The Kubera Principle
The Book That Will Change the World
In this episode of Career Hack, Brandon Amoroso chats with Jason Koslow, Manager of Talent Acquisition at SEVENROOMS, about the evolving landscape of hiring and career growth. Jason shares actionable insights on competency-based hiring, the power of personal branding, and how candidates can stand out in today’s competitive job market. From embracing AI tools to building meaningful connections, this episode is packed with strategies for both job seekers and professionals looking to climb the ladder.
Here’s What You’ll Learn:
🚀 How competency-based hiring is changing the game for job seekers
💼 Why personal branding is essential for career success
🌐 Navigating remote work challenges and building connections in a virtual world
🤖 The role of AI in hiring—when it helps and when it hurts
🧠 Why learning mindset and adaptability are key to career progression
🔍 How to optimize your job search through networking and job boards
🎯 Tips for hiring managers to improve the candidate experience
🔄 The reality of career changes and how to leverage transferable skills
Timestamps:
🎙️ Introduction to Jason Koslow and his role at Seven Rooms (00:00:00)
🛤️ How Jason started in talent acquisition and his career journey (00:01:22)
💡 Competency-based hiring and how it improves candidate evaluation (00:03:09)
🌐 Challenges of remote work and how to build strong virtual connections (00:06:04)
🤝 The value of networking in landing new opportunities (00:07:38)
🤖 How AI is transforming the hiring process: benefits and drawbacks (00:11:12)
🛠️ Tips to optimize job applications and stand out on job boards (00:16:36)
🎯 How hiring managers can create a better candidate experience (00:18:28)
🔍 Balancing AI tools with the personal touch in recruitment (00:20:56)
🧗 The mindset of continual learning and career adaptability (00:26:26)
👥 Diversity in hiring and why it drives innovation (00:29:22)
📚 The role of training and mentoring in long-term career growth (00:32:36)
💬 Final thoughts and where to connect with Jason Koslow and Seven Rooms (00:33:47)
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