Summer Edition: The Problem Isn't the Market. It's Misalignment
In Today's Job Market, Your Story Matters More Than Ever
Let's break it down.
Creative Leaders & Hiring Managers
Job Seekers & Career Dreamers
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CREATIVE LEADERS AND HIRING MANAGERS
Is Your Hiring Strategy Leaking Talent?
Don't blame it on the trends. It's time to look inward.
The "Insulated Organism" Syndrome
Are you having difficulty attracting the right candidates for your brand? Do your interview processes take too long? Watch for these Red Flags that your interview process is broken and your hiring strategy is flawed:
Jobs have been open for more than three weeks without third-round interviews
You're losing candidates to competitors
The internal HR team can't recruit outside of applicants
Applicants aren't matching candidate expectations
Salary expectations aren't meeting the budget
Your job titles confuse candidates and lead to disengagement
Why is this happening? The answer usually requires an outside, expert analysis. Why bring in a Recruiter to help solve these common hiring pitfalls?
Because……
Self-diagnosing is too hard.
The problem is misdirection. When your candidate search is not producing positive results, it's too easy to look around and find reasons the process isn't working.
Here are some I've heard recently:
We have a unique culture and can't find someone who fits
We are a small company, and larger companies are beating us for the talent we want
The candidates we talk to don't want to work hard enough
We are a little-known brand
Break the Insulated Organism Syndrome cycle and get expert advice to get to the REAL reasons you aren't filling roles with the right talent.
What's the real real?
Your Open Role Story Lacks Cohesion
When a candidate goes through the interview process with your organization, they are looking for a place where they can fit in, grow, and feel appreciated. What they aren't looking for is chaos, indecision, and siloed functions that can't even agree on the responsibilities and expectations for the role.
Build Trust with Internal Alignment
Today, trust is the most valuable brand currency. (now, read that again) You either build trust with a cohesive and thoughtful interview process, or you damage your brand and your hiring power through a rushed and chaotic process.
Here are some practical ways to build trust with better interviewing processes:
BEFORE you start the interview process, be sure you have internal alignment.
Meet with everyone who will be on the interviewing panel.
Assign roles and discuss the types of questions each interviewer will ask.
Decide on candidates as a group—every interviewer's voice should be heard.
HOT TIP: Don't let one person on the interview team derail the process without understanding why (even if that person is the CEO or founder).
Time to Bring in The Keva Dine Agency
As your hiring partner, we bring in an outside perspective and can identify root causes of misalignment and candidate search inefficiencies.
Let's face it, the market is changing fast. Something as basic as an outdated job title can create confusion for potential candidates and result in wasted time, ultimately leading to the inability to attract and hire the right talent for an open role.
Investing in the right recruitment partner can save time, money, and secure the talent needed to drive revenue.
Think of us not as vendors, but as strategic advisors. Trust us to help get your hiring back on track. We've been doing this for 25 years. We have the experience. We have the expertise. We have the connections.
SAVE YOUR BRAND HIRE GREAT TALENT
JOB SEEKERS AND CAREER DREAMERS
To stand out, you need to "own your story."
Tell it well, or get caught in the AI distortion
The Problem with Your Old LinkedIn Profile
You might be shocked to see what I see when I look at your LinkedIn profile through tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and LinkedIn Recruiter. You may think LinkedIn describes you as a people leader and an experienced creative. But when the AI scrubs your profile, the summary only pulls up a few facts about your individual contributions.
No wonder you aren't getting those call-backs after submitting your application!
HOT TAKE: The bare-bones LinkedIn profile you created 3 years ago is no longer cutting it.
Be Intentional. Tell a Story. Get Noticed.
It's so easy to become complacent, too busy, and even lazy when it comes to making sure YOUR BRAND is up-to-date. You wouldn't let the company brand you're working on look like yesterday's news, so why are you looking so outdated?
Here are some critical things to think about as you define your personal brand to tell your story:
What do you want to be known for?
How do you want to show up professionally?
What are your specific career goals?
When you've identified your story, craft a narrative and then tell it consistently across all platforms, including your portfolio. Then, regularly review and update your online presence to reflect your desires and career goals.
We don't expect you to do this on your own. We have programs to help you develop a kick ass personal brand and move your career to the next level.
GET BRANDED. GET THE JOB.
Level Up Your Career
Coaching gives you the edge you need
Traditional Job Search Strategies Aren't Enough
To keep up with the rapidly changing job market, the influence of AI, and increased competition, job seekers need to start working like recruiters to land that "just right" job.
And how do you work more like a recruiter?
First: Be more strategic and proactive.
Second: Understand the process and what internal and external recruiters look for.
Third: Identify your areas of improvement and optimize, optimize, optimize.
Coaching is an investment in yourself
Clear the clutter and get hyper-focused on creating the best version of yourself to present. Stop thinking of career coaching as a "nice to have" and start thinking about how you can set yourself up for immediate success as well as long-term career growth.
We get requests all the time for "white glove" career coaching. We've heard you, and we've revamped our coaching programs to better meet your needs.
Get expert guidance and explore our coaching services to understand how you show up in recruiter screens and then level up to pursue your career dreams.
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