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Ep. 124 James Wilkinson, Podcast Host of Critical Connect | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

Ep. 124 James Wilkinson, Podcast Host of Critical Connect | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

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In episode 124 of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast, you’ll unlock the secrets of data center recruitment with James Wilkinson, host of the Critical Connect Podcast! 🏗️🎙️


Join us as we explore the fascinating world of talent acquisition in data center construction, uncovering insights on building a successful career, leveraging podcasting for networking, and navigating industry challenges. 🚀 Learn how personal branding, authentic content creation, and strategic relationships can transform your professional journey. 💡


James shares his remarkable story of transitioning from financial services to becoming a specialized recruiter, offering valuable advice for aspiring professionals and industry veterans alike. Discover the power of AI, social media, and continuous learning in today's competitive landscape! 🌐🤝

0:00 Coming up In this episode of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

1:50 Introducing James Wilkinson, Podcast Host at Critical Connect

2:24 Data Center Construction Recruitment Specialist

3:41 Career Path to Data Center Construction Recruiting and Podcaster

8:18 Data Center Podcasting as Insights Gathering and Industry Research

10:11 Data Center Recruitment as Outsourced Data Center Sales and Marketing for Data Center Construction

12:15 Data Center Construction Recruitment: Design, Construction, Site Management, Project Management, and Commissioning

15:29 Data Center Recruiter Funnels/CRM Deal Boards: Hiring Managers and Candidates

17:08 Data Center Recruiters, Go-to-Market, and the Self-Driven Candidate Journey (and Hiring Manager Buyer’s Journey)

21:37 Data Center Recruiter LinkedIn Best Practices

23:47 How Data Center Recruiters Get In Early and Often in the Buyer’s Journey

25:31 Every Data Center Recruiter Needs an Interview-Based Podcast

28:36 How a Data Center Construction Recruiter Opens Doors with Podcasting

32:14 Data Center Podcasting is Not a Business Development (BD) Tool

36:45 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)

37:23 Biggest Data Center Construction Industry Problems with Lack of Available Talent

39:34 Influencing Data Center Career Choices Starting by Age 10

42:09 Data Center Podcasting and Recruiting Apps, Tools, and Software

45:20 Generative AI Powering Conversational AI and Displacing Traditional Search Engine Results

47:49 Marathoner / Triathlete Data Center Construction Recruiter on Endurance for Content Marketing, Podcasting, and Building Professional Brand

51:27 Data Center Conferences, 5K Races, and Other Industry Social / Charity Runs

54:02 Data Center Podcasting, YouTube, and Content Creators Displacing Traditional Broadcast TV

57:59 Data Center Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Blocking Professionals from Podcast Guesting

1:00:50 The Future of Data Center Construction Recruitment

1:07:57 James Wilkinson (Connect with on LinkedIn) and Critical Connect (Follow on LinkedIn and Website)

1:10:24 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)


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