Best Hunter Burney Podcasts (2024)

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How to Bridge the Gap Between Resume and Interview w/Christian Burney 38:51

28d ago38:51

38:51

In a world of AI-generated resumes, the chasm between the candidate resume and final client interview has never been wider. Technology can minimize and even obscure the reality of a candidate. It can make it hard for them to shine through or it can overlook the need for that face-to-face interview prep. Sometimes how a candidate presents themselves…

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A Spear With Two Sides: The Unique Responsibility of Recruiters w/Michael Clegg 40:23

17d ago40:23

40:23

In most industries, you either occupy the supply side or the demand side of the equation. Recruiters don’t. We’re the tip of the spear on two sides and equally responsible to the hiring authorities and the talent. Fail to keep both sides sharp and focus too heavily on one side? We won’t be able to efficiently and predictably connect talented indivi…

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‘I’ve Got a Guy” Isn’t Good Enough’: What Hiring Managers Look For in Recruiters w/Nick Fassino and Laurie Haley 35:37

1M ago35:37

35:37

On the other end of every job listing is a busy hiring manager wading through all the candidates clamoring to get into the role. The process of paring down an inbox full of candidates to a meaningful list of potential hires can be both time consuming and taxing. That’s where a great recruiter comes in... When you can go beyond technical requirement…

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White Glove Recruiting: The One Thing That Will Never Change w/Jim Guerrera 34:59

1M ago34:59

34:59

In the recruiting business, many things may change, from the tech we use to the industries that dominate at any given time. There are high points, hiccups and moments that force us to step back and reposition ourselves. What will never change is the lifeblood of this business, the engine that drives everything - motivation. If a motivated client do…

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Don’t Convince Clients: How to Empower With Choice w/Chris Heinz 36:33

2M ago36:33

36:33

In the world of search, there are 2 paths to delivering top talent to clients - decision or choice. We can put a candidate in front of them and convince them to make a decision. Or we can put multiple A-players in front of them and empower them to make a choice. The latter approach makes a huge impact, especially when it’s done with speed and effic…

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Reinforce the Trust Factor: Succeeding in a Post Face-to-Face World w/Riley Phillips 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

How do you use technology without cannibalizing what you’re great at? How do you maintain strong relationships in a world that’s becoming less face-to-face? These are key questions recruiters grapple with today. The good news is: there isn’t one solution or one set way of doing things. The recruiting industry is like an artist’s blank canvas - ther…

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Storytelling Meets Human Capital: The True Measure of a Great Recruiter 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

Storytelling with a heavy emphasis on solving problems with human capital. That’s what recruiting is when you look past the job titles and companies. We aren’t just moving talent from one organization to another. We’re using all the information at our fingertips to create the ultimate success story, for both the candidates and our clients. Being gr…

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Plain and Pure Knowledge: How to Outlast Entire Industries w/Linda Gerz 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

If you’ve been in this business for decades, you haven’t just seen technologies come and go, you’ve seen entire industries rise and tank, even ones you specialize in. There’s a reason why some recruiters stay relevant even as the industry landscape shifts underneath them - it’s mastering the basics, caring about people and being a highly knowledgea…

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Search, Not Staffing: The Most Important Difference in This Business w/Adam Dalva 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

In recruiting, the best of the best aren’t in the staffing business, they are in the business of search. The 2 might not seem all that different, but they are night and day. If you’re staffing, you’re waiting for people to come to you, going after the low hanging fruit and putting people in spots. When you specialize in search and headhunting, you …

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AI Will Never Replace a Recruiter…Here’s Why w/Alden Galvanek 25:34

3M ago25:34

25:34

Cutting edge technologies can be a threat, a crutch, a challenge or a tool - the choice is ours. The rise of ChatGPT has once again raised the question of whether recruiters are going to be replaced. There are definitely ways AI can disrupt how we do things (and that can benefit us). One thing AI can’t generate is the relationship at the heart of t…

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Attack the Problem Multiple Ways: The Secret to Rapid Placements w/Tim Goede 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

How did Tim Goede take less than a week to get a placement that a company struggled to get for 3 months? By doing what other recruiters aren’t willing to - reach candidates by land, sea and air. It’s about contacting candidates in every way possible, rather than dialing the phone and giving up when you don’t get an initial response. That level of p…

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How to Outlast Economic Volatility and Tech Disruptions in Recruiting w/Mark Angott 30:59

4M ago30:59

30:59

The rise of tech and the ups and downs of the economy. These have always been the 2 biggest perceived threats to the very survival of recruiters. Every single time a piece of technology becomes a part of our jobs, there’s a concern that we might become obsolete. First it was fax machines and computers, then it was LinkedIn, internal hiring schemes …

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Culture-Focused, Talent-Driven: How this Father-Son Duo Sustain Success in Search w/ Gordon & Drew Schmidt 35:34

5M ago35:34

35:34

The secret to building a search business that keeps clients coming back is simple. It’s all about developing a process centered on listening. Silence isn’t a bad thing - especially when it allows you to pull out the vital nuggets that lead to a great placement. For father and son duo Gordon and Drew Schmidt, the process is based on 4 words at the h…

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The Advantage of Diversification in the World of International Search 39:33

5M ago39:33

39:33

Figure out a dig and immerse yourself in it. That’s what recruiters are told to do if they want to succeed. What if you could succeed by diversifying, and serving multiple markets across continents? For Stephen Kennedy, working in different niches actually keeps him sharp in a way specializing never could. In specializing, we sometimes run the risk…

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Smell the Resin Burning: How to Deliver Value and Succeed in the World of Manufacturing w/Jerry Jones 36:16

5M ago36:16

36:16

Taking skilled talent to the marketplace and providing value. That’s the tried and true recipe for success in recruiting. When we’ve had a long run of success, it’s easy to get away from what got us to the top in the first place, but the market has a way of reminding us. Staying committed to marketing, making our clients businesses better, and neve…

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The Recruitment Solar-Coaster: Navigating the Renewable Talent Shortage w/Jon Semingson 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

Recruiting in renewable energy is much like riding a rollercoaster - or rather, a solar-coaster. It’s an emerging market with a lot of activity, and at the same time, an industry feeling the tight squeeze of a talent shortage. Without enough talent to go around and employers in need of the best, recruiters find themselves in a tough position. They …

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Search for a Stronger Supply Chain: Lessons From a 2nd Generation Recruiter w/Jason Breault 32:03

5M ago32:03

32:03

Before covid made it a hot topic, the supply chain wasn’t something a lot of us ever really thought about. We never had to think about efficiency, interruptions and certainly not the people who work to keep all the global logistics running. That is unless, you’re Jason Breault - who has made search in this critical field his life’s work. He can wal…

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Early Mover’s Advantage: Why Al Lerberg Chose Cybersecurity Recruiting Before It Exploded 34:40

6M ago34:40

34:40

In 2023, cybersecurity is a $202 billion industry with hundreds of thousands of jobs. It’s hard to imagine that it was once a fledgling sector, but back in 2009 when Al Lerberg chose it, that’s exactly what it was. “Up and coming” was how cybersecurity was once described. Today, it’s a dominant, mainstream niche that shows no signs of slowing down,…

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Finding High Caliber Talent in Specialized Healthcare Niches w/Colleen & Cameron Huffman 28:59

6M ago28:59

28:59

A combination of family legacy and a love for an industry that’s changing thousands of lives. This is what drives Colleen and Cameron Huffman, a team who are passionate about their heartfelt niche, and helping doctors in this field find their dream job. It’s not just about placements. Each relationship - each hire doesn’t just touch one life. It fu…

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Legacy Building & What It Takes to Attract A+ Talent in Finance w/Fredrick Lynch 20:04

6M ago20:04

20:04

If you’re great at your profession, but yearn to build something for the next generation, stacking search on top of your practice provides an incredible opportunity. CPA, Fredrick Lynch had success in his practice, but wanted to do something for his daughters. Now, he gets to continue in an industry he knows really well, help businesses find those …

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High Stakes, High Pressure: The Rewards of Finding Talent in Nuclear & Defense w/Sarah Gagliostro 25:41

6M ago25:41

25:41

In the world of nuclear and defense, putting people in the right seats on the right bus is as high-stakes as it gets. That makes it challenging, but also highly rewarding. Not only is your job advancing businesses, but it’s also giving our nation’s warfighters a chance at an amazing career. Why is Sarah Gagliostro so passionate about this industry?…

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The One Choice That Solves Many Problems in Your Business w/Carlos Perez 31:45

7M ago31:45

31:45

When you’ve spent your corporate career specializing and thriving in an industry you love, why not build your search business in the same space? The more you know your industry, the easier it is to spot A+ talent and build trust, and the easier it is to run your business. The opportunity to continue in an industry he’s passionate about from the oth…

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Hunter Burney Podcasts

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How to Bridge the Gap Between Resume and Interview w/Christian Burney 38:51

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A Spear With Two Sides: The Unique Responsibility of Recruiters w/Michael Clegg 40:23

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‘I’ve Got a Guy” Isn’t Good Enough’: What Hiring Managers Look For in Recruiters w/Nick Fassino and Laurie Haley 35:37

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White Glove Recruiting: The One Thing That Will Never Change w/Jim Guerrera 34:59

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Don’t Convince Clients: How to Empower With Choice w/Chris Heinz 36:33

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Reinforce the Trust Factor: Succeeding in a Post Face-to-Face World w/Riley Phillips 39:35

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Storytelling Meets Human Capital: The True Measure of a Great Recruiter 31:41

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Plain and Pure Knowledge: How to Outlast Entire Industries w/Linda Gerz 26:48

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Search, Not Staffing: The Most Important Difference in This Business w/Adam Dalva 27:04

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AI Will Never Replace a Recruiter…Here’s Why w/Alden Galvanek 25:34

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Attack the Problem Multiple Ways: The Secret to Rapid Placements w/Tim Goede 28:45

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How to Outlast Economic Volatility and Tech Disruptions in Recruiting w/Mark Angott 30:59

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Culture-Focused, Talent-Driven: How this Father-Son Duo Sustain Success in Search w/ Gordon & Drew Schmidt 35:34

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The Advantage of Diversification in the World of International Search 39:33

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Smell the Resin Burning: How to Deliver Value and Succeed in the World of Manufacturing w/Jerry Jones 36:16

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The Recruitment Solar-Coaster: Navigating the Renewable Talent Shortage w/Jon Semingson 30:58

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Search for a Stronger Supply Chain: Lessons From a 2nd Generation Recruiter w/Jason Breault 32:03

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Early Mover’s Advantage: Why Al Lerberg Chose Cybersecurity Recruiting Before It Exploded 34:40

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Finding High Caliber Talent in Specialized Healthcare Niches w/Colleen & Cameron Huffman 28:59

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Legacy Building & What It Takes to Attract A+ Talent in Finance w/Fredrick Lynch 20:04

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High Stakes, High Pressure: The Rewards of Finding Talent in Nuclear & Defense w/Sarah Gagliostro 25:41

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The One Choice That Solves Many Problems in Your Business w/Carlos Perez 31:45

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