In this unique episode of The Corporate Recruiting Playbook, the tables are turned as Carmen Hudson, author of The Corporate Recruiting Playbook: Strategies for Hiring Top Talent, becomes the guest. Carmen is interviewed by her husband, William Wiggins, Chief People and Culture Officer at Youth Care. Together, they dive deep into the book that has become an essential resource for recruiters and hiring managers alike. Carmen shares her journey as a veteran recruiter with experience spanning major corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and discusses how her career led to the creation of The Corporate Recruiting Playbook. The book is a culmination of years of expertise, offering practical advice, frameworks, and insights for navigating the recruiting profession. Key highlights from the episode include: The Inspiration Behind the Playbook: Carmen reflects on her early career experiences and how they shaped her commitment to creating better candidate experiences and building effective recruiting teams. Candidate Experience Matters: Carmen explains why a thoughtful and fair candidate experience is essential for both recruitment success and long-term brand perception. Mastering Hiring Manager Relationships: Learn how Carmen turned challenging hiring manager dynamics into partnerships through preparation, transparency, and thoughtful dialogue. Diversity as a Recruiting Imperative: The duo discuss actionable strategies for embedding diversity into recruiting practices and why it’s a long-term investment, not just a checkbox. The Legal Side of Recruiting: Carmen addresses common legal landmines recruiters face and emphasizes the importance of training teams to navigate compliance with confidence. Recruiting as a Craft: From sourcing and screening to employer branding, Carmen offers a detailed look at what makes recruiting a dynamic and impactful career. This episode is packed with insights and personal anecdotes that illustrate the complexities and rewards of the recruiting profession. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting your career, Carmen’s expertise will leave you inspired and better equipped to navigate the evolving talent acquisition landscape. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with William Wiggins on LinkedIn Learn more about Youth Care at www.youthcare.org Check out The Corporate Recruiting Playbook: Strategies for Hiring Top Talent by Carmen Hudson for a comprehensive guide to mastering the art and science of recruiting, filled with actionable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to build exceptional hiring practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices