Dispelling the Unicorn Candidate Myth with Gabi Preston-Phypers

In our latest episode on the Recruitment Leadership podcast, Alison is joined by Gabi Preston-Phypers, the co-founder of Tooled-Up Raccoons, a groundbreaking company that is poised to transform the way recruiters search for candidates. 

By empowering recruiters to discover a more diverse pool of talent in previously untapped markets, Gabi's business is revolutionising the recruitment landscape. The results from their previous experiments have been nothing short of remarkable, with a staggering increase of up to 200 times in the number of potential candidates identified.

During the episode, Gabi astounds listeners with impressive demonstrations showcasing the extraordinary capabilities of their system.

As an added bonus, listeners will receive an exclusive signup rate by using the referral code - RACCOON5RL

Gabi's professional journey commenced at JP Morgan as an operations analyst, where she honed her analytical skills before immersing herself in the recruitment industry. Throughout the episode, we delve into the specific challenges faced by recruiters in the digital age, where the sheer volume of candidates online can be overwhelming. Traditional filtering methods are no longer sufficient, and Gabi sheds light on the limitations of such approaches.

She emphasises the power of Boolean search and the dire need for greater efficiency in candidate sourcing. The discussion brings to the forefront the critical importance of streamlining recruitment processes to overcome delays and disengagement, which can impede the acquisition of top talent.

Join us for this exciting episode to uncover how Tooled-Up Raccoons confronts these challenges head-on and enhances overall business efficiency. Prepare to be amazed by the innovative solutions they offer and gain valuable insights into the future of recruitment.

 

Timestamped Guide:

00.53- Introduction to Gabi

02.30 - How did you arrive at your current position?

04.59- Describe the challenges and discoveries you have encountered in the ever-evolving world of recruitment, enabling you to found Tooled-Up Racoons (TUR)

10.58 - What are the weaknesses of search efficiency and the implications of these limitations on businesses?

13.40 - Can you provide specific instances within your business where you can highlight how it measurably differs from other companies in terms of efficiency?

15.42- How does the language barrier in conducting searches relate to international business expansion and diversity and inclusivity goals?

17.01 - A demonstration of how TUR works in practice.

25.09- For businesses considering your demo, some might think their employees lack the necessary skills in Boolean search. How have you overcome this obstacle?

29.50- How do integration and implementation challenges affect the success of new recruitment technology, and does TUR integrate with other platforms?

33.06- How does TUR ensure security and protect businesses from the risks associated with employee departures and knowledge loss?

36.35- Could you provide specific examples of business success stories from your licensees? 

41.35- How can people reach out to you?

If you would like to connect with Gabi,  please see below: https://bit.ly/3IhVzwy  💻

 

Referral code - RACCOON5RL

 

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