Johns Hopkins University Recruiting Directors Alia Poonawala & Emma O'Rourke-Powell
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Joining us in conversation are two guests from Hire Hopkins, the recruiting arm of Johns Hopkins University. They are Executive Director Alia Poonawala, and Associate Director Emma O\'Rourke Powell. We kick off our conversation with a detailed look at the career journey that brought each of our guests to their current roles, and what motivates them most. Alia and Emma have a white glove approach and share how building an infrastructure streamlines and supports the recruitment process.
Key Points From This Episode:
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- Today\\u2019s topic: university recruitment.
- Welcome to our guests: Executive Director Alia Poonawala and Associate Director Emma O\\u2019Rourke Powell with Hire Hopkins.
- Alia\\u2019s background in education and focus to bring outcomes-focused, data-driven, ROI approach to higher education.
- Emma\\u2019s story of recruitment to Hire Hopkins after working in higher education for 10 years.
- Her focus on women\\u2019s equity and advocacy.
- The far-reaching influence of Farouk Dey, VP at Johns Hopkins University.
- Challenges posed by bureaucracy in higher education.
- How the \\u2018Red Ocean\\u2019 principle results in a bidding war between top paying companies.
- One-on-one work and data-driven work within Alia and Emma\\u2019s white glove approach.
- How creating an infrastructure and formula has streamlined their recruitment process.
- Starting with historical data and observing what has worked for employers in the past.
- Reframing job descriptions to generate interest from your target market of employees.
- Why flexibility is vital in the resume process.
- Where Alia and Emma\\u2019s insights on the upcoming generation comes from.\\xa0
- Translating between employers and higher education professionals.
- Why Alia and Emma encourage companies to consider international talent.
- Why it is so beneficial for international students to be driven and committed to their US role.
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Tweetables:
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\\u201cHere at John Hopkins University, my work is in helping ensure that our underrepresented students have equal opportunities in internships and in jobs when they graduate.\\u201d \\u2014 Emma O\\u2019Rourke Powell [0:06:55]
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\\u201cWhat I learned from the boot camp world is that most people learn by doing.\\u201d \\u2014 Alia Poonawala [0:15:11]
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\\u201cThe companies that do well are the ones that are teachable and willing to experiment\\u201d \\u2014 Alia Poonawala [0:22:25]
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