And i was on a call with a potential client, and they mentioned needing talent to ‘climb the corporate ladder.’ I jokingly suggested I’d show up with a ladder to help them reach their goals! It got a good laugh, but it made me think about how much we really do need to elevate our recruiting game these days. Anyone else have funny stories that turned into serious recruiting insights?
I can totally relate — last week, I had a candidate say they weren’t sure how to showcase their skills during interviews. I told them to think of it like climbing that ladder — they need to highlight each rung they’ve climbed.
It’s funny you mention ladders! I once had a candidate who used a real ladder as a prop to demonstrate how they could elevate their team’s performance. Sometimes you just gotta think outside the box — or in this case, the ladder.
Had a client once say they wanted candidates who could ‘reach new heights.’ I half-jokingly mentioned a trampoline; Got any other quirky ways you’ve addressed serious topics?
Got any other quirky ways you’ve addressed serious topics?