The Art of Recruiting: Insights from industry expert Benjamin Mena

Benjamin Mena started his recruiting career after graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Economics. For the first 15 years of his professional career, he supported large defense contracts, leading hiring efforts for some of the nation’s most complex and challenging government programs.

In 2018 he founded Select Source Solutions to continue supporting government customers while expanding his consulting practice. Now Benjamin combines his interest and education in economics to help employers understand how the hiring landscape reflects larger economic and tech trends and adjust their recruiting practices accordingly.


In his spare time, Benjamin can be found running or traveling to new wine regions. He also hosts The Elite Recruiter Podcast, a top-rated recruiting and careers show!


In this episode of the POZcast, Adam Posner interviews Benjamin Mena, a seasoned recruiter and host of the Elite Recruiter Podcast. They discuss Benjamin's journey from a military family background to his career in recruiting, the challenges he faced, and how he evolved into a successful recruiter. The conversation also delves into the importance of building strong client relationships, the impact of podcasting on business growth, and the value of networking and collaboration in the industry. In this conversation, Adam Posner and Benjamin discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment and podcasting, emphasizing the importance of niche focus, the role of AI in recruitment, and the need for community building among recruiters. They explore how to balance podcasting with personal life and the future implications of AI on the recruitment industry. The discussion culminates in defining success in recruitment as the ability to impact lives positively.

Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/
Learn More: https://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
Check out his podcast: https://www.eliterecruiterpodcast.com/

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Takeaways

- Collaboration over competition is key in the industry.
- Growing up in a military family instills resilience and adaptability.
- Having a clear career goal can guide your path.
- Recruiting requires a balance of empathy and business acumen.
- Work ethic is crucial for success in recruiting.
- Building strong client relationships is essential for long-term success.
- Podcasting can serve as a powerful tool for personal branding.
- Networking is vital for career advancement.
- Understanding client needs is fundamental to providing value.
- The journey of a recruiter often involves overcoming initial struggles. The importance of niche podcasts in establishing authority.
- AI tools can enhance efficiency in recruitment.
- Building a community is essential for solo recruiters.
- Time blocking is crucial for balancing work and personal life.
- Recruiters must adapt to the changing landscape of AI.
- Success in recruitment is about impacting lives, not just metrics.
- Organizational skills can lead to better time management.
- Podcasts can serve as a platform for industry insights.
- The future of recruitment may involve AI agents.
- Continuous learning and adaptation are key to success.