#44 - Inside the World of School Recruitment - Artimese Braddy Lawrence

May 24, 2024 |

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In this episode of the Recruitment Reality Podcast, I am joined by Artimese Braddy Lawrence, Coordinator of Human Resources at Tyler ISD, the largest school district in Northeast Texas. We discuss the unique challenges and strategies involved in recruiting for such a diverse educational environment.

🏫 Diverse recruitment responsibilities: Artimese discusses the wide range of recruitment duties at Tyler ISD, from hiring teachers to custodial staff and bus drivers, highlighting the unique challenges of finding candidates passionate about working with children.

🌐 Effective attraction strategies: Strategies for attracting candidates, including leveraging social media, offering incentives, forming community partnerships, and promoting the district's family-oriented environment.

🤖 Balancing tech and humans: Artimese emphasizes the role of AI in the recruitment process while stressing the importance of maintaining human elements in HR. She advises candidates to research the company they are applying to and to showcase their personality during interviews.

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