186: Personal Relationships Are (Still) the Key to Recruitment Success ft. Lauren Price Adams

In this episode, Sam is joined by Lauren Price Adams, Director of Recruitment at Career Innovator — a 100% talent partner. Career Innovator is known for their human-centric approach, so it only made sense for us to dig into the ins & outs of relationships in recruitment — on both the candidate and client sides.

They also dig into: Job fit versus job match, proactive recruitment strategies, and the significance of building trust with clients. Along the way, Lauren shares insights on how Career Innovator approaches recruitment differently, focusing on unique candidate engagement and leveraging technology to enhance their processes.

Long story short: The conversation highlights the value of personal relationships in recruitment and the need for recruiters to embrace change and innovation in their practices. It's a must-listen!