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ZipRecruiter’s Stink Bomb

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese podcast, the hosts discuss various themes including the impact of AI on jobs, innovative job-seeking strategies, the future of job boards like ZipRecruiter and Dice, the dock workers’ strike and its economic implications, Amazon’s workforce challenges, and the declining usage of condoms among young adults.

Takeaways

AI’s impact on jobs is often overstated. Innovative job-seeking strategies can challenge traditional norms. The dock workers’ strike highlights economic vulnerabilities. Amazon’s new policies may lead to significant turnover. Condom usage is declining due to advancements in birth control. Job boards must adapt to survive in a

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An Employment Pro’s Job Search Journey w/ Allison King

Allison King, VP of People Operations at Sound Physicians, shares her experience and insights on job searching and personal branding on LinkedIn. She emphasizes the importance of creating a strong LinkedIn profile and being active on the platform to build a professional network and showcase your skills and interests.

Allison also discusses her approach to job applications, including reaching out to connections for support and leveraging LinkedIn Jobs. She highlights the value of being strategic in your outreach and making specific requests for assistance. Additionally, Alison shares her thoughts on job boards and the application process, recommending a focus on LinkedIn

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CEO Shuffle at Appcast, Enboarder | Mercor Scores for Thiel, Dorsey

Live from the SmartRecruiters booth at HR Tech in Las Vegas, this one is all beef, no filler. Stickin’ it to Eightfold, “black Nazis,” Brett Favre and cold beers start the episode off on a strong note, followed by the breaking news. Commentary focused on newly minted CEOs at Appcast and Enboarder, a $30 million round and a $250 million valuation at Silicon Valley darling, backed by Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey, Mercor, and Amazon getting generous with Prime subscriptions for their employees … in addition to a minimum wage starting at $22-hour. Buckle up kids, it’s live from the

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Google, StepStone, and Europe’s Shifting Job Market

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, the boys discuss various topics related to the recruiting industry in Europe and beyond, including recent news about Google and StepStone, shout outs to industry players, and a deep dive into the dynamics of European media and classifieds businesses. They also analyze legal battles involving JobIndex and Google, and engage in a ‘Buy or Sell’ segment featuring startups like SkillVue, Jobbilla, and Flowit, providing insights into their potential in the market.

Hot Takes

The recruiting industry is facing significant changes due to technology and investment. Shout outs highlight the importance of community

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Unconscious Inclusion with Stacey Gordon

In this conversation, Joel and Chad interview Stacey Gordon, founder and principal consultant at Rework Work, about unconscious inclusion, skills-based hiring, and the politicization of DEI.

Stacey emphasizes the importance of actively working towards unconscious inclusion. She discusses the need for dialogue and open conversations to bridge the gap between different perspectives. Stacey also addresses the challenges of changing mindsets and the role of education in DEI.

She highlights the benefits of skills-based hiring for diversity and inclusion and the need for ongoing training and implementation. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the politicization of DEI and the importance of shifting

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Indeed Says, ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ | LinkedIn Gets TikTok’d, ‘Verified’

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel and industry veteran Emi Beredugo discuss various topics including LinkedIn’s new features, the impact of layoffs in the recruiting industry, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. They also delve into the recent merger of CareerBuilder and Monster, and Indeed’s decision to remove free features from company pages. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and a light-hearted approach to serious topics. Ya’ know, like always.

Takeaways

Emi is the senior manager of Recruiting Enablement at Elastic. LinkedIn is launching new features to

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Google Core Update with Alex Chukovski

In this snark-filled episode, Chad and Joel bring back SEO guru Alexander Chukovski to dissect Google’s latest core update, which has job boards like Indeed sweating bullets. Google’s now favoring ATS results and niche job sites, leaving generic job boards in the dust. The crew speculates whether Google is intentionally ghosting Indeed, especially after their pricey partnership with OpenAI.

As usual, Chad and Joel throw take shots at job board giants and predict the future of job search.

Best Line: “Indeed who? Never heard of ’em.” 

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Startups: UK vs US with Gareth Marlow

In this episode, Joel and Chad interview Gareth Marlow, an executive coach and consultant at EQ Systems. They discuss various topics including Gareth’s background, the differences between Cambridge and Oxford, their favorite sci-fi movies, and Gareth’s work with startups. Gareth explains his role in helping organizations scale and achieve product-market fit.

They also touch on the common problem of startups creating solutions for non-existent problems and the importance of customer orientation and research. In this conversation, Gareth Marlow discusses the challenges and strategies for companies looking to expand internationally, specifically between the UK and the US.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding

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Monsters, Mergers, and CareerBuilder: Surviving the Job Board Meteor Crash

In this snark-filled episode, Chad & Cheese take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about events of 2024: the merger between two job board giants, Monster and CareerBuilder. Once the dominant forces in the recruitment industry, these two “dinosaurs” are now struggling to survive as they attempt to snuggle up and weather the changing landscape. Chad & Cheese break down how these industry titans fell from grace, touching on Monster’s acquisition by Randstad and CareerBuilder’s dismemberment by Apollo. With their trademark wit, they explore what went wrong—spoiler: Super Bowl commercials and bad leadership played a part—and predict how

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Pivot Masterclass w/ Richard Collins

Richard Collins, serial entrepreneur and founder of C Squared Technology, discusses the art of the startup pivot and mastering the challenges and opportunities in the recruitment advertising industry. He shares his experience with building a platform that connects job boards and employers, focusing on delivering qualified applicants. Richard emphasizes the need for a shift from quantity-based metrics like cost per click to quality-based metrics like cost per qualified applicant. He also highlights the importance of community-building and reinvention in the job board industry. Richard also discusses the funding and growth plans for C Squared Technology.

Checkout his recent post on the

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Shuck Up! Oyster Makes Pearls with Latest Raise

With Chad jet lagged from his trip back home from Portugal, Work It Daily’s J.T. O’Donnell fills in.

The main themes include the changing expectations of job seekers, the importance of authenticity and authentication in employer branding, the impact of AI and automation on job applications, the rise of video in recruitment, the role of social media in employee activism, and the right to disconnect from work. The conversation also touches on the cooling labor market and the challenges faced by job seekers in finding suitable employment.

What’s more? Joel and J.T. discuss various topics related to employment and the workforce. They

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