S13 E10: If Only I Had Known: Interviewing Tips to Hire Right Fit Talent with Danielle Wernert

In this episode of The DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money, host Suzan Chin-Taylor chats with Danielle Werner of Upskilled Training about how to attract, evaluate, and retain top talent in the wastewater industry. From interview strategies to leveraging veterans’ education benefits, Danielle offers practical tips to build a team that lasts.Key Highlights:Why soft skills and cultural fit matter more than techThe value of in-person interviewsHow to ask scenario-based questions that reveal candidate potentialTraining your interviewers to avoid legal pitfallsPromoting your culture year-round via social mediaBoosting retention with structured training programsTapping into Veterans Education Benefits for workforce developmentConnect with Danielle Werner:🌐 upskilledconsulting.com📧 [email protected]🔗 linkedin.com/in/danielle-wernertConclusion:Recruiting and retaining the right people isn’t just about filling positions—it’s about building a strong, sustainable culture that keeps your business moving forward. Danielle Werner’s insights remind us that smart hiring starts with asking the right questions, understanding your company’s unique needs, and creating opportunities for your team to grow. Whether you're struggling to find great talent or looking to reduce turnover, this episode offers practical, people-centered solutions that make a real impact. Stay tuned for part two, where we dive into training strategies that empower employees and help them stay for the long haul.💡 Until next time—keep innovating, stay strategic, and keep it flowing! 🚀Subscribe and Follow:Don’t forget to subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast for more insights and innovations in the wastewater industry. Follow us on creativeraven.com/smells-like-money- HYPERLINK "file:///D:/Volumes/LaCie/CreativeRaven/DDD%20Draft%20Files/creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast"podcast for updates and more episodes.I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#WastewaterIndustry #SkilledTrades #HiringTips #RecruitmentStrategies #EmployeeRetention #WorkforceDevelopment #SoftSkillsMatter #Upskilling #VeteranTraining #InfrastructureCareers #WaterIndustry #TeamBuilding #BusinessTips #CareerDevelopment #SmallBusinessGrowth