Building Student Connections in Talent Acquisition

Beyond the Wrench

Nick Stafford, Talent Acquisition Lead at JX Truck Center, strives to serve each person he meets in their career journey. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with students during the recruitment process, explains why the traditional “hard sell” recruiting approach is outdated, and shares insights on the growing number of sponsored students.
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About Our Guest:
Nick Stafford
Talent Acquisition Lead, JX Truck Center
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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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1. Building Student Connections in Talent Acquisition (00:00:00)

2. Nick’s Current Role (00:02:21)

3. Building Relationships w/ Recruiting (00:13:53)

4. Interview Prep for Students (00:28:44)

5. Supporting Multiple Programs (00:38:41)

6. High School Relationships (00:45:35)

7. Tips for Engaging with Schools (00:52:22)