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Virtual Equity
Hosted by Lindsey Meske and Nicole Evans · EN
Welcome to Virtual Equity, the podcast where recruiting meets real talk. Join us as we dive into the world of staffing, sales, and candidate connections. Whether you're a recruiter navigating tough conversations or a sales pro building strong client relationships, we share actionable tips, personal stories, and industry insights to help you grow your accounts and master the art of talent acquisition. No fluff — just honest conversations about what it takes to succeed in the ever-evolving staffing industry. Tune in, level up, and close more deals.
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Funneling & Follow Ups
Mar 7, 202500:46:46Tap to summarizeEpisode # 7 Funneling & Follow Ups Key Topics: Know that on average you eed 8-12 touchpoints before a candidate shows interest You must understand you goal for the funnel and touchpoints Know your industry to understand the frequency of touchpoints Include multiple types of touchpoints Remember automation should never replace recruiting. You must always connect your touchpoints Recruiter Tip: You get out what you put in. If you are not getting the output you want, then look at your input and effort. Change and tweak where needed. Links Referenced Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →3 Ways To Reset Your Recruiting Efforts
Feb 22, 202500:35:13Tap to summarizeEpisode # 6 Title of Episode: 3 Ways To Reset Your Recruiting Efforts Key Topics Realigning your communication efforts Realigning your follow up strategy Realigning yourself Podcast Episode Tip: Figure out who you want to be as a recruiter and what you want your recruiting style to be Links Referenced Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →5 Traits To Be A Successful Recruiter
Feb 8, 202500:42:10Tap to summarizeEpisode # 5 Part 5 of Mini Series- Discover Your Love For Recruiting Title of Episode: 5 Traits To Be A Strong Recruiter Interviewee: Nicole Evans & Lindsey Meske Key Topics: 5 traits a person needs to have to be a successful recruiter Book Discussed: Eat That Frog! By Brian Tracy Lindsey: Accountability Creativity/Ingenuity Confidence/Skills to work through negativity and push past limiting beliefs Tenacity Integrity Nicole: Tenacity Sales mentality Emotional intelligence Attention to detail Time management Podcast Episode Tip: When you have competing priorities remember to do the actions that bring you closest to the money. Links Referenced: Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →How To Rule Out The Weak
Jan 11, 202500:36:29Tap to summarizeEpisode # 4 Part 4 of Mini Series- Discover Your Love For Recruiting Title of Episode: How To Rule Out The Weak Interviewee: Nicole Evans & Lindsey Meske Key Topic: We get asked a lot on how we rule out people who cannot cut it in the industry What are 3 things you do or ask in an interview to rule out the weak? Nicole looks for the following: Accountability Growth mindset How adaptable are you? Lindsey looks for the following: Make me laugh and make me feel a connection to you Honesty is the best policy- What was your highschool GPA? I will 100% test you on how well you prepped for the interview Podcast Episode Tip: Tip of the week: Don't forget to use the transition period from one job to another as a way to showcase your skills for the recruiter role. Especially if you networked your way into a job. Bonus manager tip: If you want your team to feel confident in something, roll up your sleeves and do the work yourself. Show them it can work and then let them adapt it to make it their own. Links Referenced (include contact links) Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →How To Interview For A Recruiter Role
Dec 27, 202400:32:51Tap to summarizeEpisode # 3 Part 3 of Mini Series- Discover Your Love For Recruiting Title of Episode: How To Interview For A Recruiter Role Interviewee: Nicole Evans & Lindsey Meske Key Topics/Questions: 5 Tips To Interview Well For A Recruiter Role Nicole says: Do research on the company Prepare and know the position you are interviewing for Be mindful of the use of we and I Show; don't tell about your accomplishments (Use STAR) Stay professional STAR: Situation: Set the scene Task: Describe your responsibility Action: Explain what actions you took Results: Share the outcome of your action Lindsey says: Showcase your abilities through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics Bring up your failures and how you have learned from them Always come with well thought out questions Always highlight your contributions Let your personality shine Podcast Episode Tip: Tip: Stop waiting for candidates to come to you. You should always make time out of your day to be sourcing. Bonus tip: If you are not getting any hits on your resume, give it to your friends or a colleague. Links Referenced: Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →What We Look For In A Recruiter
Dec 20, 202400:49:05Tap to summarizeEpisode # 2 Part 2 of Mini Series- Discover Your Love For Recruiting Title of Episode: What we look for in a recruiter Interviewee: Nicole Evans & Lindsey Meske Key Topics/Questions (no more than 5): Start off talking about our recruiter hiring process What are 5 things you look for in a recruiter? Lindsey Meske: Any basic sales experience that can be translated to the job Goals, KPI, Motivation with measurement Honesty People motivated by money Accountability Nicole Evans: Work Ethic Communication Skills Drive Relationship Building Analytical Where did you fall at on this list? Podcast Episode Tip: Tips: If you want to improve your skills as a recruiter, look into improv classes to help with sponstaneous communication, better thinking on your feet, and improve active and passive listening. Links Referenced (include contact links) Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →To Be A Great Recruiter You Need To Know A Great Recruiter
Dec 13, 202400:16:15Tap to summarizeEpisode # 1 Part 1 of Mini Series- Discover Your Love For Recruiting Title of Episode: To Be A Great Recruiter You Have To Know A Great Recruiter Interviewee: Nicole Evans In this episode we pick Nicole's brain about recruiting and being a great recruiter. She discusses the 3 things you need to be a strong recruiter: Strong Communicator Problem Solver Disciplined Key Topics: Tell us a bit about you and your background as a recruiter Why do you love recruiting? What are your thoughts about translating your recruiting experience into a health care recruiter? What are 3 things a recruiter must do to be successful? Podcast Episode Tip: Holiday Tip: Change your email signature to say "The best gift you can give me is a referral" Links Referenced (include contact links) Find Nicole Evans on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-evans-116664138/ Find Lindsey Meske on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-meske Email us at lmeskellc@gmail.com
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