#132 Sheniah Richardson - How to effectively Head Hunt candidates and build a strong brand reputation in your market as a recruiter

In this episode I catch up with Sheniah Richardson, founder of Richardson Recruitment, who shares her journey in the recruitment industry, focusing on logistics. Sheniah discusses her experiences launching her own business, the importance of networking, and the current state of the logistics job market. 

She emphasizes her strengths in headhunting and building relationships, while also providing valuable advice for new recruiters. Sheniah reflects on her career growth, the challenges of being a solo business owner, and her passion for making a positive impact in people's lives through recruitment.

Takeaways:

• Network is everything in recruitment.
• Securing new clients is a strength for Sheniah.
• Logistics offers diverse and dynamic job opportunities.
• Headhunting is a key strength of hers in recruitment.
• Building relationships is crucial for success.
• Never make assumptions about candidates' past experiences.
• Helping people find the right job is rewarding.
• It's important to remain professional and authentic.
• Recruiting in a niche area is beneficial for expertise.
• Success in recruitment is about making an impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sheniah Richardson and Her Journey
01:07 Launching Richardson Recruitment: Early Experiences
03:06 Building a Brand and Network in Recruitment
05:10 Understanding the Logistics Job Market
07:41 Headhunting: Strategies and Strengths
10:06 Advice for New Recruiters: Building a Niche Network
12:53 Passion for the Supply Chain Industry
14:15 Success Stories in Headhunting
17:40 Reflecting on Career Growth and Development
20:31 Challenges of Being a Solo Business Owner
22:24 Future Plans for Richardson Recruitment
23:32 The Why Behind Recruitment: Making an Impact

Check out Sheniah below:

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

This epsiode is in partnership with Recview:

https://recview.ai/