
Episode 42 – Industry Data and what a recruiter needs to succeed in the future with Ben Eubanks
- S1E42
- 38:34
- July 27th 2022
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak Ben Eubanks the Chief Researcher from Lighthouse Research and Advisory. Ben started his career in recruiting and moved into leading one of the most successful research organizations within the recruiting and human resources industry.
Highlights:
We talk about how is able to use his background as recruiter to really understand the data out there
What is going on within the recruiting market and different types of AI
What is going on in the candidate market and why candidates are doing things like ghosting.
What are the skill sets that a recruiter needs in the future to be successful
Ben Eubanks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beneubanks/
Lighthouse Research and Advisory: https://lhra.io/
Report: https://lighthouseresearch.lpages.co/2022-talent-acquisition-trends-report/
Infographic: Why Candidates Ghost Employers https://lhra.io/blog/3-reasons-candidates-ghost-employers-plus-4-things-they-desire-infographic/
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
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Benjamin Mena is the founder of Select Source Solutions and the host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast — one of the top global podcasts for agency and executive recruiters. With over a decade of experience placing top talent in the government contracting (GovCon) and cleared space, Ben brings a no-BS approach to the business of recruiting.
Each week, he interviews high-performing recruiters, agency owners, and industry innovators to uncover the real stories behind their success. From six-figure solo producers to million-dollar billers and AI-powered solopreneurs, Ben’s mission is simple: help recruiters level up their careers and businesses through actionable insights, raw conversations, and a community of like-minded professionals.
Based between the U.S. and Bordeaux, France, Ben is also a dad, summit host, and advocate for the future of AI-powered recruiting.