Job Search and Recruitment Trends: Why the STAR Method is Flawed and What We Can All Do Instead with Recruiter Sue Gygax

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

In this episode, I welcome LinkedIn's Top Voice and Recruiter, Sue Gygax, founder of Spectacle Talent Partners, specializing in talent acquisition and career solutions. This episode discusses the evolving trends in job search and recruitment and examines the limitations of current practices. We explore a range of topics, including:

• The inefficiencies in the recruitment process and actionable tips that candidates can use to stand out.
• Why both recruiters and candidates need to master storytelling
• The challenges posed by the rise of 30-minute and asynchronous interviews and how recruiters and candidates can better prepare
• Why the STAR interviewing method is flawed
• A new and improved framework for hiring managers and candidates

Show Notes:
The Career Refresh Podcast: How to Prepare and Get Ready for the Job Interview

The Career Refresh Podcast: Check out Susan’s Previous Appearance discussing What Recruiters Are Looking For in Today’s Marketplace HERE

Show Guest:
Susan Gygax, founder of Spectacle Talent Partners, specializes in talent acquisition and career solutions. With 28 years in recruitment and leadership, she helps mission-driven companies and corporate leaders navigate today's volatile job market, offering strategies for inclusive hiring and confident career moves. She's also been nominated for the LinkedIn Top Voice position. You can find her on LinkedIn and her Website.

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