I’m so happy to be coming to you on International Women’s Day!
In this episode, I’m bringing you the most incredible sales leader, recruiter and career accelerator Kara Atkinson. Kara has worked as a Head Hunter for over 18 years, developed her own recruitment methodology ‘The Sales Virtuoso’ and founded SPARC - The Sales Leader Network. She is an expert when it comes to finding the right person for the right job and has assisted more than 1,000 Sales Leaders into their next role.
Together we discuss the increasing gap in the corporate world for women and how International Women’s Day, being only one day and often just a token breakfast, really doesn’t lead to any change. Kara talks about the need to see more consistent imagery of women in corporate roles who are championing other women - and not just hires to tick a box and fill a quota.
We then go on to chat about Kara’s tips and tricks for interviewing in the digital world. Being on video comes with a host of new challenges than interviewing in person and as both an interviewer and interviewee - we must prepare and make allowances.
Kara is committed to helping people build and transform their careers and I’m very grateful to have her on the show to share her expertise and experience with you.
Topics discussed:
[1:54]: Kara discusses recruiting amazing women for powerful companies who are just ticking a box. She doesn’t feel like the gap is closing and she isn’t seeing change.
[3:56]: Kara talks about the importance of asking women what they want for International Women's Day in the corporate world. Often the question is asked to men, the conversation is regurgitated and only a morning tea is organised.
[6:56]: We need to see more consistent imagery of real women in corporate roles who are championing other women.
[9:36]: The pandemic led everyone to be home and dealing with parenting, work and homeschooling together so gender roles weren’t as dominant.
[11:56]: Kara is hearing more and more women that are waking up to being a ‘token’. It’s not enough to just tick a box to show you’ve hired in diversity.
[14:22]: Kara discusses the change in the workforce since going digital.
[15:42]: Introverts have struggled to make an impact on video during the pandemic.
[17:56]: Kara shares her tips for interviewing on video from a recruiter’s perspective. Build initial rapport with the interviewer.
[19:59]: As the person interviewing, you are also being interviewed and need to bring your A-game.
[21:41]: Video with Impact is a great place to learn all aspects of being on video.
[24:39]: I always recommend everyone to be real and genuine on video.
[25:46]: Where to find Kara.
Links & Resources.
Connect with Kara:
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-atkinson/
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Website: https://www.karaatkinson.com/
Connect with Rebecca:
- Instagram: @therebeccasaunders
- Video Accelerator Program: The Video Accelerator | Rebecca Saunders
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