HRIS Careers Podcast
Welcome to the HRIS Careers podcast. A podcast specifically for Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Professionals. We always say, no one gets into HRIS on purpose, but it sure is interesting to find out how they did.
We interview your HRIS peers to find out how they got tricked into the industry, and what lessons and tools they used to progress their careers along the way.
We discuss industry trends, AI, and even talk candidly about all the most popular HRIS platforms.
Welcome to the HRIS Careers Podcast!
Hosted by Troy Wallace, an HRIS practitioner with over 25 years of experience, this podcast is the go-to resource for anyone involved or interested in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Whether you're a current HRIS professional, an aspiring one, or even looking to hire HRIS talent, this podcast offers valuable insights, experiences, and discussions tailored just for you.
What We Cover:
- Career Paths: We interview HRIS professionals to explore how they entered the field and advanced in their careers. Discover the unique and often unexpected paths of your peers in the industry.
- Industry Insight: Gain expert knowledge from HRIS platform vendors about the future direction of their products and the skills currently in the highest demand.
- Candid Conversations: Join us for honest discussions about the real-world experiences and challenges faced by HRIS professionals. From system implementations to career highs and lows, nothing is off-limits.
Why Listen?
- Experience Sharing: It's our therapy session where we nerd out about all things HRIS. It's a safe space to share and learn from each other's experiences.
- Community Building: We aim to foster a supportive community not just for HRIS professionals but also for our close-knit cousins in HR and payroll.
Engage With Us:
- Share your story, challenges, or achievements. Visit https://hriscareers.com/podcast to submit a form or leave a voice memo.
- Reach out to Troy at troy.wallace@hriscareers.com with ideas, or if you're interested in being a guest on the show.
Listen and Follow:
Catch new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, I Heart Radio, YouTube, and wherever you enjoy podcasts. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and episode releases!
Upcoming Plans:
If there's enough interest from the community, we'll expand to include an online platform or community for live interactions and discussions.
Join us on HRIS Careers Podcast – where HRIS professionals connect, learn, and grow together.
HRIS Careers Podcast
Mark Williams Changed My LinkedIn Life With This One Small Hack
We sit down with Mark Williams, LinkedIn expert, coach, and host of the Informed podcast, which covers everything you need to maximize LinkedIn for recruitment, job searches, business, and personal branding.
Get the full show notes and here.
Key Takeaways:
- How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to be FOUND 🎯
- Why activity (commenting!) is the secret to LinkedIn success 👏
- Why connections are less important than followers today
- The one feature LinkedIn needs to bring back (hint: it's about books 📚)
- Mark's cease-and-desist letter story from LinkedIn lawyers in Omaha!
Plus, stay tuned for a blooper at the end involving a ?????? moment 😂.
Mark shares invaluable LinkedIn strategies, from optimizing your profile to increasing visibility through activity. He also tells us about a quirky cease-and-desist letter he received from LinkedIn lawyers, why connections aren't what they used to be, and the one LinkedIn tip Troy implemented immediately after their conversation.
This episode is full of actionable tips to help you use LinkedIn to land your next role, grow your business, or elevate your professional presence online. Don't miss it!
Listen On
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Winter Sweater Vibes 🧥
01:37 - Meet Mark Williams, LinkedIn Expert
02:32 - The ONE Thing to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
09:52 - How LinkedIn Has Changed Since 2008
25:40 - Why Connections Aren’t Everything Anymore
30:04 - Visibility Tip: Engagement Is King 👑
41:37 - LIVE Profile Review: What Troy Got Wrong (and You Might Too!)
50:04 - Lightning Round: Mark’s Dream LinkedIn Feature & Fun Stories
57:49 - Cease-and-Desist Letter From LinkedIn Lawyers
59:00 - Bloopers & Outro
Resources Mentioned
- Mark Williams on LinkedIn: Mark's LinkedIn Profile
- The Informed Podcast: Listen Here
- Mark's Newsletter
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If you want to be on the podcast fill out the form at https://hriscareers.com/podcast