Seat at the Table: Success at Every Stage of the Hiring Process

Seat at the Table: Success at Every Stage of the Hiring Process

July 14, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 221

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This episode discusses effective strategies for the hiring process and how to attract the right candidates.

In this episode of the Un-Billable Hour’s Seat at the Table: Hiring is hard. It’s harder if you don’t know what you want, can’t describe the position, and don’t make an effort to attract the right candidates (and reduce the number of candidates you don’t want) Develop an intentional, consistent plan for reviewing a candidate’s credentials. That includes knowing the questions you want to ask – and don’t want to ask – candidates and uncover a candidate’s willingness to grow, learn, and adapt. Once you know what you want, be upfront about what you offer. Sharing the compensation package is becoming a must. Younger workers may pass if you’re being too coy. Share what makes you special: Educational and travel opportunities? Paid bar dues? Bonuses? Time off? Culture? Transparency counts. If you’ve done well with your marketing and you’ve delighted clients who are happy to refer new clients, maybe it’s time to hire some additional team members. Host Christopher T. Anderson brings in regular guest Rob Leitner along with HR and management pros Laytoamb Wiggins, Lori Brown-Simmons, and Jeff Levin for a seat at the table to discuss how to  approach the hiring process, and the pitfalls…

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