In this HRchat episode, we consider trends in recruitment tech and offer tips for those looking to land or place remote jobs in 2021. Our guest this time is Chris Russell,  digital recruiting expert and Managing Director at RecTech Media. Chris's job is to inform and empower the modern recruiter through articles, podcasts, and other media he produces on a weekly basis. Think of him, he says, as a digital recruiting coach. He is also the Founder of HR Lancers. Chris has been described as “the mad scientist of online recruiting". The mad scientist badge is one Chris wears with pride due to his continuous experimentation in the online recruiting space. Listen to this episode and get Chris's answers to questions including: * What happened to the recruitment profession in 2020? What have been the big challenges facing those with a hiring function?* What's changed? Can you share some trends you've seen when it comes to remote hiring?  * What recruitment and HR tech has stepped up to fill gaps during the crisis? * What have job seekers and hiring managers got to be optimistic about in 2021? * Tips for promoting a job posting that attracts top talent? * What are the best platforms for job seekers in 2021? * Why is texting an effective recruiting communications tool?We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events