Allison Kruse’s Post

It's #Recfest2024 next week and I'll be doing my best Jimmy Carr impression (which is awful!) to host the Big Fat Recruitment Quiz of the Year with Tribepad! Join us for silliness and prizes! Oh, and learn a bit about some key stats from the last 12 months of talent acquisition... #talentacquisition #talenttech #recruitmenttech

In 1996, through a beaten up old radio, I listened to Oasis play their most iconic tunes to a record breaking crowd at Knebworth. In 2024, I hope that either Noel Gallagher will return the favour and be tuning in to my Knebworth RecFest performance, or some eager TA folk will be interested to hear me talk about the application of predictive analytics to talent pipelining. Can't wait to find out next week! #recfest2024 #predictiveanalytics #talentintelligence

As someone who has interviewed many developers, I can tell you that I know when you’re fake laughing. But I don’t care. I know many of the best developers are extreme introverts. During an interview they’re about as comfortable as they would be if their skin was inside out. I find this discomfort to be indicative of how inwardly focused their mindset typically is. I value such a mindset as it thrives in the minutia of writing and editing code. I seek to put them at ease enough that they can be themselves and nerd out with me about a topic they truly find interesting. Not as a test, but to help them get comfortable enough to reveal their brand of genius. If I can’t do that, I’m not very good at managing people. I’m probably rushing through the interview too focused on their technical skillset, and not focusing enough on how we might enjoy working together daily. I’m sharing this so that you, job seeker, can understand that a good manager looks past your nerves and awkward laughter and sees your talented and true self. You’re not just being evaluated, you’re also sizing them up. Do you want to work with people that make you feel awkward and small? Or in an environment where you leave the meeting feeling ten feet tall? You’ll do your worst work in the former and your best work in the latter, so this matters a lot. Managers, I know you hear a lot of nervous laughter in interviews. How much you care about cutting through the veneer and empowering the candidate in that moment says a lot about you and your company. Job seekers, pay attention to whether you feel like you’ll be able to bring your full and authentic self to the table in this role. Ask bold questions and test to see if your perspective would be valued or minimized. In my experience, nothing matters as much to your professional success as being comfortably yourself, empowered in moments of stress, and truly listened to by upper management. Happy hunting! 🐰

Like any event, a fair has a lot of moving parts. The first step to building a successful fair is to look at things through the guests eyes; what do they want to do, what do they want to see and what will be important to them. For example, many fair goers are family's and regardless of whether they are coming for a rodeo event or the rides and games, a smooth transition is going to be important. What does this information tell us? That we need to be conscious of narrow areas that could bottleneck crowds, we need to ensure lines don't move into traffic areas and that opportunities for photos or other engagements can be positioned to break up the routine of walk and waiting...

You are invited to our Campus County Fair tomorrow! Get ready to play some amazing games, buy some great gifts and so much more, all while supporting a great cause—the United Way! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: 🎟️ Game Tickets at the Door: Grab your game tickets upon arrival and prepare for an unforgettable experience. 🍰 Bake Sale: Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade goods that are guaranteed to make your taste buds do a happy dance. 🎨 Craft Sale: Discover unique gifts crafted with love by our talented community artisans. 🎯 Games with Amazing Prizes: Test your skills and luck with games that promise fun and the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Trust us, you won't want to miss this! 🎈 Bad Balloon Animals: You know you want one. Just don’t ask what they are supposed to be! 🔮 Fortune Teller: Peek into your future and see what exciting surprises await you. 🎶 Live Music: Tap your toes to the tunes of local musicians who'll keep the good vibes rolling. Join us as we take a break from the daily grind and come together to support the United Way. It's the perfect opportunity to start something wonderful by making a real difference in our community. Plus, it's a chance to connect with colleagues, enjoy some laughs, and maybe even win a prize or two!

"I just wanted to say how amazing we've found our first every RecFest - two new clients already, so its paid for itself and then some within a month. We've done loads of other expos and it just doesn't compare to the quantity or quality of what we can achieve at RecFest." Now, who wants that level of output for RecFest USA? The countdown is on until Nashville and we have a limited amount of sponsorship remaining for all different shapes and sizes of industry vendors... New to market? ✅ Scaling business? ✅ New to region? ✅ Product launch? ✅ New content drop? ✅ Testing the water? ✅ Shifting brand perception? ✅ For more information drop me a line...! RecFest UK / #RecFest

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It's week 11 of 2024. March is here it's almost Spring! It's actually Spring Break in Nashville. So my son is at home and I have to schedule lunchtime. What are your goals for this week?   What are you building?   What will be a good result by week's end?   What events are happening this week?     any suggestions for in person or virtual events? #goals #accountability