"I know the value of Supporting Women" Interview with Tracy Fletcher
In episode 7, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Tracy Fletcher, Managing Director of Campbell & Fletcher.
In this candid chat, Tracy tells Claire how a 20 year career in banking led to an epiphany that she should launch a recruitment company. 15 years on, this has led to some incredible lessons and opportunities for her, and is a must-listen for any recruiter who needs a bit of inspiration about what is possible with their recruitment business.
Kate Bagnall - Illuminating the Way
Claire Ackers chats to Kate Bagnall, Founder and co-Director of Bagnall Hopkins recruitment.
In episode 8 of series 2 of The Authentic Recruiter, Kate and Claire get into the stuff that really matters in recruitment, the things that turn it from a job into a calling.
Janet McGlaughlin - Credibility and Education (or How to be a Seagull)
In episode 7 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Janet McGlaughlin, Managing Director of Marmion Recruitment.
In this short but packed episode, Janet tells Claire why she tries to be a seagull (in essence don't follow the flock, but find the right way for you), advice which has seen her through multiple recessions, Brexit uncertainty and hope for the future.
Ownership and Accountability: Interview with Hannah Williams, Director, Robinson Williams Recruitment
In episode 6 Claire talks to Hannah Williams, founder and Director of Robinson Williams Recruitment.
Being a relatively new business, Claire was keen to know what triggered Hannah to set up her own recruitment company, what made her launch so successful, and what she wished she'd known before she launched.
The Recruitment Epiphany - Interview with Kelly Dunn
In episode 5, Claire Ackers talks to Kelly Dunn, Managing Director at KD Recruitment.
Kelly and Claire dive into the Recruitment Epiphany - that dawning realisation that you could do better by yourself, which inspires so many to set up on their own.
Building a Community for Recruiters: Interview with Catherine Day, Founder, DAY's Recruitment
In episode 4 of Series 2, Claire Ackers chats with Catherine Day, Founder & Director of DAY's recruitment and hospitality specialist.
She grills Claire about the best way to set up and grow a community. This is absolutely essential listening for any recruiter who wants to add value to their niche, and position themselves as an expert.
Confidence and Collaboration - Haggerty-Jaques Interview
In Episode 3, Claire talks to Founders and Directors of legal recruiters, Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques.
In a first for the Authentic Recruiter podcast - a threeway - Katie and Amy chat to Claire about how they collaborate differently, and are still bossing motherhood as well.
Interview: James Milner: Freedom and Fast Decisions
In the second episode of Series 2, Claire chats to James Milner, Exec Director of The Bridge IT recruitment.
Some of the best bits include:
Why he believes recruitment brings freedom