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#313 Reimagining Recruitment: Al Polson on Overcoming Hiring Challenges

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n this episode of Reinvent Yourself, Lesley Jane Seymour talks with executive recruiter and author Al Poulson about how to stand out in today’s digital hiring landscape. With over 25 years in corporate America, Al shares practical tips on tailoring your resume, connecting with hiring managers, and communicating your value—especially for women and older candidates facing age-related bias. Whether you're pivoting careers or reentering the job market, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you land the role you deserve.

About the Guest:

Al Polson is a former Fortune 500 executive with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience and founder of The Colonial Group, a top executive recruiting firm serving the manufacturing industry across the U.S. and abroad. Guided by “The Golden Rule,” Al built a business known for integrity and respect, helping thousands of jobseekers find meaningful careers. He also taught management and supply chain courses as an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia and holds both a Bachelor’s and MBA from the University of Richmond. Now retired, Al enjoys writing, painting, traveling, golf, and fishing.

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Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:

If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!

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Content provided by Lesley Jane Seymour. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lesley Jane Seymour or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

n this episode of Reinvent Yourself, Lesley Jane Seymour talks with executive recruiter and author Al Poulson about how to stand out in today’s digital hiring landscape. With over 25 years in corporate America, Al shares practical tips on tailoring your resume, connecting with hiring managers, and communicating your value—especially for women and older candidates facing age-related bias. Whether you're pivoting careers or reentering the job market, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you land the role you deserve.

About the Guest:

Al Polson is a former Fortune 500 executive with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience and founder of The Colonial Group, a top executive recruiting firm serving the manufacturing industry across the U.S. and abroad. Guided by “The Golden Rule,” Al built a business known for integrity and respect, helping thousands of jobseekers find meaningful careers. He also taught management and supply chain courses as an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia and holds both a Bachelor’s and MBA from the University of Richmond. Now retired, Al enjoys writing, painting, traveling, golf, and fishing.

Connect with Al:

Website

LinkedIn

Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:

If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!

  continue reading

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