How to Guide Young Professionals Through Your Hiring Process

How to Guide Young Professionals Through Your Hiring ProcessHiring young professionals? Get the secrets from InternQueen GenZ HiringClick To TweetIn the 22nd episode of The Recruiting Reel, Lauren Berger, the CEO and Founder of InternQueen.com, discusses how to guide young professionals through your hiring process and into long term careers at your organization. Heres the transcriptJosh TolanMy name is Josh Tolan and Im the CEO of Spark Hire, the leading video interviewing platform used by thousands of organizations around the world.And this is The Recruiting Reel, a video series in which we discuss real recruiting challenges with prominent recruiting experts to provide you with actionable tips you can apply to your own recruitingWith the summer internship season fast approaching, the release of this episode couldnt have better timing.Today, were joined by the Intern Queen herself, Lauren Berger. She is the CEO and Founder of InternQueen.com which offers a mora personalized way for y oung people to connect with the internships and career opportunities of their dreams. Shes authored several best-selling books, speaks at over 50 events per year, has been featured on major media outlets, and has an extremely popular YouTube channel.As you begin to recruit, hire, and onboard your next group of interns or young professionals, its important for you to understand how to guide them through your hiring process and into careers at your organization.With Laurens experience working with young professionals and employers, she is the perfect expert for this topic. Take it away, LaurenLauren Berger Hi Im Lauren Berger, CEO and founder of InternQueen.comBiggest obstacles Gen Z faces in the hiring processTo answer these questions, the first one is what are the biggest obstacles Gen Z faces in the hiring process and in transitioning into a new role with an employer. I think one of the biggest obstacles is that there landseems to be a disconnect between the skillset that employers look for and the skill set students graduate with. So I think that opportunities like internships are crucial because its an opportunity for young people to really understand what it takes to be successful at work.Hiring young professionalsThe second one is what strategies can recruiters and hiring professionals use to help Gen Z navigate the hiring process. I think the best strategy employers can utilize is providing feedback. Its interesting timing with this video as were going to be doing exit interviews and giving feedback to our chose interns today And its so important that our interns really hear and realize this feedback because their insight into what employers are looking for in the real world. Empowering young professionals at your organizationNumber 3 How can recruiters and hiring professionals hit the ground running and adopt a positive role in their company from day one? I think the way recruiters can help Gen Z get set up for success from day one is identifying what t hese young people want to eventually be doing and help lay out their career path. Show them that theyre not at this job forever, youre at this job to hit benchmark one, and benchmark two, and benchmark three and so on. I think when you can see that big picture, and you dont just feel like youre coming to work to come to work and theres no upward mobility, thats how Gen Z can really see the bigger picture and be really successful.Josh TolanAnd thats why they call her the Intern QueenBuilding on top of what Lauren said, its super important for you to understand that not every young professional knows exactly what they want to do or what their skills are best suited for. In fact, most dont and thats okayIts your job as a recruiter or hiring manager to identify the candidates strengths throughout the hiring process and identify areas where they can add value within the organization. Of course, you should be framing this in light of the position they are interviewing for, but you should also be thinking about the bigger picture and what their growth opportunities look like.As Lauren mentioned, its critical that you provide feedback to young professionals. These people want to know what you think about them. This starts in the hiring process, continues into their internship, and even beyond that once they are full time.And make these conversations a two-way street. Encourage them to brainstorm with you. What do they think theyll do well in? Where do they see themselves growing? What do they like? What do they dislike?The younger generation wants to know youre invested in them. You have a ton of opportunities to demonstrate this as earlier as your first conversation with them in the hiring process. Show them you care and this will help you not only guide them through your hiring process, but also into long-term careers at your organization.I want to thank Lauren Berger for joining us today. If youd like to learn more about her company, check out the website at intern queen.com. To connect with Lauren on LinkedIn, please use the URL below (https//www.linkedin.com/in/laurenberger). Also, follow her on Twitter InternQueen and you can subscribe to her YouTube channel at youtube.com/internqueenThank you for watching The Recruiting Reel and stay tuned for more episodes. For additionalHR and recruiting content, head over to hr.sparkhire.com and subscribe. Also, follow us on Twitter,sparkhire. And subscribe to ourYouTube channelto be the first to know about the newest episodes of The Recruiting Reel.Thanks again for watching and happy recruiting

Healthy New Years resolutions which dont require going to the gym

Healthy New Years resolutions which dont require going to the gymHealthy New Years resolutions which dont require going to the gymFor many of us, January marks a fresh start. After all, its the start of a new year and the perfect time to make some healthy changes in the form of New Years Resolutions which can help you to become a better version of yourself.No sooner has the Christmas cheer disappeared, were bombarded with messages about keeping fit and heading to the gym to become healthier, and for many of us, this can seem like a chore.If joining a gym or working out isnt on your list of New Year resolutions, dont beat yourself up about it. There are some great, easy and healthy changes you can make which will have a big impact on your wellbeing. To explain mora, Nutritionist Kym Lang from Enterosgel shares her six healthy new years resolutions, and theres not a gym in sight.1. Meal prep every SundayIf you struggle to get up on time each morning, let alone make a packed lunch, then meal prep is your secret strategy to achieving healthy eating goals. Putting aside an hour each Sunday will set you up for the coming week, and you might even enjoy the meditative chopping and dicing.Make a batch of overnight oats to last you a few days and cook up a healthy grain like quinoa, and portion it up for lunchtime salads or dinnertime grain bowls. Roast a tray of vegetables like broccoli and sweet potato, and keep a simple dressing in the fridge to add some zest.2. Eat little and oftenSkipping meals is the worst way to lose weight. By the time of your next meal youll be tired, ravenous and more likely to reach for high-fat or sugary foods. Plus, youre also missing out on important nutrients.Eating three square meals and two healthy snacks, morning and afternoon, will keep your energy up and minimise cravings. Make time for breakfast, even if its a porridge pot on the way to the office, and stock your desk drawer with fruit, oatcakes and almond butter to make it easy.3. N ourish your gutIf you get frequent stomach bugs or suffer with IBS, make a new years resolution to prioritise your gut health. Your digestive system plays a significant role in regulating immunity plus, your gut microbiome protects against pathogens.Give your immunity a boost by eating fermented foods rich in beneficial bacteria, like live yoghurt, kefir, miso or kimchi. If you often find yourself with an upset tummy, try Enterosgel (20.99 from www.boots.com), a unique and drug-free organic gastrointestinal adsorbent. It binds to bacterial toxins which cause stomach upsets, gently removing harmful molecules with the stool and speeding up recovery.4. Drink more waterWeve all made this resolution, yet its the easiest to break. Good hydration supports your gut and kidneys, and wards off dehydration-related headaches and tiredness, so stick to your goal this year with these tipsKeep a full water bottle on your desk, or drink a glass before each meal (which studies show can also ward off weight gain). Pep up your water jug with fresh cucumber slices, frozen berries or mint leaves. Herbal tea also counts try flavours like liquorice or ginger that you can drink hot or cold.5. Up your fruit and veg intakeIt can be hard to hit your 5-a-day with a busy work and social life, despite your best intentions. Yet getting more vegetables and fruit in your diet can reduce the risk of some cancers and boost immunity with their phytochemicals, substances which are thought to protect your bodys cells from damage.For maximum benefits, eat a wide variety of veg and fruit each day. Try loading your sandwich with salad, and fill half your plate with veg at dinner. Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables all count, as do beans and pulses. If you have an aversion to vegetables, try sprinkling over sesame seeds, seasoning with miso or stir-frying with garlic.6. Eat mindfullyIts easy to rush through the day without noticing what youre eating. How many times have you found yourself snacking st raight out of the fridge, or finishing a bag of crisps when you only meant to have a handful? notlage paying attention to how you eat can upset your bodys fullness signals.So, take time to really taste, smell and enjoy your food. Even ten minutes away from your desk to eat lunch can help. At home, set the table and play relaxing music, even if youre dining solo. Studies show that mindful eating can help you with portion control and digestion, improve mood and reduce cravings.This article was originally published on YourCoffeeBreak.