recruiting operations

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Reggie Williams, Head of Tech Talent at Bain Capital Ventures, to explore the nuanced world of recruiting. Reggie and Shannon delve into the ever-evolving landscape, emphasizing the need to adapt to market shifts and craft winning candidate engagement strategies that truly make an impact.

The conversation unfolds to reveal the delicate balance between offer acceptance rates and quality hiring in the tech industry. They dissect actionable strategies for elevating your offer acceptance rates, including the art of decoding candidate motivations and providing a realistic job preview. Reggie also sheds light on the precise equilibrium recruiters must maintain, juggling speed and precision. 

Throughout the discussion, Reggie emphasizes the power of active listening and shares practical techniques for leveraging it as a means to respond to the unique needs of every candidate.

Hiring is more competitive than ever, and the market shows no signs of slowing down. If there was ever a time to revisit your hiring process and think about your candidate experience, it's now! 

What does good recruiting look like in this market? How do you balance inclusive practices with speed and urgency? And how can hiring managers be the best partners to their recruiters?

We're covering all of these topics and more in this episode.

Show Notes

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