Ep 38: The Applicant Never Falls Far From the Tree

This episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Win Glassdoor, Indeed and more with Mobrium. 👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode38 - - - - - EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Steven J. Smith, Chief Hiring Expert at ApplicantPro, discusses the unique recruiting framework from his book “The Hiring Tree.” By focusing on the roots, trunk, and branches of the hiring process, organizations can attract and retain top talent. - - - - - TODAY'S GUEST: Steve will be the first to tell you that recruiting is marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance at Brigham Young University and started his career in recruiting in Feb 2005.  In 2008, he took a risk during a recession to help start a new company with Ryan Kohler, called ApplicantPro, a full suite HR platform for small to mid-sized businesses. With 11,000 clients and close to 300 employees, ApplicantPro has made the Inc 5000 list 11 years in a row, Top Places to work in Utah 3 years in a row, and Steve was named the Small Business Utah HR Achievement Award winner in May 2024. ApplicantPro was also named an Indeed Platinum Partner in 2023 & 2024.  Steve is SHRM-CP and PHR certified, and currently volunteers on the Utah SHRM State Council as the immediate past State Executive Director. His book, The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction, was released in early 2023, and has helped thousands of organizations across the country rethink the way they approach hiring. If you need help understanding the principles and role of SEO, marketing, and AI when it comes to attracting job seekers, Steve provides a solid framework for hiring effectively. Follow Steven J. Smith s on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hiringexpertsteve - - - - - CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: 🔔Matt R. Vance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrvance 🔔Crista Vance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-vance