Ellen Loft

I will tell you the best way to eliminate distractions... Nothing is more important than this one thing: 📌 Stop reading the collaborative articles on LinkedIn - this way they will finally stop popping up on people's feeds and stop distracting them from good content Drop 🎤

It's like trying to match your socks with your shoes—tricky, but oh-so-important! So, how do you ensure your strategy aligns perfectly with the hiring manager's goals? Well, it's all about playing Cupid between the company's needs and the candidate's skills. Think of it as a delicate dance. You sway between the hiring manager's wish list and the candidate's strengths, making sure they're in sync. It's all about understanding the company culture, the role requirements, and the candidate's aspirations—all while dodging the occasional curveball like Indiana Jones. If all else fails, just remember: a little bit of charm, and a whole lot of social media stalking can go a long way!

2 FREE ideas for you, startup leaders 👇🏽 1. Startups can host quirky and fun recruitment events that showcase their company culture and personality. Maybe a themed costume party where everyone dresses up as their favorite coding language? Who wouldn't want to join a company where Python and JavaScript dance together? 2. The Coffee Shop Chronicles: Transform local coffee shops into informal networking hubs where candidates can meet with current employees for casual chats. Picture this: a barista brewing lattes while engineers brainstorm solutions to coding challenges over croissants. It's networking with a side of caffeine, creating authentic connections that money can't buy. P.S. LinkedIn should pay for my creative cost-effective ideas!

Understand the business Understand your clients Understand your boss Support candidates Get on with it and Don't get fired!

When faced with resistance, I like to employ the "HR Jedi Mind Trick" technique. Picture this: I don my finest HR robe, wield my trusty lightsaber (which is actually just a really sharp pencil), and unleash my powers of persuasion. First, I channel my inner Yoda and drop some HR wisdom bombs disguised as quirky anecdotes. If that doesn't do the trick, I whip out the ol' "Reverse Psychology 101" playbook. I'll casually mention how everyone else is jumping on the problem-solving bandwagon, leaving our resistant client feeling like the last kid picked for dodgeball. If all else fails, I resort to the "Inception" method. I subtly implant the idea of problem-solving into their minds until they think it was their brilliant idea all along.

As the new HR director, you gotta know the ABCs of the office jungle. First off, get cozy with the company culture – it's like learning the secret handshake at a cool party. Next, sharpen those people skills – you're the therapist, referee, and cheerleader all rolled into one! And don't forget to master the art of multitasking – juggling more balls than a circus clown. Lastly, stay updated on HR trends – you wanna be ahead of the curve, not stuck in the '90s like a rerun of Friends (even though Friends are the best sitcom ever invented)