State of the Comms Market with Max Forsyth

Max Forsyth brings an informed, contrarian perspective on the current communications job market that challenges several prevailing narratives. As principal of Comms Search and Selection, Max is a recruiter working with Fortune 500 companies and senior communications professionals.
Today, he offers insider intelligence on hiring practices, the role of AI in recruitment, and what's actually happening beneath surface-level complaints about market conditions.

Connect with Max:
Website: https://www.commssearch.com/
Linkedin:   / max-forsyth-comms-ir-exec-talent-search-re...  

Connect with Us:

Host Mike Klein:
Linkedin:   / mklein818  
Website: https://changingtheterms.com/

Host Janet Hitchen:
Linkedin:   / janethitchen  
Website: https://www.janco.uk/

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00:00 Introduction to the Communication Job Market
02:09 Current Trends in Communication Recruitment
05:30 Ageism and Its Impact on Job Seekers
17:01 The Role of Automation and AI in Recruitment
27:12 Challenges with Job Descriptions and Candidate Positioning
30:12 The Importance of Authenticity in Job Applications
34:24 The Disconnect in Hiring Practices
37:53 Personal Branding for Communication Professionals
41:59 The Challenges of Video Interviews
50:15 Navigating the Job Market Effectively
59:48 Recap