ChadCheese.com Podcast - HR's MOST DANGEROUS PODCASTChad Sowash and Joel Cheesman are here to punch the recruiting industry right where it hurts, complete with breaking news, brash opinion, and loads of snark. With over 40 years combined experience in the recruitment industry, Chad and Cheese bring a unique perspective and flavor to their weekly podcast. Chad previously worked for Online Career Center, Monster.com, DirectEmployers, RecruitMilitary and Randstad. You can find him at Catch22Consulting.com. Joel has worked for e.span, JobOptions, CareerBoard, Jobing, Recruiting.com and EmployeescreenIQ. He's also started a variety of businesses, including his latest venture Ratedly. Both guys live in Indiana, are married and father too many kids to mention.

For decades we have built programs and driven strategies for Talent Acquisition organizations and Industry Vendors providing execution of vision and solid go-to-market strategy. Talent Acquisition ConsultingThe target is always moving for Talent Acquisition leaders, which is a great reason to have decades of industry experience and connections on your side.We can help you stay on target by answering the hard questions head-on.> How can your org use tech to become more human? > How will you integrate AI/Automation into your process?> Does your Employer Brand even matter? > What are your vendor and tech strategies?> Will your candidate experience affect your org's revenue?Learn more at Catch22Consulting.comVendor ConsultingSometimes you can't see the forest for the trees, which is why it's so important to engage outside experience to provide insight and recommendations. We're consulting with employers daily, which means we just might be the experience and insight your organization needs to take that crucial step forward.> Should you partner with Google or stay proprietary tech?> How can you enhance your solutions for employers? > What opportunities are opening up in the market? > Do you have concise and clear messaging?> Where can you evolve to realize more revenue?> What is your go-to-market strategy? Learn more at Catch22Consulting.com Veteran Hiring ProgramsOrganizations across the nation need expert direction when building diverse talent pipelines that will last for decades. We provide organizations with the expert resource it needs to build meaningful hiring programs. Learn more at Catch22Consulting.com/veteran-hiring

Chad Sowash worked as director of Veteran Recruiting for Randstad Sourceright’s Recruiting and Innovation Center of Expertise. In this role, Sowash built Randstad's first Veteran Hiring program which tapped into current infrastructure driven by teams and specialized programs to support the company’s recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) clients. The Veteran Talent Pipeline (VTP) program focuses on the attraction, engagement; hiring and retention of veterans, ensuring great companies connect with qualified veteran talent while achieving compliance with federal regulations pertaining to veteran hiring. Through his leadership, Sowash created a go-to-market strategy for the VTP, which included coordinated product marketing and market education on the benefits of hiring veterans. Working closely with employers and veterans alike, Sowash focused on helping organizations fill their skills gaps with qualified military candidates transitioning to civilian life.

As the Chief Experience Officer (“CXO”) Chad was responsible for providing strategic direction and detailed oversight by leading the Marketing, Technology, Customer Service and Agency Sales departments during acquisition transition period. Responsibilities also included building a fluid RecruitMilitary Experience through detailed oversight regarding:> Mission, Vision, & Message> Products & Services (concept, creation, and evolution) > Technology (infrastructure)> Product development> Enterprise Sales> Product marketing> Go-To-Market strategies> Metrics > Consulting> Evangelism> Partnership development> Major market outreach Press excerpt... http://bit.ly/Xbg54C“We are delighted to bring Chad aboard,” said Drew Myers, president of RecruitMilitary “He is arriving at a perfect time because his skills, experiences, and interests are a great match for a number of campaigns we are undertaking. Chad will play a key role as we redesign our online presence for greater consistency and clearer messaging, take on new functions to advance our mission of improving the lives of veterans beyond pure employment assistance, supplement our content for the social media, and restructure our text and graphics for optimal delivery via the complete spectrum of Internet access devices – desktops, laptops, notebooks, tablets, smartphones, and whatever comes next.”.

The National Labor Exchange (NLX) was created in 2007 and leverages private non-profit-owned technology and existing state workforce agency resources. Replacing discontinued America’s Job Bank, the NLX has created an efficient, seamless method for federal contractors and subcontractors to meet required federal job posting and delivery standards, as well as, providing a cost-effective solution to reach a highly diverse workforce. The NLX is the prime source of delivery for quality, vetted jobs to state job banks and to our nation’s veterans’ representatives daily.> Co-lead of National Labor Exchange Operations Committee (2007-12)> Testified for veterans and hiring companies, including federal contractors, before Congress.> Interfaced and collaborated with 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam in creating fluid solutions to the current employment problems. > Active in the recruitment and compliance community, elected Chairman of Indiana Industry Liaison Group and Co-Chair of the 2013 National ILG conference.> The key player in fostering Federal and State partnerships with Fortune 500 companies> Served as an industry and compliance hiring advocate for hundreds of federal contractors.> Collaboratively created workforce, education and economic development strategies predicated on federal, state and corporate partnership programs.> Spearheaded meaningful veteran hiring and training programs between hiring companies and government agencies.> Directed technology, product development, and go-to-market implementation responsible for the successful transition of a national workforce system used by hundreds of thousands of hiring companies providing tens of millions of open jobs.> Managed and evolved partnership focused on national system focused on job delivery to veterans and related corporate compliance.> Provided digital, workforce and hiring strategy consult for Fortune 500 companies throughout the nation.

Reported directly to the Executive Director and served in an integral consultancy role for the Association’s Board of Directors. Day-to-day duties consisted of running a team and collaborating with many internal and external partners to solidify mission focused strategies.> Led and managed development of the United States’ first complete National Labor Exchange (2007-12)> Successfully led, managed and coordinated internal and external groups to complete objectives and maximize resources.> Served as a highly rated public speaker presenting on Veterans Hiring Solutions, Digital Strategy, Social Recruiting, Building a National Labor Exchange, Workforce and Economic Developmental Strategies and various other topics > Active in the recruitment and compliance community, currently Chairman of Indiana Industry Liaison Group and Co-Chair of the 2013 National ILG conference> Showcased on NBC Nightly News, CNN American Morning, NPR Weekend Edition> Provided important political oversight of platform transition from JobCentral.org to US.jobs Revenue Generation> Programs spurred 250% growth in revenues during a 2-year timeframe (2007-09)> Integral in shaping member programs resulting in 95%+ retention rate. (2007-12)> Responsible for generating over 300% YTD revenue growth in next generation technology sales – SEO, social recruitment, and mobile platforms (2011-12)Business Development> Created strategy which culminated into over 3,000 different public and private partnerships> Go-to-market architect of job distribution infrastructure to thousands of public and private entities throughout the world> Fashioned multi-layer digital strategies including social media, search engine optimization, talent communities, and next-generation mobile> Chief driver of new military translation job search platform, used by transitioning veterans to find jobs> Led business development and go-to-market strategies in the creation of 1,300+ company specific recruitment platforms

Reported to the Executive Director, a member of the organization’s executive team and provided consult to the Board of Directors. Responsible for the direction and management of all sales operations, including market competitiveness, pricing, compensation, and distribution.Sowash led the Membership Development team and was responsible for driving the company’s achievement of its member acquisition, sales and revenue goals.> Oversee the hiring and development of a (global) sales organization, appropriate for the company’s maturity/size> More than tripled membership base/revenue> Company leader and mentor> Establish compensation, training, and sales incentive programs> Drive the go-to-market development of national and international product and sales strategies> Maintain key member relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s member base> Manage overall sales process, renewals, set appropriate metrics for sales funnel management> Develop pricing policies, including terms and conditions

The military builds leaders, camaraderie, discipline and honor. I am lucky to be a part of its long tradition and tightly knit community and was able to cull skills like leadership, risk management, team building, service and support management, professional development, mission definition, development and deployment, coordination and logistics, training, mentoring, discipline, selfless-service, loyalty, duty, respect, integrity, personal courage.• Retired after 20 combined years of service.• Served in combat during Operation Just Cause in 1989-1990• Performed 15+ years in several leadership positions.• Successfully led, managed and motivated groups ranging from 5 to over 200• Completed Basic Training in 1989 (300+hrs)• Completed Advanced Individual Training in 1989 (500+hrs)• Completed Primary Leadership Development Course in 1992 (160hrs) • Completed Drill Sergeant Academy in 1998 (350+hrs)• Completed Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course in 1999 (350+hrs) • Completed Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course in 2004 (350+hrs)• Chosen out of over 10,000 soldiers in the Brigade to brief Sergeant Major of the Army Preston on Infantry Training in Forth Benning, GA• Received the Order of Saint Maurice from the National Infantry Association for conspicuous contribution to the Infantry• Excellent Physical condition• SECRET security clearance for 18 years

• Led in/outside consulting and sales force• Responsible for revenue management and creation• Developed and deployed new revenue streams• Created business and marketing plans

An online recruitment pioneer who worked in the industry before Monster was known as Monster.com. • Led and managed top sales team in the company with 20M+ annual sales revenues• Personally carried and met highest goals in the entire company• Led and aided in the implementation of new sales CRM • Public speaking and education to hiring companies

Worked as a consultant focused on the creation of multi-media advertising schemes including radio, billboard, newspaper, local cable, live and in-store promotions. Worked almost exclusively with advertising agency accounts. Created campaigns, jingles, copy and slogans for several companies.

Worked as a consultant focused on the creation of multi-media advertising schemes including radio, billboard, newspaper, local cable, live and in-store promotions.Consistently top billing salesperson every year. Worked with a variety of local and national advertising agencies. Created campaigns, jingles, copy and slogans for several companies.

Worked as a consultant focused on the creation of multi-media advertising schemes including radio, billboard, newspaper, local cable, live and in-store promotions. Won Salesperson of the Month honors for highest percentage over goal 6 out of the last 7 months employed with TR. Worked with a variety of local and national advertising agencies. Created campaigns, jingles, copy and slogans for several companies.

The quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air-heaters and special purpose equipment. JOB DUTIES- Maintain and repair electrical/fuel heater systems, pumps, decontamination systems, protective filter systems, reverse osmosis water purification systems, laundry washer/extractor systems and dryer/tumbler systems- Service internal combustion engine ignition/fuel/cooling/electrical systems- Perform damage assessment and repairREQUIREMENTSThose who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.TRAINING- Job training for a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in marine engine maintenance and repair. Some of the skills you’ll learn are:- Internal combustion engine theory- Use and care of hand and power toolsHELPFUL SKILLS- Interest in shop mechanics, fixing engines and machinery- Ability to use hand and power tools- Enjoy physical work