Episode 99

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27th Jun 2024

99. Building Your Team: Claire Myers' Guide to Strategic Hiring

Are you looking to expand your service-based business but feel overwhelmed by the hiring process? Unlock the secrets to effective recruitment with insights from Claire Myers Vitale, founder of Claire Myers Consulting. Claire shares her journey from Northwestern Mutual to establishing her own talent firm. Discover the challenges she faced and her pivotal transition from consulting to focusing primarily on recruiting. Claire's advice on betting on yourself and adapting business plans based on real-world experiences will inspire and equip you to tackle your hiring hurdles.

Struggling with crafting the perfect job description? Learn the strategic process of identifying tasks that drain your energy and the importance of delegation. Claire emphasizes the need for personalized job roles that align with your unique business needs. Through real-world examples, she explains how to decide on the appropriate level of experience for new hires and why relying on generic online templates might not be the best approach. This will empower you to maximize your return on investment by making informed hiring decisions.

Remote work dynamics have you puzzled? Claire dives into the evolving trends of remote work in the wealth management industry, contrasting rigid in-office mandates with flexible work environments. She also shares effective hiring strategies beyond merely posting job openings. Discover how to leverage LinkedIn, ask for referrals, and utilize specific professional boards to attract top talent. Plus, learn about the benefits of working with a recruiting firm! This episode is packed with insights to make your hiring process less daunting and more successful. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Insights into effective recruitment strategies for service-based businesses
  • Advice on betting on yourself and adapting business plans based on real-world experiences
  • The strategic process for crafting compelling job descriptions
  • How to identify tasks that drain energy and the importance of delegation
  • Pitfalls of relying on generic online job description templates
  • How to understand evolving trends in remote work within the wealth management industry
  • Effective strategies beyond posting job openings: leveraging LinkedIn, referrals, and professional boards
  • Benefits of working with recruiting firms in the hiring process
  • Insights and tips to make the hiring process less daunting and more successful

Highlights

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Navigating the Recruitment Process for Growth

10:18

Crafting Effective Job Descriptions for Hiring

22:53

Hiring Strategies for Remote Work

33:52

Effective Hiring Strategies for Business Owners

43:23

Maximizing Recruitment and Career Placement

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