https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k775-TKJK8 In this video I talk about how one small habit has the potential for a big impact to making diverse hires. I also discuss the importance of understanding unconscious bias and putting a framework in place to ensure fairness in your hiring process.
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What Recruiting Was Like in 2020 (In GIFs)
RECRUITERS! This one's for you š I worked the good folks atĀ LinkedIn to think about what recruiting has been like in 2020. Naturally, the post is packed with GIFs. Enjoy! https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/recruiting-humor-and-fun/2020/recruiter-look-back-at-year-with-gifs
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How Running 1,000km in 2020 Saved My Sanity
I published a new article today on LinkedIn discussing how running has helped me get through 2020. It's a short read and below is a short excerpt from the opening. Article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-running-1000km-2020-saved-my-sanity-joe-burridge/?published=t --- āRunning teaches us that we are capable of so much more than we ever imaginedā - PattiSue Plumer One of my … Continue reading How Running 1,000km in 2020 Saved My Sanity
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Recruiter Advice: Agency to In-House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBC7TNatWg&feature=youtu.be Unfortunately I'm currently seeing many agency recruiters losing their jobs right now and felt like I should share my learnings of making the transition from agency to in-house. I have also shared some links below you might find interesting and useful. 12 Differences Between Agency and In-House Recruiting https://business.linkedin.com/talent-... 1 Year At Hudl. What … Continue reading Recruiter Advice: Agency to In-House
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Job Application Tips in 60 Seconds
Back in November, I created a Job Application Tips In 60 Seconds series on my YouTube channel and now as we head into a new month/year/decade you might be thinking about applying for a new job. I have summarised the five videos below, let me know if you find the advice useful! THE COVER LETTER … Continue reading Job Application Tips in 60 Seconds
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How To Get A Job In The Video Game Industry
New video out on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5fTuzufK3M&feature=youtu.be In this video, I explain how I got a job at EA as well as provide advice for getting into the wider games industry. Enjoy!
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I Launched A YouTube Channel!
Back in January, I set a goal of launching a YouTube channel. After 8 months of procrastination, I'm pleased to say that today I did it! I had been putting this off for so long using excuses like I don't have the right equipment, I don't know what editing software to use, I don't have … Continue reading I Launched A YouTube Channel!
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Guest Appearance on the Talk Talent To Me Podcast
When I joined Electronic Arts in September 2017, it meant saying goodbye to my life in Central London. Getting the tube to work every day meant I could blast through so many books and articles (I was one of those people who would read my Kindle one-handed even when crushed between a few dozen other … Continue reading Guest Appearance on the Talk Talent To Me Podcast
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Why You Should Write (Even If No One Reads It)
Louis LāAmour - āStart writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned onā My sister Becky has been suffering from EhlersāDanlos syndrome for the past 4 years. Itās an incredibly debilitating condition and one where we know very little about the cause or, more importantly, the cure. Itās a … Continue reading Why You Should Write (Even If No One Reads It)
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Why Recruiters Should Eat Dog Food
Joe Gebbia (Co-Founder of Airbnb)Ā - āYou use it yourself; you eat your own dog food. Every time we do that, we discover something that we can improveā I want to be clear from the start that ādogfoodingā is a metaphor and I wonāt be held liable for any recruiters who, after reading this article, use … Continue reading Why Recruiters Should Eat Dog Food
Joe Burridge 