Welcome to Episode 124 of the Built on Purpose Podcast, brought to you by Y Scouts.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose podcast, Max discusses the decline of traditional job boards like CareerBuilder and Monster and their impact on hiring. He dives into the problems with high-volume, transactional hiring processes and suggests a shift toward high-trust, strategic approaches. Max also touches on the misuse of assessments in hiring, the importance of purpose using Dan Sullivan’s Four Freedoms of Entrepreneurs, and the value of effective communication.
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💡 Timestamps:
[00:00:07] – The death of job boards and its impact on companies and candidates.
[00:00:57] – Over-reliance on assessments for hiring and AI’s role.
[00:01:18] – Dan Sullivan’s Four Freedoms of Entrepreneurs and purpose in business.
[00:01:34] – The importance of effective communication in all aspects of life.
[00:02:15] – Why traditional job boards are built for volume, not fit.
[00:04:41] – Shifting hiring to a high-trust, high-touch strategic process.
[00:05:24] – The importance of getting clear on the role before hiring.
[00:07:03] – Using tools like Role Visioning to define role requirements.
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Job boards are becoming obsolete due to their focus on volume over fit.
✅ AI is accelerating the demise of traditional job boards.
✅ Over-reliance on assessments can negatively impact the hiring process.
✅ Clarifying the role’s needs and desired outcomes is crucial before hiring.
✅ Shifting to a high-trust, high-touch, strategic hiring process is essential.
✅ Effective communication is a vital skill for personal and professional success.
✅ Consider Dan Sullivan’s Four Freedoms of Entrepreneurs to understand purpose in business.
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🔥 Memorable Quotes:
✨ “If you’re still using yesterday’s tools, don’t be surprised when you get yesterday’s results.” – Max Hansen
✨ “Job boards were built for volume, not fit — and that’s why they failed.” – Max Hansen
✨ “Assessments are flashlights, not filters. Don’t let them replace your hiring intuition.” – Max Hansen
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🔗 Resources:
📣 Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts:
Max Hansen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen/
Max Hansen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhansen44/
Y Scouts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yscouts
Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com
🎧 Listen now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28BW-MPe1JY
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