[Stage] Benjamin Mena - What It Takes To Become an Elite Recruiter

What does it take to become an elite recruiter? In this conversation, Benjamin Mena discusses the importance of building deeper relationships and connections in the recruiting industry. He emphasizes the value of face-to-face interactions and spending more time with clients and candidates. The conversation also touches on the use of technology and automation in recruiting, including tools like Woodpecker for email automation and SeekOut for finding top talent. Benjamin highlights the need for recruiters to be mission-driven and to focus on making a difference in the lives of candidates and organizations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of recruiting, including the increasing use of automation and the importance of personalization and clean data. 02:10 The Importance of Planning and Time Management 06:30 The Power of Being a Content Creator 09:13 Pivoting to New Niches and Industries 12:31 Building Deep Relationships with Hiring Managers 27:38 The Role of Technology and Automation 34:22 Being Mission-Driven in the Recruiting Industry 37:46 The Future of Recruiting: Automation and Personalization Smart Ideas 4: Smart ideas from the smartest minds in staffing. 7 hours. 14 speed talks. Save Your Seat: https://www.haleymarketing.com/smarti... Need more job orders? Struggling to find qualified candidates? Book 30 minutes of FREE strategic marketing consultation with Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/stageoffer The Elite Recruiter Podcast is the top recruiting podcast for recruiters, providing insights and advice on how to find, hire, and retain top talent (https://www.eliterecruiterpodcast.com/)