Mastering Internal Hiring with Alex Elliot

Alison is joined by her friend and former colleague, Alex Elliot, a recruitment industry expert, in the latest instalment of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast. 

Together, they discuss the importance of internal hiring for the success of recruitment businesses and delve into the unique approach of Alex’s London-based agency, Liquid Personnel, which specialises in finding top-tier sales talent.

With over 1,000 interviews under his belt, Alex shares his insights on the common mistakes recruiters make when hiring for themselves, including psychological bias, lack of clarity in purpose, failure to build a structured and aligned assessment process, and lack of interviewing skills. He emphasises the importance of asking level-five questions and finding a balance between pushing and pulling during the interview process.

In this exclusive episode, Alison and Alex delve deeper into the topic of internal hiring and the common mistakes that recruiters make. They discuss strategies for successful hiring at scale, the traits they look for in potential hires, and their preferred process for recruiting inexperienced sales hires in the recruitment industry. Additionally, they talk about the value of reliable hiring and how their approach has changed since the pandemic.

If you're seeking practical guidance on leading a recruitment business during these uncertain economic times, then this episode is a must-listen! As part of our insightful leadership series, you'll gain valuable advice that you won't want to miss.

 

Timestamped Guide:

01.12-  Introduction to Alex and Alison’s association 

02.31 - Can you explain to the audience your current ventures?

03.24 - What common mistakes do recruiters make when hiring for themselves?

08.25 - Internal hiring recruiters now do what they once criticised their clients for.

12.37 - How did Liquid Personnel implement effective strategies to achieve successful hiring at scale while making their proposition compelling and ensuring the success of their new hires?

19.05 - What traits do you look for?

26.55 - What is your preferred process for recruiting inexperienced sales hires in the recruitment industry?

33.05 - The importance of hiring experienced and inexperienced hires. 

39.28 - Interviewing a trainee vs. an experienced recruiter. 

42.43- Why do you think good, reliable hiring helps increase the value of your company?

44.57 - What have you changed since before the pandemic, and has the profile that you look for changed in any way? 

49.48 - How should candidates and organisations reach out to you? 

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