EP 61 - Authenticity, Culture & Finding the Right Recruitment Business w/ Adam Holt

What if the best way to stand out in recruitment wasn’t about flashy KPIs or cold call sprints — but by being unapologetically yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Adam, Director at At Talent, a Rec2Rec specialist helping recruiters find the right businesses, leaders, and environments to truly thrive in.We dive into Adam’s journey through recruitment and Rec2Rec, why authenticity is the ultimate sales advantage, and how too many recruiters still put clients on a pedestal. From finding the right company fit to the truth about job hopping, KPIs, and toxic recruitment cultures, Adam shares honest lessons every recruiter needs to hear.This is a practical and unfiltered conversation about authenticity, resilience, and what it really takes to build a meaningful career in recruitment.We explore:✅ Why authenticity beats scripts and personas in recruitment✅ How to find the right business (and leader) for you✅ The truth about job hopping in 2025✅ Why most recruiters have the wrong idea about KPIs✅ How to fix toxic recruitment culture✅ Why being a decent person still wins in recruitment✅ How personal development makes you a better recruiter✅ The role of resilience & consistency in long-term successIf you want to understand what it really takes to build a successful recruitment career, find the right environment, and lead with authenticity, this episode is a must-listen.⏱ Timestamps:00:00, Intro & welcome02:00, Why authenticity is key in recruitment08:00, Finding your own style vs “telephone voice”13:00, Building rapport & asking better questions20:00, Being transparent as a new recruiter27:00, How to find the right recruitment business for you33:00, What recruiters really look for post-COVID42:00, Money, mindset & early career mistakes48:00, Job hopping: red flag or reflection of the times?55:00, LinkedIn, cold calling & authenticity online01:02:00, Remote work, culture & why office buzz matters01:08:00, Why recruiters get a bad name & fixing industry culture01:13:00, KPIs: too much vs none at all01:20:00, Adam’s 1% Better tip🔗 Connect with AdamLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamattalent/⁠⁠⁠🔗 Connect with Charles KyriakouLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-better-recruitment-podcast/id1775201502⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@charleskyriakou⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7244346543967731712⁠⁠⁠