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Top Influencers in October 2024 - Stay Tuned to Recruitment’s Leading Voices

The big themes in October focused on keeping the human side of recruiting front and centre – like building real relationships and evaluating candidates beyond their resumes. Top influencers also shared fresh strategies around achieving consistent billings and sustainable growth.

AI was another hot topic, with more leaders viewing it as a tool to improve productivity rather than replace jobs. The message was clear – more recruiters are turning to AI tools to handle their busy work. As AI continues to drive “unstoppable transformation” in recruitment, forward thinking leaders are embracing this shift to prioritise building human connections that truly make recruitment impactful.

Now, let’s take a look at the Atlas 30 ranking to see who’s driving momentum in October.

October Recap – Key Takeaways from Top Performing Influencers

Here’s a look back at the insights from this month’s top performing influencers and those gaining momentum from last month. 

Nurturing authentic relationships and keeping the human side of recruiting

While Joel Lalgee’s videos always steal the spotlight, this simple post really took off, and here’s why. 

These perspectives resonate deeply with readers because it taps into the emotional side of recruiting, reminding you that your role goes beyond filling positions.

But “keeping it human” may sound simple – yet for executive search recruiters managing multiple clients and candidates, truly taking the time to listen can be a real challenge. This is where technology can help, helping you find the right balance between empathy and efficiency to create an outstanding candidate experience.

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Evaluating candidates beyond their resumes

It serves as a powerful reminder for executive search recruiters that traditional job requirements – such as degrees and extensive experience – are not always the most accurate indicators of a candidate’s potential. 

By sharing relatable and inspiring narratives, you can motivate yourself and your team to look beyond traditional criteria and recognize the value of candidates who may not meet every requirement but possess the drive and capability to excel. 

When it comes to smarter candidate screening and evaluation, an effective approach is to use AI tools that go beyond the traditional resume.

Imagine a platform that not only scans for keywords but also analyses language patterns to assess qualities such as leadership potential, problem-solving skills, and even emotional intelligence.  

Our platform helps you find candidates who may have been overlooked because of their non traditional backgrounds or unconventional career paths. 

It’s a smarter way to evaluate candidates! Find out how

AI will empower your role as a recruiter, not replace it

While many in the recruitment world are still worried about AI taking over their jobs, it’s worth considering a different perspective. 

At Atlas, we take a different approach to AI integration, utilising the ChatGPT model throughout our platform. Whether you’re automating candidate enrichment, scheduling interviews, or generating comprehensive reports, our platform empowers you to work more efficiently. 

Not only does it simplify your workflows, but it also enables you to provide an exceptional experience for candidates and clients, helping your agency stand out as an early adopter in the industry.

Despite what some people think, AI isn’t here to replace jobs – it’s here to empower you by handling repetitive tasks. Reclaim your time to focus on what truly matters – building relationships and growing your business. See how you our platform can work for you.

Top Influencers Expanding their Reach at Record Pace

This month’s top influencers are seeing rapid growth, even from smaller starting points. Though many are Micro (10,001 – 50,000 followers) or Nano (3,000 – 10,000 followers) influencers, they’re making a strong impact by genuinely connecting with niche audiences. 

Their knack for sharing targeted, meaningful content is fueling impressive follower gains, proving that even with a smaller base, you can achieve substantial growth with the right engagement strategy.

Top Influential Podcasters in October

Many conversations revolved around building a successful recruitment business, achieving consistent billings, and the pivotal role AI is playing in driving an “unstoppable transformation.”

In a recent episode of The Recruitment Mentors Podcast, top podcaster Hishem Azzouz discussed what it takes to achieve consistent 500K billings in the recruitment industry.

Like him, we see the value in integrating tech to drive efficiency, ensuring every recruiter on the team has the tools they need to succeed. His emphasis on the power of candidate insights aligns with our belief that every recruiter can strengthen client relationships by delivering tailored, value-driven solutions.

Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable steps for building a high-performance team, scaling billings, and refining a candidate centred, value driven approach.

If you’re looking to use AI to up your game in recruitment, you’ll definitely want to check out this episode of The RAG Podcast with Sean Anderson and Jordan Shlosberg. 

For some more insights on how to build a thriving business, you should also check out this episode of Benjamin Mena’s The Elite Recruiter Podcast. 

We believe that embracing change and using technology are key to success in today’s evolving market. Tyler’s journey underscores the importance of adaptability, especially when combined with the smart use of AI and tech tools. This episode is a fantastic reminder of what’s possible when you’re willing to innovate, adapt to change, and embrace new strategies.

Another hot topic is the “unstoppable transformation” of recruitment through AI.

From our perspective, integrating AI into your recruiting process is a no-brainer. The sooner you adopt these technologies, the better you’ll be at navigating the changing recruitment landscape. So don’t wait for change to happen – take the lead and start now!