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Radically Changing the Talent Search & Hiring Process ft Stephanie Castellanos
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In this episode, Stephanie Castellanos, founder of Uproot Talent, shares details about their unique and intentional approach to reforming the hiring process. By focusing on creating room, access, and opportunity for the global majority within social impact organizations, they redesign the job search process around deep listening and learning, breaking down traditional barriers. Stephanie discusses the key skills required for their work, such as boldness, intentionality, foresight, listening, and follow-through. The interview also delves into Stephanie's personal career journey, her experience and growth in challenging the status-quo, and the value of transparency and empathy during the hiring process.
Stephanie Castellanos is a justice & equity strategist and the founder of Uproot Talent – an award-winning boutique talent advising and executive search firm based in Los Angeles, CA.
To get in touch with Stephanie, you can contact her here:
Social Media Handles: @uproottalent @purposehustle
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00:00 Setting the Stage
02:09 Stephanie's Personal Background and Journey
05:37 The Birth of Uproot Talent
17:31 The Unique Approach of Uproot Talent
21:56 The Hiring Process and Practices at Uproot Talent
27:08 Supporting Black Women in the Workplace
27:42 Intentionality in Professional Relationships
28:56 Understanding Anti-Oppressive Practices
31:04 Experience and Degrees in Job Applications
33:14 Confidentiality in Job Searches
34:46 Impact of Bias and Racism in the Workplace
38:09 Trust and Integrity in Professional Relationships
46:41 Boldness and Intentionality in Professional Success
48:37 Listening and Following Up in Building Trust
49:51 Being True to Your Word in Professional Relationships
52:45 The Journey of Uproot Talent
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