Myth: Insurance and Superannuation is a boring Industry to work in. Fact: It is sexy AF! People tend have a misconception about Insurance and Superannuation. However, after the Tech downturn of 2023, we need to look deeper into other Industries, and break down some of these stereotypes. If you want to work in an environment that truly makes a difference in peoples lives, has amazing career pathways, and is STABLE, look no further! With; Andrew Smith, Alisha Hook & Daniel Marsh Enjoy! Support...
Jun 27, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
"Be interested, not interesting" - A thought provoking piece of advice. Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with the inspiring Charlotte Hall. We reflect on decades of experience in the Australian Recruitment Industry, from her first role in Recruitment, to the recent launch of Hallway People (be sure to follow Hallway People on LinkedIn) Charlotte is all about bringing the fun back into recruitment, is incredibly passionate about supporting emerging female talent, and ultim...
Jun 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
CX matters. We know that. But what actually makes a candidate’s experience great? It’s time to find out: dive into the data, based on the findings of PageUp's latest Candidate Experience survey. PageUp asked over 185,000 applicants about their experience throughout the application process —and now, the results are in. Join Edan Haddock and Rebecca Skilbeck for this informative session Enjoy! Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!...
Jun 22, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 18
There was a time when Recruitment professionals had very linear career pathways. You either advanced your career within the Agency world, or shifted Internal and advanced within HR. Now, times have changed. We are seeing much more fluid pathways between Agency and Internal. This episode features 3 Talent professionals, that have moved from Internal to Agency, into specialist roles. It's one not to miss! With Sarah Blanchard, Rebecca Di Blasi and Taj Pritchard Enjoy! Support the show Join RUBBERB...
Jun 20, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What do Michael Jackson and a parrot named Penny have in common? Chris Gillard! Join me for this fun chinwag with Chris, as we talk about his childhood in country UK and his move to Australia a decade ago. We talk about his past career in Optics, and transitioning into the Recruitment Industry (only 18 months ago!) Chris has some amazing advice for anyone considering a career in Recruitment - the importance of building your personal brand, networking and the power of authenticity. Can you guess ...
Jun 19, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Today I had a fun Recruitment Chinwag with Denise Pereira! We discuss her childhood in Pakistan (and our shared experience of being the talkative kid in class) We discuss her sporting background, and how tapping into her sporting experience has helped her in her career. Denise is a true "Sourcing Specialist" and we reflect on the role of a Sourcing Specialist a decade ago, to what it has become today. The importance of having a Sourcing function in your Talent strategy with a firm seat at the ta...
Jun 16, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Well, you asked for it.....and here it is! The Rubberband LIVE "AI (and ChatGPT) Masterclass" Today I was joined by Join 3 technology experts for this this AI journey, to answer all your burning questions. Jordan Betteridge - CMO - Recruit Wizard. Katie James - Head of Digital - Flybuys. Steve Grace- Founder & CEO - The Nudge Group. Enjoy! Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!...
Jun 13, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode was video streamed live in April. We were hoping by June the job market would have improved. Unfortunately it hasn't. Some very beneficial advice from our panel - Sandy Hutchison, Andrew Gemmell and Sarah Donegan. Given the current climate for those seeking positions in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, we wanted to share the stream with you today. Hope it helps! Enjoy! Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!...
Jun 11, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today I had the pleasure of having a chinwag with Stacey Hodgens. Stacey has had such an interesting career, from her studies in Journalism, to working in business development, taking the leap of faith into recruitment, and now focussing on strategy, change and transformation. We discuss what makes an effective Talent/ Recruitment consultant, and landed on three themes that make up that winning formula: "Curiosity". "Authenticity". "A commercial mindset". Some valuable advice for anyone consider...
Jun 09, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Coming to you live from sunny (never!) Ballarat, Victoria! Today I had the pleasure of chinwagging with Brylee Brooks. We talk about Brylee's early career, which included working in Singapore. We discuss the lessons she learned along the way, and give some powerful advice for those out there who are transitioning from Agency recruitment to Internal recruitment. We also discuss the importance of humanising our recruitment processes, and to always remember the person behind the CV. Brylee is passi...
Jun 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Bold title, right? Bold episode too! Delighted to have been joined by Ben George for this thought-provoking episode. We talk about traditional job interview methods, designed for a world that no longer exists. We debate the need for behavioural interviewing and note taking, and brainstorm some fun ideas that are worth giving a crack. Enjoy! Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!...
Jun 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
GUEST : Deepak Singh - POSITION : Founder and Head of People Experiences - COMPANY: Mission and Rhythm - TOPIC : B is for Belonging - FORMAT : Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!
May 30, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We all want a seat at the table. But are we really listening to our CEOs? Do we know what the expectations of CEOs are when it comes to Talent and Recruitment? What do CEOs expect of their internal talent teams? What do CEOs expect from their agency recruitment partners? We are about to find out! "Talent and Recruitment- what do CEOs really want?" Our guest panel are: Mark Gates- CEO- (NFP) Sarah Lyons- CEO- (Insurance/ Financial Services) Anthony Seymour-Walsh- CEO- (Consumer/ Technology) Suppo...
May 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode of Recruitment Chinwag, I had the pleasure of chatting to Steph Chara of Businessary. Both of us started our careers within retail (in-store) so we have a good old chinwag about the skills we learned in retail and how we apply them as recruitment professionals. We discuss Steph's transition from retail, to recruitment and her passion for inclusive hiring. Steph also gives us some insight on the importance of "slowing down" in the recruitment industry, and how practicing Yoga has ...
May 24, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Layla Stoykovich, all the way up north in Port Macquarie! We discussed Layla's background and history, starting her career as a love match-maker, working and living in Barcelona and returning to Australia to work in Talent and Recruitment. We had a great chinwag about Candidate Experience and Employer Branding, and how providing a memorable CX, providing a deep human connection with candidates, is paramount to having an effective brand in the market. Layla is ...
May 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today I had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Naomi Way of Moss & Co. Consulting! We learn about Naomi's early career in Real Estate, and how her experience as a candidate piqued her interest in becoming a Recruitment Consultant. We hear about her travels to Australia as a backpacker and moving into the wonderful world of Recruitment. We also discuss Naomi's transition into becoming her own boss, setting up the successful Legal Recruitment agency Moss & Co. Consulting. Lo...
May 19, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In the Rubberband network, we have a channel called “BANDERS GOT TALENT” where we showcase and celebrate the community’s hidden talents. We have so many talented members in the group! This session is to discuss the benefits of creativity in your day-to-day life. The benefits it can have on your mental health, and how embracing creativity can make you stronger in your profession! Join our panel, who will be also showcasing some of their amazing artistic talents! Shay Duldig - Painting Gavin Lamb ...
May 15, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Today we had the pleasure of having a Recruitment Chinwag with Simon Bernardino of The Lab17! We hear about Simon’s journey, as a child of refugees from East Timor, growing up in Darwin and travelling the world. We learn about his passion for the Recruitment industry and how he found this career path. We talk about the importance of a strong work ethic, connection, and community. We end on a high note, where Edan confuses a Bush Doof with Poof Doof! Enjoy! Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!...
May 12, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Technology space has been particularly challenging for 2023. It has been deflating for many, and many of our peers and friends have found themselves displaced during the downturn. We pulled together a panel of Technology Recruiters who are currently recruiting. We spoke about trends and provided some hope that it isn’t all “doom and gloom” Companies are hiring, and we discussed trends that gave the audience some hope that things will be changing soon. With; Narissa Diwan Natalie Bentivegna J...
May 09, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Do you believe we should be displaying the position salary on all job advertisements? Pay transparency is coming. It will become a reality. But are we ready? With; • Shantel Wetherall- Renumeration and Benefits • Gemma Saunders- DE&I • Russell Ayles- Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!...
May 09, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1
