Episode 101

Episode 101 - Special Holiday 2023 Series: Unpolished GOLD - Navigating the Hiring Landscape w/ Jane McCracken

Holiday Series 2023 - Unpolished MBA Gold: Mining For Talent In Transition

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jane McCracken, a serial entrepreneur and an expert in the recruitment industry. Jane brings a wealth of knowledge about the current job market, offering invaluable insights for both job seekers and employers.

Some Topics Discussed Include:

Adapting to New Communication Styles:

  • Embracing open-mindedness and adapting to how different generations communicate.

Corps Team's Mission and Services:

  • An overview of Corps Team's role in the staffing and recruitment industry, catering to startups and Fortune 500 companies.

The Evolution of MomCore to Corps Team:

  • The company's journey and expansion from focusing on helping women re-enter the workforce to serving a broader clientele.

Current Hiring Trends and Challenges:

  • Insights into the robust yet nuanced job market, companies' right-sizing strategies, and opportunities amidst layoffs.

Focus on Soft Skills and Behavioral Interviews:

  • The shift towards evaluating candidates based on soft skills and behavioral aspects during the hiring process.

Utilizing AI and YouTube for Interview Preparation:

  • Tips on using tools like ChatGPT and YouTube to prepare for interviews and improve responses.

Job Application Strategies:

  • Advice on being patient, thorough, and leveraging networks to enhance job application success.

Engaging Corps Team for Talent Acquisition

Follow Jane McCracken

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-karwoski-mccracken-821227/

Company: Corps Team https://www.corpsteam.com/

Follow Monique Mills

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/

Bio Website: https://moniquemills.biz/

TPM Focus - Strategy Firm for Startups and SMBs: https://tpmfocus.com/

Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com

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Monique Mills

Monique Mills is a degreed electrical engineer turned serial entrepreneur. Though she has an MBA, she wants to debunk the myth that you need one to be successful in business, innovation, or entrepreneurship. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER GO TO MONIQUEMILLS.BIZ