Orlando shares insights from his many years of experience and how he is giving back to the career-searching community through his coaching. He outlines his advice on how to navigate the interview process, especially when you’re asked to do free labor as a candidate, and how to view things from both sides of the recruitment process. Orlando also tells us about his role at Mosaic, his approach to long-term talent development, how to implement a holistic talent strategy, and much more.
Key Points From This Episode:
Some background on today’s guest, Orlando Haynes, and his impressive CV.
How Orlando has given back to the career-searching community through his coaching.
What to expect from a 60-minute clarity call with Orlando.
The most common questions Orlando gets as a coach on his clarity calls.
Advice on how to construct your resume based on your audience.
Unpacking the interview process from the perspective of the interviewer and the candidate.
Reflections on unusual, unreasonable, and unethical interview processes.
What to do when you’re asked to do free labor as an interview candidate.
Orlando’s role at Mosaic Company and his approach to long-term talent development.
Balancing the need to have a position filled with investing in hires who need time to develop.
Advocating for a holistic talent strategy and how companies need to showcase themselves.
Orlando’s recruitment predictions for 2025.
Quotes:
“It's not that we assessed whether you're a good or bad candidate overall in that five or six seconds, but [it’s] that five [to] six seconds of review let us know to pick up the phone call to learn more.” — Orlando Haynes [09:21]
“The big thing for us [at Mosaic] is [the] relationship. It's more about the long-term relationship, but it's also the education piece, whether you're a good fit for the organization or not.” — Orlando Haynes [24:01]
“[It’s important] to showcase a day in the life, [for example] ‘what does the office look like?’ – People may not say it as much, but they consider those things. Job seekers consider the space and location where they want to work.” — Orlando Haynes [36:07]
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