Melissa Grabiner is a highly experienced HR and Talent Acquisition professional with over two decades in the field. Today, she is a prominent LinkedIn thought leader and is currently ranked as a top female and HR creator. Her expertise includes building talent acquisition functions, managing teams, overseeing large-scale hiring, and leading HR activities through organizational changes.
In this episode of The Speed to Hire Show, Melissa discusses how to develop a more effective and efficient screening process to manage and reduce high volumes of unqualified candidates, and the impact of proactive candidate sourcing and outreach on your talent pipeline, employer brand, and candidate experience.
Notes
As a Job Search Coach and a Global Director of Talent Acquisition with over 20 years of experience, Melissa has interviewed hundreds of candidates, edited thousands of resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and helped hundreds of job seekers land multiple offers.
Melissa is dedicated to utilizing her unique skills and knowledge of hiring and recruitment to help organizations elevate their hiring process through more methodical planning and alignment with hiring managers earlier in the process, and proactive sourcing and relationship-building to develop a stronger talent pipeline.
Key Takeaways
[11:58] Best Practices to Reduce High Volumes of Unqualified Applications
[23:20] Getting Aligned With Hiring Managers: The Power of a Strong Job Description
[36:42] Proactive Sourcing: How to Build a Quality Candidate Pipeline
[53:56] Evaluating for Culture Fit: Targeted Questions for Candidates and Companies
Additional Resources
How to Write an Effective Job Description that Works For You, Not Against You
7 Ways to Better Assess Candidates for Cultural Fit With Your Organization
The Complete Guide to Effective Candidate Screening and Selection