EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 49 MIN
Recruiting Best Practices & The Power of Personal Brand with Claire Stroh
from This Meeting Should Have Been a Podcast · host WRKdefined Podcast Network
In this engaging interview, Claire Stroh shares insights on recruiting best practices, the impact of AI in HR, and navigating the evolving world of remote work and return-to-office policies. We dive into her many worlds as she’s the ultimate multi-tasker - with many interests, and ways to give back. We’ll talk about her practical tips for candidates and recruiters alike, and learn how authenticity and strategic communication can enhance your career and employer brand. Keywords recruiting, HR, AI, remote work, return to office, LinkedIn, job search, employer branding, talent acquisition, career coaching Key Topics Recruiting best practices and long-term strategies The role of AI and technology in HR and recruiting Impact of remote work and return-to-office policies Building a strong employer and personal brand Career coaching and candidate support Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:15 Weather and Workationing 06:10 Mile High SHRM and Recruiting Best Practices 09:05 AI in Recruiting 11:58 Behavioral Interviewing and Candidate Experience 15:13 Job Market Trends and Candidate Strategies 18:15 Claire's Coaching and Building Personal Brands 25:16 Overcoming Fear in Professional Networking 28:21 Navigating Personal Content on LinkedIn 29:07 Fact-Checking in Job Searching 32:15 Understanding Soft Layoffs and RTO 41:39 The Drive Behind Career Coaching Our Guest: Claire Stroh, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, is currently a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at ATI Materials and CEO of Claire is Coaching LLC. She has used social media and networking to build her personal brand and uncover new opportunities for herself and the companies she’s worked for. She’s passionate about helping others do the same! Claire has more than 12 years of successively diverse human resources management experience with privately-owned and publicly-traded global leaders. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in HR from the University at Buffalo and an MBA from Niagara University. She is certified as a Professional in HR through SHRM and HRCI, and is an Adjunct Professor for HR at Niagara University. Claire is an active volunteer with her local HR Association and UB School of Management Alumni Association. She was named a HR Impact Award Winner by Buffalo Business First and Talent Acquisition Trailblazer/Community Catalyst Award Winner by HRUnite!. Planning and managing time: https://claireiscoaching.com/2023/11/23/planning-and-managing-time/ HR emerging professional toolkit: https://claireiscoaching.com/hr-emerging-professional-toolkit/ Resources Our Article Reference on RTO and Soft Layoffs: https://byteiota.com/rto-mandates-are-soft-layoffs-everyone-knows-it/ Indeed Smart Screening - https://www.indeed.com/enterprise/smart-screening MetaView AI Note-taking Tool - https://metaview.ai Name Drops of awesome people mentioned: Tom Daniels And Tim Sackett Music provided courtesy of our friends from The Break Signals. Listen or download on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0N7XL0GhzD4xNtzoqhfcxR?si=s0dwq9XNQ1CXOk1oGy1pRA
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In this engaging interview, Claire Stroh shares insights on recruiting best practices, the impact of AI in HR, and navigating the evolving world of remote work and return-to-office policies. We dive into her many worlds as she’s the ultimate multi-tasker - with many interests, and ways to give back. We’ll talk about her practical tips for candidates and recruiters alike, and learn how authenticity and strategic communication can enhance your career and employer brand. Keywords recruiting, HR, AI, remote work, return to office, LinkedIn, job search, employer branding, talent acquisition, career coaching Key Topics Recruiting best practices and long-term strategies The role of AI and technology in HR and recruiting Impact of remote work and return-to-office policies Building a strong employer and personal brand Career coaching and candidate support Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:15 Weather and Workationing 06:10 Mile High SHRM and Recruiting Best Practices 09:05 AI in Recruiting 11:58 Behavioral Interviewing and Candidate Experience 15:13 Job Market Trends and Candidate Strategies 18:15 Claire's Coaching and Building Personal Brands 25:16 Overcoming Fear in Professional Networking 28:21 Navigating Personal Content on LinkedIn 29:07 Fact-Checking in Job Searching 32:15 Understanding Soft Layoffs and RTO 41:39 The Drive Behind Career Coaching Our Guest: Claire Stroh, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, is currently a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at ATI Materials and CEO of Claire is Coaching LLC. She has used social media and networking to build her personal brand and uncover new opportunities for herself and the companies she’s worked for. She’s passionate about helping others do the same! Claire has more than 12 years of successively diverse human resources management experience with privately-owned and publicly-traded global leaders. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in HR from the University at Buffalo and an MBA from Niagara University. She is certified as a Professional in HR through SHRM and HRCI, and is an Adjunct Professor for HR at Niagara University. Claire is an active volunteer with her local HR Association and UB School of Management Alumni Association. She was named a HR Impact Award Winner by Buffalo Business First and Talent Acquisition Trailblazer/Community Catalyst Award Winner by HRUnite!. Planning and managing time: https://claireiscoaching.com/2023/11/23/planning-and-managing-time/ HR emerging professional toolkit: https://claireiscoaching.com/hr-emerging-professional-toolkit/ Resources Our Article Reference on RTO and Soft Layoffs: https://byteiota.com/rto-mandates-are-soft-layoffs-everyone-knows-it/ Indeed Smart Screening - https://www.indeed.com/enterprise/smart-screening MetaView AI Note-taking Tool - https://metaview.ai Name Drops of awesome people mentioned: Tom Daniels And Tim Sackett Music provided courtesy of our friends from The Break Signals. Listen or download on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0N7XL0GhzD4xNtzoqhfcxR?si=s0dwq9XNQ1CXOk1oGy1pRA
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