Why the Interview Process Feels Like A Full-Time Job and What Both Candidates and Employers Can Do to Navigate It (My podcast episode)..
Meghan Houle, ACC
Top Agency Executive Recruiter | Helping Founders and Global Luxury Retailers hire for fashion, beauty & lifestyle brands | Angel Investor & Business Advisor | Accredited Career Coach | Speaker | Podcast Host
Welcome to a solo episode featuring none other than yours truly, Meghan Houle—your trusted partner in hiring top-tier talent and advancing careers.
With over two decades of experience building and leading high-performing retail teams, I have evolved into the Go-To Executive Agency Recruiter for CEOs, Founders, and Business Owners across North America working my magic for Luxury, Specialty, Lifestyle, Media, and Consumer Goods brands, combining my expertise as both a Talent Strategist and a Master Career Coach to transform how hiring gets done.
In this special Pivot With Purpose-Podcast episode I tackle THE HOTTEST topic right now, the top hiring and recruiting challenges we face heading into 2025—and trust me, I am calling it out and not holding back!
Whether you're a candidate striving to stand out or an employer searching for the perfect hire, this episode is packed with actionable tips to simplify the process and make it work for you.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
(00:00) Meghan’s journey: From Wet Seal beginnings to leading global talent strategies.
(02:25) The hiring process, demystified: Why it’s as complex as a blooming onion (and how to untangle it).
(07:10) For Candidates: Navigating oversaturated job postings, ATS systems, and boosting confidence.
(09:20) For Employers: Addressing decision paralysis, "unicorn" hires, and managing stakeholder expectations.
(14:15) Practical solutions for a less frustrating hiring process.
Actionable Tips for Candidates:
Pro Tips for Employers:
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Why This Episode Matters:
Hiring doesn’t have to be overwhelming and I am here to help with my insights and strategies that hopefully will empower you to take control—whether you're crafting the career of your dreams or building the dream team to take your company to the next level.
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Get those A-Players and job opportunities handed to you on a silver platter with my strategies and watch the narrative change when you take action to change your approach to hiring or getting hired.
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This episode is packed with gold! ?? Meghan, thank you for breaking down the hiring process for both candidates and employers with actionable tips that really resonate!