Max Claman

Stop Selling, Start Interviewing

The staffing landscape has shifted dramatically since 2020, with the ability to effectively source and screen applicants, particularly domestic ones, becoming much more challenging than ever before. This session will aim to re-imagine the interview process, drawing from the perspectives of both camps and the staff members they’re hiring, while also examining how trends outside of the industry might be useful for camps to explore and implement. We need to re-establish the importance of interviewing as a screening tool — not as an opportunity for people to try and “sell” staff on why they should come to camp just to get them in the door. We’ll examine the Why, Who, & How we interview, what areas for improvement camps should consider, and what they can even implement right now.

About Max

Educational Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, & Author

Max is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, facilitator, and consultant, with experience working with organizations and their leadership to transform their programs and personnel. He is a published author, engaging podcast guest, and featured presenter to large audiences at conferences throughout North America.

Max is also an experienced leader in the experiential education industry, with 15 years of experience spanning higher education, residential and day camp programs, as well as extracurricular programs serving students ages 3-18.