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#67 Callum Bird - Reflecting on personal growth and the rewards of working in recruitment

March 19, 2024
#67 Callum Bird - Reflecting on personal growth and the rewards of working in recruitment
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Hiring & Inspiring
#67 Callum Bird - Reflecting on personal growth and the rewards of working in recruitment
Mar 19, 2024

Summary

In this episode I catch up with Callum Bird, a UK-based recruiter in the engineering field. We discuss Callum's recent move to a new position and his day-to-day responsibilities. We also touch upon about the current state of the job market in the UK, particularly in the engineering field and the challenges of finding new clients. 

Callum reflects on his recruitment career and the lessons he has learned. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and enjoying the journey. 

Callum also shares his career goals and the meaning of success to him.

Main Takeaways :

  • The job market in the UK, especially in engineering, is a mix of candidate-driven and company-driven opportunities.
  • Building relationships and getting to know clients on a personal level is crucial in recruitment.
  • Callum has learned the importance of enjoying the journey and building momentum in his career.
  • He advocates for doing an apprenticeship as a positive alternative to university.
  • Success, to Callum, means making a positive impact on people's lives and enjoying personal fulfillment.

Great to catch up with Callum on this episode. For a young bloke he has a mature head on his shoulders and is en route to doing some great things in the industry. Bright future ahead for this guy!

Check him out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumbirdrecruiter/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:59 Recent Move and New Position
03:36 Business Development and Client Visits
05:58 State of the Job Market in the UK
07:04 Challenges in the New Role
08:11 Business Development Strategies
10:01 Reflection on Recruitment Career
12:16 Professional Development and Growth
13:32 Enjoyment and Rewards of the Job
15:25 Recognizing Personal Strengths
16:14 Areas for Improvement
19:26 Benefits of Apprenticeship
20:49 Career Goals and Ambitions
21:51 Mentors and Learning from Others
23:21 Importance of Efficiency and Momentum
24:24 Defining Success and Personal Growth

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Summary

In this episode I catch up with Callum Bird, a UK-based recruiter in the engineering field. We discuss Callum's recent move to a new position and his day-to-day responsibilities. We also touch upon about the current state of the job market in the UK, particularly in the engineering field and the challenges of finding new clients. 

Callum reflects on his recruitment career and the lessons he has learned. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and enjoying the journey. 

Callum also shares his career goals and the meaning of success to him.

Main Takeaways :

  • The job market in the UK, especially in engineering, is a mix of candidate-driven and company-driven opportunities.
  • Building relationships and getting to know clients on a personal level is crucial in recruitment.
  • Callum has learned the importance of enjoying the journey and building momentum in his career.
  • He advocates for doing an apprenticeship as a positive alternative to university.
  • Success, to Callum, means making a positive impact on people's lives and enjoying personal fulfillment.

Great to catch up with Callum on this episode. For a young bloke he has a mature head on his shoulders and is en route to doing some great things in the industry. Bright future ahead for this guy!

Check him out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumbirdrecruiter/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:59 Recent Move and New Position
03:36 Business Development and Client Visits
05:58 State of the Job Market in the UK
07:04 Challenges in the New Role
08:11 Business Development Strategies
10:01 Reflection on Recruitment Career
12:16 Professional Development and Growth
13:32 Enjoyment and Rewards of the Job
15:25 Recognizing Personal Strengths
16:14 Areas for Improvement
19:26 Benefits of Apprenticeship
20:49 Career Goals and Ambitions
21:51 Mentors and Learning from Others
23:21 Importance of Efficiency and Momentum
24:24 Defining Success and Personal Growth