If you’re thinking of making a career change then you’re in the right place. In each episode I chat to ordinary people who have made extraordinary career changes.
I hope you enjoy this conversation and if you're feeling stuck in your career, let me help. I'm Yesim Nicholson and I work with people all over the world who have lost the joy in their work. Sometimes it will take a radical change to find work that feels meaningful to you. Other times it's small tweaks to your existing situation. Together we'll work out what's best for you!
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Today's episode
In this episode, Yesim Nicholson reunites with Darren Bush, Head of Talent Acquisition at Ericsson, to delve into career trajectories and recruitment strategies.
They discuss Darren's vast experience in recruitment, his insights into talent acquisition, and his career journey from investment banking to his current role.
Darren also explains his motivation to keep creating side projects, such as his podcast 'TA Tech Unboxed' and his latest project - the 'Get Hired Toolkit'.
The conversation touches on how job seekers can improve their chances of landing roles, the importance of company culture, and the impact of inefficiencies within the recruitment process. We also talked about why people get ghosted in the recruitment process.
They also discuss strategies for addressing career dissatisfaction and making successful career changes.
00:00 Introduction and Reunion
01:32 Discussing the Book and Career Paths
02:49 Quarter-Life Crisis and Career Shifts
04:25 The Importance of Career Exploration
06:53 Understanding Talent Acquisition
09:45 Darren's Career Journey
16:09 Creating Efficient Systems
19:10 Navigating Company Culture
22:55 Understanding Candidate Preferences
23:33 The Importance of Structured Scorecards
25:04 Balancing Gut Instinct and Bias
26:37 Exploring Side Projects and Career Stages
28:57 The Journey of a Tweaker and Toe-Dipper
29:29 Challenges and Learnings from Side Projects
37:57 Addressing Recruitment Inefficiencies
43:16 Advice for Job Seekers
45:10 Networking and Career Change Tips
48:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Darren here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenbush-gethiredtoolkit/
His latest venture - https://www.Gethiredtoolkit.com
His podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ta-tech-unboxed/id1715241168
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