HR Approved Podcast
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<p>Get ready to have your HR department's blood boil with the HR Approved Podcast (definitely NOT HR approved), where a seasoned agency recruiter (and Karen in HR's least favorite person) interviews leaders in recruiting, job hunting, and HR Technology. Who needs HR approval when you can have unfiltered and unapologetic conversations about the real world of landing a new job and surviving in the modern workplace?</p><p>Join us as we dive into the trenches of all things recruiting, job hunting, and HR technology, and come out the other side with a healthy dose of skepticism, a few choice swear words, and a strong desire to never work with HR again. (Just kidding, HR folks - we love you... sort of.)</p><p>New episodes monthly...pending HR approval.</p><p>Available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com.</p><p>Find Me Here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u">https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
January 30, 2025
Chad Sowash: Navigating the Future of Recruitment & Podcasting for HR - HR Approved Podcast 5
<p>Chad Sowash is HR's Most Dangerous Podcaster - Host of the Chad & Cheese Podcast, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor, Business Leader, Enterprise Growth, Partner Dev, GTM Strategy, Marketing, & U.S. Army Veteran. Chad has chosen to focus his energy on making a difference in veteran hiring, workforce, economic, business and technology development within the recruitment and staffing industry. Chad has inspired thousands through various speaking engagements focused on military hiring, digital strategy, workforce, education and economic development. In addition, Chad has been showcased on NBC Nightly News, CNN American Morning, and NPR Weekend Edition while also being quoted in several publications throughout the world.</p><p></p><p>GUEST: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chadcheese.com/"> https://www.chadcheese.com/</a></p><p></p><p>The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com.</p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMP:</p><p><strong>01:31 - </strong>The Evolution of the Chad and Cheese Podcast</p><p><strong>05:43 - </strong>Chad's Background & Podcasting Journey</p><p><strong>10:17 - </strong>Using Profanity & Other Podcasting Advice</p><p><strong>13:12 - </strong>Current Job Market Challenges</p><p><strong>16:54 - </strong>Elon Musk and the Future of DOGE</p><p><strong>23:10 - </strong>Drones over NJ - WTF?</p><p><strong>16:26 - </strong>The Future of Resumes and Job Applications</p><p><strong>24:36 - </strong>The Death of the Resume & ATS Shortfalls</p><p><strong>32:36 - </strong>The Ethics of Data Collection in Job Applications</p><p><strong>34:35 - </strong>The Debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)</p><p><strong>35:36 - </strong>The Role of AI in Recruitment and Job Creation</p><p><strong>44:37 - </strong>Could Brain Chemistry Dictate Political Opinions</p><p><strong>45:55 - </strong>Core Issues Inhibiting the USA</p><p><strong>52:27 - </strong>How Chad uses AI</p><p><strong>55:52 - </strong>What's Happening with Job Boards</p><p><strong>01:00:21 - </strong>The Problem with AI Interviewing Agents</p><p><strong>01:02:51 - </strong>Exploring AI Sales Agents</p><p><strong>01:08:55 - </strong>The Importance of Self-Care and Media-Free Reflection</p><p><strong>01:12:40 - </strong>Bonus conversation with Walter - AI Support Agent</p><p></p><p>HOST: </p><p>Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting </p><p>Resume Writer at HR Approved </p><p>Linktree: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u">https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u</a> </p><p></p><p>Avoid the Resume Black Hole & Double Your Interviews with HR Approved</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://HRapproved.com">https://HRapproved.com</a> </p><p></p><p>Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire with Hyperdrive Recruiting </p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hyperdriverecruiting.com">https://hyperdriverecruiting.com</a></p>
January 27, 2025
Kagehiro Mitsuyami: LockedIn AI Interview Assistant - Cheating or Fair Play? HR Approved Podcast 4
<p>Kagehiro Mitsuyami is Founder of LockedIn AI Interview Assistant. Super charge all professional online meetings and interviews with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC6JeZbgZNrsCO5_q7QwlIw"> @LockedInAI </a> AI. He is reshaping the future of online meetings and interviews with real-time actionable AI support. Is it cheating? Is it fair play? You decide! </p><p></p><p>GUEST: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiachenggui/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiachenggui/</a> </p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lockedinai.com/">https://www.lockedinai.com/</a> </p><p></p><p>The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com. </p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS: </p><p>3:04 - Backstory of LockedIn AI </p><p>5:32 - Caesar's Story </p><p>8:12 - Separation from Final Round AI </p><p>10:47 - Ethical Concerns about AI Interview Support</p><p>13:41 - Technical Interviews </p><p>16:40 - Hiring at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC6JeZbgZNrsCO5_q7QwlIw"> @LockedInAI </a> </p><p>17:32 - Challenges during development </p><p>18:43 - Desktop versus Mobile app </p><p>20:16 - Reading script versus summarizing AI content </p><p>23:34 - Key takeaways from 50 interviews </p><p>24:39 - LockedIn AI can store & reference your stories </p><p>25:38 - User Success Story </p><p>27:39 - New Features Ahead </p><p>29:27 - AI Auto Apply </p><p>32:08 - The job of helping people land jobs </p><p>33:22 - Are they seeking funding? </p><p>34:41 - Future of software engineering careers / jobs </p><p>38:27 - Habits that have led to his success </p><p>39:35 - Questions for a recruiter </p><p></p><p>HOST: </p><p>Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting</p><p>Resume Writer at HR Approved </p><p>Linktree: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u">https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u</a> </p><p></p><p>Avoid the Resume Black Hole & Double Your Interviews with HR Approved Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://HRapproved.com">https://HRapproved.com</a> </p><p></p><p>Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire with Hyperdrive Recruiting Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hyperdriverecruiting.com">https://hyperdriverecruiting.com</a></p>
November 15, 2024
Shaun Hervey: Agency Recruiting, Content Creation, & Running Arkham Talent - HR Approved Podcast 3
<p>Shaun Hervey is Founder / Headhunter at Arkham Talent, a recruiting company that believes in authenticity and being true to oneself. They don't believe in wearing masks or hiding behind a facade - they embraces their quirks and individuality, because that's what makes humans unique. Arkham is not your typical corporate recruitment agency - they're weird, vulnerable, and sarcastic. They believe you don't always have to be "on" or write in jargon to get the job done. They are brutally honest because peoples lives are bigger than a paycheck. They're not pretending to be someone they're not, and know that many of their clients feel the same way. So they encourages you to bring your best or worst, they doesn’t give a shit. Just bring yourself. </p><p></p><p>GUEST: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunhervey/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunhervey/</a> </p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkhamtalent/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkhamtalent/</a> </p><p></p><p>The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com. </p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS: </p><p>2:44 - Favorite Band </p><p>5:02 - Creating Content part 1 </p><p>10:44 - New Hyperdrive Recruiting Gear </p><p>12:38 - Politics - don't listen to this part </p><p>26:36 - Shaun's background </p><p>28:56 - Arkham Talent </p><p>32:53 - Healthcare SaaS </p><p>36:17 - Creating Content part 2 </p><p>41:27 - LinkedIn Content Gurus </p><p>47:07 - LinkedIn Video Message for BD </p><p>52:43 - Cold Calling </p><p>HOST: Hosted by Blake Williams, Founder / Headhunter @ Hyperdrive Recruiting </p><p>Linktree: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u">https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u</a> </p><p></p><p>Fix Your Resume & Double Your Interviews @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://HRapproved.com">https://HRapproved.com</a> </p><p>Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hyperdriverecruiting.com">https://hyperdriverecruiting.com</a></p>
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<p>Get ready to have your HR department's blood boil with the HR Approved Podcast (definitely NOT HR approved), where a seasoned agency recruiter (and Karen in HR's least favorite person) interviews leaders in recruiting, job hunting, and HR Technology. Who needs HR approval when you can have unfiltered and unapologetic conversations about the real world of landing a new job and surviving in the modern workplace?</p><p>Join us as we dive into the trenches of all things recruiting, job hunting, and HR technology, and come out the other side with a healthy dose of skepticism, a few choice swear words, and a strong desire to never work with HR again. (Just kidding, HR folks - we love you... sort of.)</p><p>New episodes monthly...pending HR approval.</p><p>Available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com.</p><p>Find Me Here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u">https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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