Illumination Bureau Podcast

Episode #114- Finding Talent in the 4th Quarter

The holidays are coming soon and so is your need for extra creative talent. Kristen and Catherine cover tips on hiring in the fourth quarter for holiday ramp up.

Episode #113 - 4 Things to Do Before the End of the Year

Kristen and Catherine discuss 4 things you can do to make sure the end of your year is a success.

Episode #112 - Resume Tips for Today

On this episode, hear from our recruiter, Felicia Lilien and how to get that resume right!

Episode #111 : Vacation

In this podcast Catherine and Kristen talk about the importance of vacations and time off and how people, and yes, freelancers too, can make this happen.

Episode #110 - The Buzzwords

People are using buzzwords more than ever before. But do they always mean the same thing? The quick answer is no. In this podcast Kristen and Catherine talk about more recent buzzwords and how you can figure out what is is that people are saying with the hope to apply for a job that fits or finding candidates that are a better fit.

Episode #109 - Many Shades of Hiring

In this podcast Catherine and Kristen discuss the 3 different ways that you can engage a person to work for you. Simply put, what is the real and legal difference between freelance, contractor, and full time employee?

Episode#108 - What Talent are Looking for

While finding and hiring the right person for your team can feel like a challenge, it’s really just a match-making process. You're finding the right fit between what the person wants and needs, and what the company wants and needs. When there is enough alignment…viola!...you have a match. Listen more about what talent are looking for in this episode of the Illumination Bureau.

Episode #107 - What Clients are Looking For

It is a candidate’s world right now but that does not mean you can just sit back and expect the great offers to roll in. Clients spend a lot of time and money to recruit and hire and if you are not  meeting some basic criteria beyond your resume, they will take a pass on you. Learn more about what Clients are looking for in this episode.

Episode 106 - Recruiters Are People Too

In this podcast Catherine and Kristen demystify the search for candidates and why, sometimes, it takes longer than you think to find just the right person. And it is not for lack of looking.

Episode 105-Timeline for Hiring

Someone is leaving your company and they give you two weeks notice. Today, it is going to take more than 2 weeks to get someone in place. Catherine and Kristen talk about how you can shorten any timeline and get your next great person in place as soon as you can.