022 to 2023, major companies announced widespread layoffs, eliminating thousands of roles all at once. The workforce is now experiencing a shift from large-scale layoffs to a more gradual and ongoing process. Under the cloud of looming layoffs, employees will confront a work environment that almost feels like the psychological torture of waterboarding—the century-old practice in which water is poured on the face of a prisoner, slowly driving them mad as they experience feelings of drowning and uncertainty as to when it will end.

One of the biggest complaints about human resources and employers is the cold and impersonal manner in which they lay off workers. How a company communicates and facilitates job cuts is essential for demonstrating empathy and providing immediate support to employees during a difficult and emotional time, as well as maintaining trust with its remaining staff and anyone looking to join the organization in the future. In this LinkedIn Live, Valerie Vadala, an experienced global talent acquisition leader who served in executive roles at Wells Fargo, Shutterstock, Invesco, OppenheimerFunds, Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers, will be giving her take on this insensitive layoff trend. We'll be discussing the viral Cloudflare firing video and how companies could conduct themselves better during these layoffs!

In this episode, I will be joined by Tuck Hauptfuhrer, founder and CEO of EarnBetter. EarnBetter is a promising new startup, backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Abstract Ventures, that focuses on helping job seekers land their dream jobs. The platform is a free AI job search assistant that can write resumes, draft cover letters and find job matches in minutes. We'll learn what inspired him to found this startup and the journey to funding. Tuck will also discuss why you should be leveraging this fast-growing technology in your job search, and walk us through how it works.

One of the biggest complaints about human resources and employers is the cold and impersonal manner in which they lay off workers. How a company communicates and facilitates job cuts is essential for demonstrating empathy and providing immediate support to employees during a difficult and emotional time, as well as maintaining trust with its remaining staff and anyone looking to join the organization in the future. In this LinkedIn Live, Valerie Vadala, an experienced global talent acquisition leader who served in executive roles at Wells Fargo, Shutterstock, Invesco, OppenheimerFunds, Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers, will be giving her take on this insensitive layoff trend. We'll be discussing the viral Cloudflare firing video and how companies could conduct themselves better during these layoffs!

Instead of shotgunning your resume out to employers, in this LinkedIn Live, I offer a more strategic approach to your job search, as spraying and praying will almost always backfire. You must have a daily system in place to be successful in your search.

Americans are becoming increasingly unhappy at work. BambooHR’s recent report benchmarking employee happiness revealed that job satisfaction has declined at a rate 10 times faster than in the previous three years. Separately, Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report found that most of the world's employees are quiet quitting, exhibiting record-high stress levels, and more than half of employees are actively or passively job-seeking. The convergence of financial turbulence, outdated management expectations and a lack of flexibility at work all contribute to declining employee satisfaction. The pandemic gave way to a reimagining of new possibilities for workers. As companies wrestle to adapt, it spotlights larger fundamental issues that have been present all along.

The majority of millionaires are self-made, and they have accumulated their wealth through a combination of hard work, education and investing. The sectors that produce America’s wealthiest people include finance and investments. Despite the recent economic challenges, the U.S. economy has been growing steadily for years, creating new jobs and opportunities for people to earn more. The stock market was on a bull run for several years, which helped millionaires increase their wealth. A surge in entrepreneurship, including building tech startups, helped mint new millionaires. More people are getting college degrees, which is leading to higher-paying jobs and more opportunities for wealth accumulation.

With the best of intentions, people have been doling out really bad interview and career advice for years. Family and friends mean well, but they tend to offer career counseling without having an actual clue about the specific circumstances and nuances of the recipient’s unique situation. In this LinkedIn Live, I will give examples of misguided career advice and explain why you should not follow it.

The New Year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It's the perfect opportunity to take stock of your career and make some bold moves to reach your full potential. Reaching for ambitious career growth often requires calculated risk taking. While risky endeavors may flame out, they build invaluable resilience, while carrying career- changing rewards, if harnessed diligently. If you're looking to make it big in 2024, consider taking one or more of these audacious risks...