Improving Candidate Experience with Mark Smith

Talent Management Truths

“When we’re hiring for [Sally’s] team, we can say here’s a job description for the role and also we’re attaching Sally’s Linkedin profile so you get a sense of Sally and her thought leadership.”

- Mark Smith

When it comes to talent acquisition, is your organization providing an authentic and engaging candidate experience, or are you still stuck in traditional approaches? Are you exploring innovative ways to attract diverse talent and modernizing your hiring processes for the digital age? In today’s episode, my guest and I explore the future of hiring and its impact on company culture.

My guest is Mark Smith. Mark is the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, and medical devices company with over 90,000 employees.

Mark has led talent acquisition teams at industry titans such as Randstad, Caterpillar Inc., Amazon, SC Johnson, and The Kraft Heinz Company.

His fervor for talent and leadership is boundless, as he strives each day to evolve into a leader who not only propels our company to new heights of excellence but also fosters a culture of trust, inspiration, and innovation. He is a staunch advocate for bringing one's authentic self to the workplace and embodying the principles of servant leadership—enabling, coaching, and empowering our teams with vigor, passion, and a clear sense of purpose. 🎯

As a British national who has found a second home in the USA, Mark bring a blend of cross-cultural insights and global perspectives to Medtronic.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• A contrarian view of a common employer question
• Ideas for modernizing job descriptions - and value-added information for candidates
• A case for building your digital presence to boost your leadership and company brand with future employees

Links

• Mark Smith on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markedwardsmithta/

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