The Recruitment Edge with Ez Khan
The Recruitment Edge with Ez Khan is where recruiters and agency leaders get practical ideas that work in the real world.
Each episode dives into what’s driving results right now. From business development and desk performance to leadership and growth. Ez brings honest insight from working with hundreds of top-performing agencies so you can apply what works and skip what doesn’t.
New 10-minute episodes drop weekly on a Fri, giving you focused, actionable takeaways you can use straight away.
Episodes
33 episodes
Will AI Replace Recruiters or Just the Slow Ones? | Hume Scope
Recruiters everywhere are asking the same question: Is AI going to replace us? Ez shares what he’s seeing across agency teams in Australia, what AI tools are genuinely saving time, and which parts of recruitment can never be replac...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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9:44
How to secure more client meetings | Hume Scope
In this episode of The Recruitment Edge with Ez Khan, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges recruiters face right now: getting in front of clients. The data doesn’t lie. The average recruiter in Australia meets with fewer than 15 clie...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:55
BD Calls: Friend or Foe? | Hume Scope
Struggling to get clients to answer your calls? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Recruitment Edge with Ez Khan, I unpack why recruiters are finding BD calls harder than ever and why the phone is still your most powerfu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:28
Preparing for 2025 | Hume Scope
In this episode of Roles & Lol$, Ez and Lucy are ready to wrap up for 2024, but that doesn’t mean slow down! No no No, we have a lot to do to prepare for 2025!With the end of 2024 in sight, many recruiters have taken their foot off ...
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10:45
The Importance of Tracking Ratios in Recruitment | Hume Scope
In this episode, Ez and Lucy delve into the often overlooked but crucial topic of tracking ratios in recruitment.They explore why focusing on the quality of ratios can be more effective than simply increasing activity levels.Joi...
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9:17
Prepping candidates for interview | Hume Scope
How much time do you really spend preparing a candidate for an interview? In this episode, we dive deep into a commonly rushed part of the recruitment process—interview prep! Working on a recruitment desk, KPIs often focus on...
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13:35
Get to know us | Hume Scope
Wondering who is behind Hume Scope? What makes us tick? What our backgrounds are?In this poddy ep, Lucy and Ez bare all and share who they are ;-)Hope you enjoy! 🎧www.humescope.com.au
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15:02
What you should do in your last QTR
Wondering how to wrap up the year strong and hit the ground running in the new one? This week, Ez & Lucy are spilling the tea on all things year-end strategy. 💥In this episode, they chat through:- How to lock in those final ...
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17:18
What activity should you do in this market? | Hume Scope
What should you be doing in a fluctuating market? What activity is ‘good activity’ that will get you short & long term results? How do you juggle it all? Big questions answered in this week’s poddy. Lucy & Ez share their thoughts on how...
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23:19
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? | Hume Scope
In this episode, Ez and Lucy dive into a crucial question that many recruiters face after a couple of years in the industry: Is recruitment really the right path for me? As the market fluctuates and challenges arise, it's natural to wonder if y...
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15:29
Lessons from our Recruitment Leadership journeys | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "Lessons from Our Recruitment Leadership Journeys," Lucy and Ez share their experiences as leaders in the recruitment industry. They discuss highs, lows, and lessons learned from various leaders they've encountered.<...
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15:05
Mastering BD Calls, Techniques for Recruiters | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "How to do a Cold Call," we explore the art of business development calls. Do Ez and Lucy make cold calls? If so, how do they approach them? Before diving into a role-play session where Ez puts Lucy on the s...
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15:47
The Financial Power of a Well-Defined Brand | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "The Financial Power of a Well-Defined Brand," we jump into a discussion on how to achieve a ROI from your marketing and branding efforts. This practical discussion provides actionable strategies for leveraging your bran...
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11:58
Proactive Steps for Recruiters in a Billing Slump | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "Proactive Steps for Recruiters in a Billing Slump," we tackle the tough times when billings dip and offer actionable advice to get back on track. We know everyone is feeling the pinch right now, so tune in to find out w...
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13:08
Key Factors in Choosing the Right Recruitment Agency | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "Key Factors in Choosing the Right Recruitment Agency," we explore the critical questions to ask during your interviews with agencies to determine if the environment is right for you. We discuss how the people you surrou...
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19:22
Essential Leadership Tips for Recruitment Managers | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "Essential Leadership Tips for Recruitment Managers," Lucy and Ez candidly share their experiences with leadership. Tune in to watch Ez and Luce go back and forth volley style as they discuss their best-kept tips and sec...
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11:32
Advice for Aspiring Recruitment Agency Owners | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "Advice for Aspiring Recruitment Agency Owners," Lucy and Ez discuss their personal experiences of starting recruitment agencies. Shout out to our fellow solo operators or aspiring solo operators—this one's for you!<...
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20:31
What Constitutes a High Performer? | Hume Scope
In this week's episode, "What Constitutes a High Performer?", Lucy and Ez chat about why recruitment agencies aren't raking in the profits like they used to. They also dive into how the definition of a top performer has changed from the old $10...
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16:15
Transforming value adds to real $$ - From useless to useful! | Hume Scope
Everyone seems to be releasing salary guides these days, but are they truly making a difference? More often than not, these guides are launched without any strategic intent, leading to extra work for your team without delivering meaningful resu...
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10:14
The Newest Role In Recruitment | Hume Scope
Nope it’s not a BD person. It’s not a marketer. The newest role that’s needed in recruitment agencies: Data Transponster. Jokes. It’s Data Manager/Data Analyst. Why? Listen in to this week’s podcast to learn how we use data to inform our decisi...
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8:05
How to Run Successful Client Meetings | Hume Scope
In this episode Ez shares his top tips on running effective client meetings. How do you build rapport, how do you use open questions to uncover challenges and then how do you tailor your pitch in real time based on this knowledge. &...
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7:48
Lessons learned from over 24 years recruitment experience | Hume Scope
Yesss we are getting old! 24 Year’s experience! Where has the time gone? With those the years, not only comes a few wrinkles, but importantly, comes experience and learnings. And we’re sharing our top 6 things we wish we had known earlier on in...
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12:23
Recruiters How to handle objections Part 2 | Hume Scope
Welcome to part 2 of Objection Handling. In this ep, Lucy puts Ez on the spot and fires some common objections and watches him go!! We dive deep into the world of objection handling in recruitment. Join us as we explore essential strategies and...
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13:19
Recruiters How to handle objections Part 1 | Hume Scope
In this ep, Lucy puts Ez on the spot and fires some common objections and watches him go!! We dive deep into the world of objection handling in recruitment. Join us as we explore essential strategies and techniques to overcome client concerns w...
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14:37
How to do reverse marketing well | Hume Scope
Join us as we delve into how our reverse marketing strategy has propelled our recruitment success, with special insights from Lucy, who attributes 90% of her revenue to reverse marketing. Discover a different approach that goes beyond tradition...
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