In this special bonus episode of Enablement Extracted, Ben sits down with Ben Watkins, one of the top SaaS recruiters in Europe, to dive deep into the strategies that will help you stand out in the competitive job market for 2025.
If you’re tired of sending out applications and getting no response, or if AI tools like ChatGPT have left you wondering how to make your CV and cover letters more personal, this episode is for you. Ben shares expert insights on how hiring managers really think, how AI is reshaping recruitment, and what you can do to get noticed even in a crowded field.
They also talk about the power of LinkedIn—how to make sure your profile shines, and why personalising your job search approach can be a game changer.
Whether you’re applying for senior-level roles or just starting out, these practical tips will help you land interviews and take control of your job search.
Key Areas of Discussions:
- Discover How to Stand Out in the AI-Driven Job Market – Learn why mass applications don’t work and how AI is shaping recruitment, from cover letters to CVs.
- Top Recruiter’s Proven Strategies – Ben Watkins shares insider tips on how to approach your job search like a sales process, ensuring you capture hiring managers’ attention.
- Maximise Your LinkedIn Visibility – Find out how simple tweaks to your LinkedIn profile can drastically increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
About Ben Purton:
As a Senior Enablement Manager at Zoom, Ben supports the development and implementation of a customer-first, value-based enablement strategy for the company’s international go-to-market delivery in EMEA, Japan, and APAC regions. With over 5 years of experience in sales enablement, I have a proven track record of driving revenue growth, improving customer satisfaction, and enhancing team performance.
Ben is also a board member at the Revenue Enablement Society, where he contributes to the expansion of the international chapter and serve as the board secretary.
Additionally, he is a member of the Sales Enablement Society, where he helps run the London chapter. His educational background includes an Oxford Executive Leadership programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a MA in Politics Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from Brunel University.
He is passionate about applying his skills in sales pipeline management, facilitation, and visual storytelling to create impactful solutions that drive business success.
About Ben Watkins:
Ben Watkins is a SaaS recruiter at Intrinsic Executive Search, helping SaaS companies hire top senior executives across the UK, Germany, Nordics, Benelux, and France.
Ben specialises in recruiting leaders in roles such as CEO, CRO, VP Sales, and Customer Success, offering retained executive search services to high-growth SaaS firms.
