HR Approved Podcast

About HR Approved Podcast

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? 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.) New episodes monthly...pending HR approval. 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. Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u (https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u)

Publisher

Blake Williams

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2024

Latest episode

30 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2025

   Chad Sowash: Navigating the Future of Recruitment & Podcasting for HR - HR Approved Podcast 5

   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. GUEST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/) Website: https://www.chadcheese.com/ (https://www.chadcheese.com/) 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. TIMESTAMP: 01:31 - The Evolution of the Chad and Cheese Podcast 05:43 - Chad's Background & Podcasting Journey 10:17 - Using Profanity & Other Podcasting Advice 13:12 - Current Job Market Challenges 16:54 - Elon Musk and the Future of DOGE 23:10 - Drones over NJ - WTF? 16:26 - The Future of Resumes and Job Applications 24:36 - The Death of the Resume & ATS Shortfalls 32:36 - The Ethics of Data Collection in Job Applications 34:35 - The Debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 35:36 - The Role of AI in Recruitment and Job Creation 44:37 - Could Brain Chemistry Dictate Political Opinions 45:55 - Core Issues Inhibiting the USA 52:27 - How Chad uses AI 55:52 - What's Happening with Job Boards 01:00:21 - The Problem with AI Interviewing Agents 01:02:51 - Exploring AI Sales Agents 01:08:55 - The Importance of Self-Care and Media-Free Reflection 01:12:40 - Bonus conversation with Walter - AI Support Agent HOST: Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting Resume Writer at HR Approved Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u (https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u) Avoid the Resume Black Hole & Double Your Interviews with HR Approved Website: https://HRapproved.com (https://HRapproved.com) Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire with Hyperdrive Recruiting Website: https://hyperdriverecruiting.com (https://hyperdriverecruiting.com)

2. 

   27 Jan 2025

   Kagehiro Mitsuyami: LockedIn AI Interview Assistant - Cheating or Fair Play? HR Approved Podcast 4

   Kagehiro Mitsuyami is Founder of LockedIn AI Interview Assistant. Super charge all professional online meetings and interviews with @LockedInAI (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC6JeZbgZNrsCO5_q7QwlIw) 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! GUEST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiachenggui/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiachenggui/) Website: https://www.lockedinai.com/ (https://www.lockedinai.com/) 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. TIMESTAMPS: 3:04 - Backstory of LockedIn AI 5:32 - Caesar's Story 8:12 - Separation from Final Round AI 10:47 - Ethical Concerns about AI Interview Support 13:41 - Technical Interviews 16:40 - Hiring at @LockedInAI (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCC6JeZbgZNrsCO5_q7QwlIw) 17:32 - Challenges during development 18:43 - Desktop versus Mobile app 20:16 - Reading script versus summarizing AI content 23:34 - Key takeaways from 50 interviews 24:39 - LockedIn AI can store & reference your stories 25:38 - User Success Story 27:39 - New Features Ahead 29:27 - AI Auto Apply 32:08 - The job of helping people land jobs 33:22 - Are they seeking funding? 34:41 - Future of software engineering careers / jobs 38:27 - Habits that have led to his success 39:35 - Questions for a recruiter HOST: Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting Resume Writer at HR Approved Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u (https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u) Avoid the Resume Black Hole & Double Your Interviews with HR Approved Website: https://HRapproved.com (https://HRapproved.com) Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire with Hyperdrive Recruiting Website: https://hyperdriverecruiting.com (https://hyperdriverecruiting.com)

3. 

   15 Nov 2024

   Shaun Hervey: Agency Recruiting, Content Creation, & Running Arkham Talent - HR Approved Podcast 3

   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. GUEST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunhervey/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunhervey/) Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkhamtalent/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkhamtalent/) 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. TIMESTAMPS: 2:44 - Favorite Band 5:02 - Creating Content part 1 10:44 - New Hyperdrive Recruiting Gear 12:38 - Politics - don't listen to this part 26:36 - Shaun's background 28:56 - Arkham Talent 32:53 - Healthcare SaaS 36:17 - Creating Content part 2 41:27 - LinkedIn Content Gurus 47:07 - LinkedIn Video Message for BD 52:43 - Cold Calling HOST: Hosted by Blake Williams, Founder / Headhunter @ Hyperdrive Recruiting Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u (https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u) Fix Your Resume & Double Your Interviews @ https://HRapproved.com (https://HRapproved.com) Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire @ https://hyperdriverecruiting.com (https://hyperdriverecruiting.com)

4. 

   10 Nov 2024

   Todd Neilson: MyCredibility.com - Elevating Your References & Testimonials - HR Approved Podcast 2

   Todd Neilson is a CISO, Cybersecurity Expert, Entrepreneur & Board Member at MyCredibility.com (http://MyCredibility.com). Credibility is what others say about you. Now you can leverage it for yourself, your company and your clients. Get AI Scored and validated videos for honesty, integrity, and emotional impact. Close deals more quickly with MyCredibility.com (http://MyCredibility.com)! 🚀 Their AI-validated video testimonials provide the credibility you need to wow potential clients and finalize agreements faster. By showcasing genuine endorsements from happy clients, you can let your work do the talking! GUEST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddneilson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddneilson/) Website: https://www.mycredibility.com (https://www.mycredibility.com) Website: https://www.mycredibility.biz (https://www.mycredibility.biz) Website: https://www.mycred.ai (https://www.mycred.ai) 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. TIMESTAMPS: 4:52 - Todd's Background 9:15 - Value of Video References & Testimonials 12:10 - Use Cases for MyCredibility.com (http://MyCredibility.com) 13:40 - AI Risk Analytics 16:14 - MyCredibility.biz (http://MyCredibility.biz) for HR & Recruiting Firms 20:39 - Ease or Requesting & Completing References 26:42 - Current Job Market Challenges 35:43 - Challenges for Recruiting Agencies 45:37 - AI's Impact on Cybersecurity HOST: Hosted by Blake Williams, Founder / Headhunter @ Hyperdrive Recruiting Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u (https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u) Fix Your Resume & Double Your Interviews @ https://HRapproved.com (https://HRapproved.com) Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire @ https://hyperdriverecruiting.com (https://hyperdriverecruiting.com)

5. 

   5 Oct 2024

   Kevin Holbert: Building Hyperleap, Jennie Johnson, Introview & JobSearcher - HR Approved Podcast 1

   Kevin Holbert is Chief Operating Officer of Hyperleap, a cutting edge software company and creator of Jennie Johnson, Introview, and Job Searcher. They are combining artificial intelligence with advanced data indexing and search offering significant advantages for job seekers and employers. Other Products Include: Supernotes.com (http://Supernotes.com), Searcher.com (http://Searcher.com), ArtVandelay.com (http://ArtVandelay.com) Try Jennie Johnson now for FREE Website: https://jenniejohnson.com/register/?utm_source=hrApproved (https://jenniejohnson.com/register/?utm_source=hrApproved) GUEST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinholbert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinholbert/) Website: https://hyperleap.com/ (https://hyperleap.com/) Website: https://introview.com/ (https://introview.com/) Website: https://jobsearcher.com/ (https://jobsearcher.com/) 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. TIMESTAMPS: 2:22 - Kevin's Story 5:42 - BountyJobs 6:26 - His Transition Away from Contingent Recruiting 7:31 - Success on BountyJobs 10:31 - Current Job Market Downturn & How We Got Here 14:41 - Challenges from the High Volume of Applicants 15:49 - AI for Job Seekers 16:23 - Job Search Strategies for Success 17:31 - Jennie Johnson 18:56 - LinkedIn Audio Message Hack 19:39 - Introview 20:02 - Cold Outreach from Candidates 20:39 - Expired Listings 21:47 - Introview Use Cases 25:00 - Comparing Video Interview Tools 29:42 - Expired Listings Part 2 30:47 - Importance of Following up Your Applications 30:56 - Challenges from the High Volume of Applicants Part 2 32:36 - Jennie Johnson Part 2 36:28 - Job Boards Cater to Employers not Candidates 37:33 - Resume Writing Scammers 39:03 - Applicant Tracking Systems & Parsing Technologies 40:15 - Human Connection is Key to Bypass the ATS 40:56 - Hyperleap 41:07 - JobSearcher.com (http://JobSearcher.com) 41:43 - Benefits of Knowing Historical Job Postings 43:09 - What's Happening with Job Boards 44:32 - Peaks & Valleys of Life 45:36 - Running an Offshore Dev Team in Ukraine 47:28 - His Journey to Rescue an Employee During the War 1:01:20 - Do the Right Thing and Everything Will Work Out 1:02:46 - Story of How I Lost My Biggest Customer HOST: Blake Williams - Chief Technical Recruiter at Hyperdrive Recruiting Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u (https://linktr.ee/blakewilliams4u) Fix Your Resume and Double Your Interview Requests with HR Approved Website: https://HRapproved.com (https://HRapproved.com) Find Your Next Job / Find Your Next Hire with Hyperdrive Recruiting Website: https://hyperdriverecruiting.com (https://hyperdriverecruiting.com)

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