The Talent Trade
Episodes
Managing Between the Ears
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about the 5 areas to look for when building your confidence up in an uncertain market, the unexpected role of physical fitness and spirituality i...
Talent Trade Tidbit - You Got Your Bonus...Now What?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So, you got your bonus. What does that mean for your job satisfaction? Happier than ever? Or time to hit the market? Before you make any big mov...
Biz Dev Basics
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out the 3 things to look for when evaluating if the person you're calling is a suspect vs a prospect, the most important 4-letter "F" word, and h...
Happy New Year from The Talent Trade!
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas closes out 2023 with a fun exercise in year-end gratitude, and a unique way to frame your professional accomplishment...
Merry Christ-Maas from The Talent Trade!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas wishes listeners the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmases, and shares a few of her favorite traditions. ...
Scripting for Success
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how to better operate in marketing vs. recruiting mode, including 2 simple types of scripts that can create a roadmap to save you mental ener...
Planning the Perfect Day
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to plan your perfect workday, including being effective vs. being efficient, working your recruiting desk like a retail store, "10 x 10s" an...
Postgame with the Client
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how a well-executed client debrief can become the biggest way to promote a growing relationship with HR, and learn the value of practicing aw...
Happy Thanksgiving from The Talent Trade!
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas breaks down the Thanksgiving lesson that listeners can carry with them EVERY day, plus her favorite Thanksgiving trad...
Nailing the Candidate Debrief
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drill down on how to conduct a flawless candidate debrief, including how to get candidates to share their FEELINGS, put on your listening hat, and use...
Creating Your Candidate Creed
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between candidate and recruiter is a two-way street. Avoid having to have a West Side Story-style dance battle over that street by f...
Classy Client Prep
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let a first interview feel like an awkward first date. Learn the reason why a lot of interviews can start off sloppy, how to create the best 60...
Getting Candid About Candidate Prep
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing worse than an undercooked candidate. Get the lowdown on how to get your candidate ready for the big interview, including tips on ident...
Scripting for Voicemails and Calls
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, so robots can be funny sounding. But you know what else robots are? Prepared. Learn how to devise a script for your voicemails and outreach cal...
Preparing for the Phone Interview
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 7 essential steps toward giving a rockin’ phone interview, including what to do ahead of time, how to prepare your environment, what to do...
Positively Skeptical
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The truth is that no deal is a done deal, until its a done deal. Learn how to be skeptical, in a positive way, and about being married to process, an...
Navigating Your Candidates Through the Emotional Forest of Change
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Change is scary. And walking through the dark woods can be scary...especially with a candidate. In this episode, learn to strike a balance...
Why "Talent Trade"?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we here, what does it mean for your professional success, and what does Tom Cruise have to do with it? Host Stephanie Maas has the answers.Di...
Getting to Know Host Stephanie Maas
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know Stephanie Maas, host of The Talent Trade, and find out what she has in store for listeners...
The Talent Trade
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulling together decades of expertise from one of the top ten executive search firms in the country, The Talent Trade is honest and inf...