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Pick My Brain with Alan 'the nice one' JonesHiring in 27 Seconds: Luke Marshall on Growth, Gen Z & Video-First Recruitment with UseVerbEpisode SummaryCan a 27-second video replace a cover letter?In this episode, Alan sits down with Luke Marshall, Head of Growth at UseVerb, a startup reinventing the way frontline teams hire with short-form video job applications. Luke shares his journey from big-budget media agencies to lean startup teams, the lessons learned from building and rebuilding UseVerb, and why Gen Z is redefining how we think about recruitment, content, and connection.You’ll hear why UseVerb is doubling down on portrait video, how they’re targeting multi-location retailers and hospitality groups, and what thei...
2025-07-0136 minDayOne.FMHiring in 27 Seconds: Luke Marshall on Growth, Gen Z & Video-First Recruitment with UseVerbEpisode SummaryCan a 27-second video replace a cover letter?In this episode, Alan sits down with Luke Marshall, Head of Growth at UseVerb, a startup reinventing the way frontline teams hire with short-form video job applications. Luke shares his journey from big-budget media agencies to lean startup teams, the lessons learned from building and rebuilding UseVerb, and why Gen Z is redefining how we think about recruitment, content, and connection.You’ll hear why UseVerb is doubling down on portrait video, how they’re targeting multi-location retailers and hospitality groups, and what thei...
2025-07-0136 min
Ready For More135. Michael Smith: From Oil and Gas to Recruitment Innovation, Redefining Success and Personal Growth Through Courage and IntrospectionSend us a textWhat if the path you set out on isn't the one you end up taking? Our guest, Michael Smith, embodies the courage it takes to redefine success. After thriving in the oil and gas industry, Michael co-founded a recruitment tech company, challenging the typical narrative of career stability. Journey with us as Michael revisits his roots, trading childhood dreams of aeronautics for a global career in energy, and ultimately, daring to leap into an entirely new field. His story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the exciting potential that comes...
2024-10-071h 02
MoveUp MaxMichael Smith - How UseVerb Leverages Video & Personality to Help Job Seekers Stand OutUseVerbhttps://useverb.com/Connect with Michaelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-smith-9a48126a/Challenges in Current Hiring Processes: AI's role in hiring, loss of personal touch, and difficulty for candidates to stand out.UseVerb Platform: How UseVerb helps candidates apply with short video applications, showcasing their personality and making the hiring process more personal.Benefits of UseVerb: Companies can make better hiring decisions and job seekers can better present themselves.Call to Action: Encouragement for listeners to try UseVerb for a more effective job application process....
2024-07-1654 min
The Elite Executive Podcast35. Michael Smith - Changing Hiring Forever With UseVerbJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews CMO of UseVerb Michael Smith in this HUGE episode...
In today's episode we cover:
- The challenges of moving from your core knowledge base and taking a leap into 'the unknown'
- How stress could be affecting you without you even knowing it
- Planning your calendar to make life as easy as possible
- How UseVerb is changing the game on normal hiring processes
- Exactly why someone would get the nickname "Magic Mike"
2024-06-131h 07
Your Career Podcast with Jane JacksonA New Way to Recruit with Michael Smith, CMO at UseVerbLove Your Career Podcast? Let us know!“Magic Mike” is the Chief Marketing Officer at UseVerb, a brilliant new recruitment platform that is revolutionising the way companies recruit and the way candidates submit their job applications.Mike is also a family man, world traveller and community contributor who has over 20 years experience within the Oil and Gas industry. Interestingly, after years of pursuing titles and egos, achievements, Michael experienced a profound shift in perspective. He realised that true success lies in IMPACT, purpose, and authenticity. This epiphany led him to UseVerb, where he found...
2024-06-0947 min
Equipped PodcastPurpose: Michael Smith on Humanizing Hiring with UseVerbSelf-discovery and personal growth are essential for finding one's true purpose in life.
Join host Lane Taylor on this transformative episode of the Equipped Podcast, featuring Michael Smith, the Chief Marketing Officer at UseVerb.
Michael delves into his personal journey of self-discovery and the pivotal shift from seeking external validation to embracing a life of purpose and meaning.
He highlights the power of vertical validation and the critical role of building and nurturing strong relationships in both personal and professional realms.
This episode also explores how UseVerb is revolutionizing the recruitment pr...
2024-04-2652 min
The Job Hunting PodcastVideo Interviews Are Here to Stay (Ep 234)How to Present Yourself in Video InterviewsAre you feeling apprehensive about transitioning to video interviews? You're not alone. Many seasoned professionals find themselves out of their comfort zone in this digital-first approach. However, video interviews offer a unique opportunity to showcase your charisma, professionalism, and the unique qualities that make you the perfect fit for the role.Video interviews are a new staple in modern recruitment processes. So, in this podcast episode, Michael Smith, CMO of UseVerb, explains the significance of adopting video formats as a strategy to stand out in the competitive job...
2024-04-1551 min
Switched On"It's the TikTok for Job Applications" with Michael SmithToday we welcome Michael Smith, CMO of UseVerb, a Perth start-up back in 2016 with the aim of changing the way we apply for jobs. They’re doing this through things like video cover letters that showcase an individuals personality before their experience!
We find this super interesting at Switched On as it’s great for our younger audience who might not actually have much experience in the workplace.
This was one of our favourite episodes to record and we are super excited to see where UseVerb goes into the future!
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2024-04-011h 12
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business85 - Are Resumes Outdated? With Michael Smith of UseVerbA resume is simply a piece of paper that says what you are but doesn't convey who you are. And how could it? A piece of paper will never tell the full story. What if there was a different way? In this episode, I have a chat with Michael Smith, the CMO of UseVerb, that is on a big mission to use a bit of tech to actually bring us closer together. Don't know what UseVerb means? Don't worry, we will cover that in the episode too along with so much more!Try UseVerb for Free - https...
2024-03-2637 min
Virtual Rolodex hosted by TXCPA HoustonVirtual Rolodex with Gregory Derderian -UseVerbJoin us in a captivating podcast where Gregory Derderian, Operations Manager from UseVerb, shares how UseVerb is transforming the landscape of work and hiring. This episode covers how UseVerb is a powerful tool to create more passionate and engaged teams, by valuing genuine connections between job seekers and employers and offering innovative solutions like the 27-second video introduction. We explore how UseVerb streamlines the hiring process for efficiency and deeper engagement, and extends its capabilities beyond hiring to encompass staff management, communication, and training for building top-performing teams.
2023-11-2021 min
The Sevo ShowHow To Find A Job in 2024 with Mike Smith From UseVerbJoin us as we dive into the real world after school and figuring out your path in life. Mike Smith from UseVerb shares his wisdom from years in the workforce and building a successful tech company.
We discuss the challenges graduating students face like finding meaningful work, gaining practical skills, and maturing into adulthood. Mike provides insightful advice for young people starting their careers and struggling with confidence, communication, and work/life balance.
Mike also shares fascinating details about UseVerb, an innovative video interviewing platform that helps streamline the recruiting process for employers. He explains how it is rehumanizing...
2023-11-161h 23
Brick by Brick#005: Paul Deuchar, Bouncing Back From A Billion Dollar FailurePaul Deuchar is currently the Founder & CEO of UseVerb.com. Paul is a serial entrepreneur who has been recognised in 40 Under 40, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, Australian Product Innovation and the Australian Cool Company Awards. His previous companies were in the Robotics & EdTech Industries. We talked about: The Challenges of Building a Startup Overcoming the Cold Start Problem Using Chat GPT at work Raising Kids In A World Of AI Moving To Texas A Billion Dollar Failure Mastering...
2023-05-051h 45