Inside Scoop
Staffing can be one of the biggest challenges for business owners—especially when you’re trying to find the right people to help take your business to the next level. We get it—handing over parts of your business to someone else can be tough. But with the right team in place, growth becomes a whole lot easier. That’s why in this episode, we’re diving into how to find and recruit the right talent—with the help of our special guest, Devin Shelton.
Devin is the proud owner of Devine Management Consulting which helps business owners like you make smarter, more strategic staffing and recruiting decisions. You won’t want to miss this conversation!
You must set the tone upfront…
Core Lessons From This Conversation
#1 Clear communication is everything. When working with recruitment agencies you need to clearly express your preferences, and expectations, and document everything to avoid confusion later.
#2 Don’t stop at your first “perfect” candidate. Is it tempting? Yes. Keep interviewing until your chosen candidate starts working.
#3 Partnering with the right agency can level up your hiring game. Not everybody has to be your competitor even when you are working in the same field!
Episode Breakdown
[1:58-3:00] Devin starts by providing a detailed introduction to her company, Devine Management Consultancy, the services she provides, and her partnerships with other agencies.
[3:12-8:29] What are the dos and don’ts of working with a staffing and recruitment company? Devin answers this question with the knowledge she has gained over the years.
[9:01-11:20] Devin shares her insights on the common mistakes business owners and companies should avoid when posting about jobs.
[19-25:22:28] Devin speaks about how you can find out if a potential candidate would fit in well with your client’s company and how asking particular questions helps significantly with this!
[22:40-24:18] Here, we discuss how AI can influence staffing and recruitment.
[24:22-29:03] Devin does a quick walk down the memory lane and shares how she started her entrepreneurial journey and the struggles she faced along the way.
[41:27-43:25] Devin shares her views on using tools and software for recruitment and how other things such as referrals can prove to be valuable.
Your Go-To Resource List
Connect with Devin: devine@devinemanagementconsulting.com
Follow Devin on Social Media: LinkedIn
Dig Deeper with These Resources
Our Daily Bread: A Guide to Assist You with Your Job Search By Devin Renae (Shelton).
This guide is to assist you with your job search. It’s design to be utilized as a job-hunting tool. It provides you with basic knowledge on creating a resume, posting your resume online, and interviewing. Most of all the workbook provides encouragement and empowers a job seeker to stay motivated during their job search.
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