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Get in on the Action! Atlas20 Recruitment Influencers Not to Miss in May
30/05/2024
5 MIN
Welcome back, everyone! It’s that time again – ATLAS20 is back, and we’re ready to celebrate the top recruitment influencers making waves this month.
May was buzzing with seriously cool discussions – think salary negotiations, the remote work shuffle, and wait for it—face-to-face meetups making a comeback!
And don’t miss out on the interesting thread about hiring hypocrisy and today’s “interview disaster class”. What also struck a chord was the talk about how recruiters can truly change their game by breaking down the “Recruiter Iceberg,” focusing on the hidden 90%, and honing those recruiter skills.
🔥 One of the hottest topics right now is AI in recruitment. Everyone’s talking about how recruiters are using AI to automate everything—from finding candidates and managing pipelines to running outreach campaigns and taking interview notes.
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Now, before we get into those fascinating convos, let’s reveal our leading Atlas20 recruitment influencers and celebrate their creativity and influence in shaping the recruitment scene!
Which recruitment influencers are on the fast track to growing their audience?
Big cheers to Brianna Rooney with an impressive 3.2% boost in followers in just a month!
And a shoutout to Anita Lettink for making waves yet again with a 2.8% increase in followers. Also joining the ranks of audience builders are Mark Whitby, Thomas Warner, and Wendy Van Ierschot.
Your efforts in recruitment branding is truly inspiring. Keep rocking it!
May Roundup: Key Trends and Takeaways
What drove the frontrunners to the top of Atlas20 this month?
It’s noisy out in the social media world! Want to stand out? Then get some genuine conversations going. And not just any chatter – we’re talking about serious recruiter-worthy discussions. Read on for some engaging interactions from May’s top performers on Atlas20!
🏆 Kudos to Carolyn Christie for topping Atlas20 yet again this month!
Lesson learned: if you wanna rock those text-based posts, stay authentic! Keeping it real is a great way to boost LinkedIn engagement.
Carolyn sparked some great discussions with topics like why recruiters should go beyond the resume, the ins and outs of remote work, and nailing those salary negotiations.
Check out this post where she helped a candidate get a $25K increase. Because recruiters should always fight for their candidates. Impressive, right?
And let’s not forget one of her thought-provoking questions about whether salary transparency laws need to be tightened. Awesome job!
🏆Hishem Azzouz, our star player, is full of great advice. Like this post about why saying ‘no’ in recruitment is just as important as saying ‘yes’.
Wondering why? Here are his reasons:
- No time given to understand the job; client wants CVs ASAP.
- Job open for 3 months, client rejects advice to boost competitiveness.
- Five other agencies in the mix, no feedback on why they’re struggling to fill the role.
Talk about a tough crowd!
In another cool insight he dropped in a post – face-to-face meetings are making a comeback!
Top recruiters are opting for in-person chats and video calls over emails and texts to build relationships quicker. It could totally give you an edge in today’s market.
Now, that’s something to think about!
🏆 Joel Lalgee is stirring up some serious buzz on the list!
Any recruiter will relate to his hilarious yet spot-on example about the recruiter-tech candidate dynamic. A recruiter’s life is tough!
He also asks some serious questions like what makes a role hard to fill? Salary issues, location preferences, endless hiring processes, waiting for the perfect candidate— he covers it all.
Can’t wait for more of his witty and fun-filled posts. Bring on the laughs, Joel!
🏆 Andrew MacAskill brought his A-game in May with his “walk the talk” videos.
Watch this one where he calls out hiring hypocrisy and shares a story about today’s “Interview Disasterclass” where HR teams stress confidentiality and make candidates sign CDAs.
We agree that interviewing is a two-way street – only protecting commercial interests isn’t fair.
He also chimed in on the return of in-person meetings, pointing out that business is a contact sport. Meeting face-to-face leads to better conversations and stronger connections.
Sure, tech is handy, but online meetings can be draining. So, give it a shot—try doing your next interviews, customer meetings, or team meetings in person and see the difference!
Keep the great advice coming!
🏆 Greg Savage, another top performer this month, shares his insights and strategic acumen this month.
He breaks down the “Recruiter Iceberg,” showing how recruitment can lure you in with quick wins but then hits you with a ton of struggles. Forget about instant results – recruitment is no walk in the park.
To truly get what a recruiter goes through, you’ve got to check out the hidden 90%: the rejection, long hours, fear, hard work, courage, sacrifices, stress, discipline, and the endless learning from failures.
He advises not to just focus on the tip of the iceberg—the visible success. Zero in on the hard work underneath. Work on those underwater skills, and you’ll watch your game change!
His insights are too good to miss out on!
⭐If you’re frustrated with cold outreach challenges on LinkedIn, make sure to listen to Sean Anderson‘s advice.
Hoxo’s 20:10:5 method can elevate your LinkedIn strategy – from basic interactions to valuable leads.
In this guide, they reveal the secrets to consistently generating warm leads on LinkedIn. All it takes is 15 minutes of hacking the LinkedIn Algorithm to attract warm leads every day.
Now, you won’t have to waste time contacting unresponsive contacts. Instead, find warm leads that you can turn into potential sales!
Check out this post to learn why it’s crucial to keep building new 1st-degree connections on LinkedIn. Great insights, Sean!
Influential Recruitment Podcasters Setting the Tone
Hishem Azzouz takes the lead once more as our top podcaster with the Recruitment Mentors podcast!
Tune in to this episode for key insights on building a successful recruitment company: from focusing on solutions, prioritising key metrics, understanding hiring needs, investing in training, and proactively building for growth.
Sean Anderson’s RAG Podcast scored big this month! But the real treat is a collaboration between RAG Podcast and the Recruitment Mentors Podcast.
In this special episode, top podcasters Sean and Hishem team up to explore the five key traits of successful recruitment founders. From building a business that fits your style to the power of niche branding and prioritising personal well-being. Definitely worth a listen!
Another top performing podcast is Matt Alder’s Recruiting Future.
Check out this episode, as Matt talks about the fast-paced changes in recruiting technology and how it’s improving hiring outcomes, boosting efficiency, and enhancing the candidate experience.
With more candidates using AI and a new generation entering the workforce, the recruiting landscape is evolving. Matt reveals how top companies are balancing technology and human interaction to reinvent their recruiting processes. Don’t miss these insights!
Join Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman on The Chad & Cheese Podcast as they dive into bold topics and keep you updated with their weekly roundup – The Shred that discusses who’s raised funds, acquisitions, and moves in the recruitment world.
They also discuss the impact of generative AI and ChatGPT on tech jobs, how junior tech pros can evolve, and the current state of seed round startups. If you’re in tech hiring, this episode is a must-listen to navigate today’s challenging landscape.
Tune into Mark Whitby’s podcast, The Resilient Recruiter for some great insider tips on succeeding in the recruitment industry.
In a world where LinkedIn and ChatGPT dominate, one tool remains resilient: the phone call. But is cold calling still essential for recruitment and sales? Can you succeed as a modern recruiter without it? In this episode, Mark discusses why embracing cold calling is crucial for staying competitive. Don’t miss it!
Not on the list?
📢 To all the amazing recruitment influencers out there, if we haven’t caught up with you yet, give us a shout and we’ll make sure to include you.
Thanks to everyone for your fantastic contributions. Your insights are truly inspiring! And for everyone else, keep them coming—we can’t wait to see what June has in store. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together!
