In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss effective recruitment strategies — focusing on building trust with candidates, structuring conversations, and understanding candidate motivations. 

Candidates won't open up and be as transparent if they feel like they can't trust you — which is why building true rapport is more important than almost any other aspect of an interview. Treating an interview like an interrogation is an easy way to ensure you never get to know the real person on the other side of the phone or screen. 

Throughout this conversation, Sam and Vivien emphasize the importance of authenticity and human connection in recruitment, providing practical tips for recruiters to engage candidates more effectively and help connect them to the right job opportunities.


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro: Mastering trust and connection in recruitment
03:12 - The key to better interviews: Establishing trust with candidates
06:26 - How to understand and identify candidate motivations
12:50 - Podcast wrap-up: Key takeaways for stronger candidate relationships








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In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam is joined by Vivien to discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) in recruitment — with a focus on how to improve metrics such as time-to-source, time-to-submission, and submission-to-hire conversion rates. Throughout the conversation, Sam and Vivien emphasize the importance of leveraging technology and AI to streamline the recruitment process, enhance candidate engagement, and improve outreach strategies — because sometimes, the right usage of automation can help make our efforts more human, not less. 

That being said: the conversation also touches on the increasing significance of creativity in communication and the need to stand out in a crowded market, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn. It's a must-listen episode! 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro: Mastering recruitment KPIs and creative outreach
02:25 - Time-to-source optimization: Finding top talent faster
09:36 - Time-to-submission optimization: Tips for efficient hiring workflows
15:24 - Submission-to-hire success: Turning candidate submissions into hires
19:55 - Mastering LinkedIn InMail: Engaging candidates in a crowded space








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In this REPLAY episode, we're running back some thoughts on AI in recruitment that our CEO, Matt Chambers, shared in early 2024. This conversation is even more relevant today — and it's important to understand the context before forecasting the future. 

So:

What’s the reality of AI in recruiting? How does this buzzword *really* fit into your daily routine as a recruiter?

Matt joins us for a Mic Drop episode to explain his POV, debunk misconceptions, and explore the different use cases of AI in the recruiting industry.

From generative AI to automated sourcing, we uncover the possibilities and discuss how recruiters can prepare themselves for the future.


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
01:21 - Exploring AI's Role in Recruiting: Unveiling Its Impact and Origins
05:26 - The Rise of HR Tech Giants: Y Combinator and Its Influence on Recruiting
11:18 - Preparing Recruiters for the AI-Powered Future
14:37 - Practical AI Applications for Recruiters: Current Use Cases
22:35 - Understanding Knowledge Graphs: The Foundation of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
27:00 - Podcast Farewell


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In this Tactical Tuesday video, Sam and Vivien discuss the importance of understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) in recruitment. They emphasize that technology alone won't improve hiring results; instead, it's about strategy, execution, and measuring the right metrics. In particular, the conversation covers various metrics in recruitment — such as time to source, time to hire, and the significance of conversion rates — and how to evaluate these metrics to enhance your effectiveness. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro: Mastering KPIs to improve recruitment results
03:59 - Breaking down time-to-hire and time-to-source metrics
11:07 - How conversion metrics can improve your recruitment outcomes 
16:40 - Closing thoughts: Elevating your recruitment game with better metrics








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Ah, predictions. If you've been around for a while, you likely know how we feel about them...which is that they're very frequently wrong. 

But in this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex dive into a few studies that focus on the fastest growing jobs, industries poised for growth, and the state of job hunting in 2025 — with an emphasis on studies that have taken current macrotrends into account. 

We also have some fun diving into Harvard Business Review's "Charts That Help Make Sense of 2024." If you're a visual learner (or just want to see where "humans working alongside robots" falls in a visualized timeline), take a look! 


Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Exploring the fastest growing jobs and recruitment trends in 2025
04:20 - The 25 fastest growing jobs recruiters should watch in 2025
12:20 - The fastest growing industries and what they mean for recruitment
15:10 - How job seekers feel about finding jobs in 2025
21:22 - How layoffs are shaping employee morale and expectations
26:30 - Funny and fascinating studies from 2024 you need to see
30:48 - Podcast farewell: Looking ahead to 2025








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In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam takes to the mic solo to discuss the (still) evolving landscape of recruitment, focusing on the integration of AI and machine learning tools. It's 2025, and these tools aren't going away — if anything, they're only going to become more prevalent. That's why finding a way to strike the balance between automation and manual effort is so critical. In particular, Sam emphasizes the importance of automating repetitive tasks, improving candidate sourcing through diverse channels, and utilizing predictive analytics for better hiring decisions. 

The future is here — it's time to roll with the punches.


Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome: Striking the balance between automation and human effort
01:58 - Top skills recruiters aim to master in 2025
03:17 - Saving time by automating repetitive recruitment tasks
05:03 - Improving candidate sourcing with new tools and strategies
08:32 - Transforming recruitment strategies with predictive analytics
10:40 - Podcast goodbye: Rolling with the punches in recruitment’s future










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In this episode Sam and Lex discuss LinkedIn's predictions for 2025. It's a list that's much shorter than last year's — which we're taking to mean that LinkedIn is just as confused as the rest of us when it comes to what's to come in the year ahead. 

Throughout the conversation, we focus on the predictions like the rise of millennial CEOs, the importance of supporting workers for global growth, and the evolving role of corporate employees as influencers. And, of course, we explore how these trends will impact recruitment and workplace dynamics. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro: Exploring LinkedIn’s 2025 predictions for recruitment
03:30 - The rise of millennial CEOs: What it means for recruitment
08:38 - How global growth is reshaping recruitment strategies
13:50 - The rise of employee influencers: What recruiters need to know
20:40 - How subject matter experts are reshaping workplace dynamics
24:00 - Podcast wrap-up: Key trends shaping recruitment and workplace dynamics











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In this first episode of 2025 (WILD), Sam is joined by Vivien to discuss New Year's resolutions —  specifically tailored for recruiters, of course. 

They reflect on the changes in recruitment communication from 2024, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, prioritizing quality over quantity in outreach, and developing a strong personal brand. The conversation also highlights the need for creativity in recruitment strategies as we move into this new year — especially with AI and other technological advancements continuing to shake things up. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025: New Year’s resolutions for recruiters
02:12 - Lessons from 2024 and what’s ahead for recruitment in 2025
03:23 - Prioritizing relationships: The key focus for recruiters in 2025
04:40 - Why quality over quantity matters in recruitment outreach
06:22 - Building your personal brand to boost word-of-mouth referrals
07:35 - Creating value to make an impact in recruitment strategies
10:50 - Closing thoughts: Resolutions to elevate your recruitment game











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Today’s Trending Topic episode is a replay of one of our most popular early episodes — in which Loxo's Founder & CEO, Matt Chambers, joins us to dive into the world of business development in the recruitment industry. It's no surprise that bizdev has been a HOT TOPIC this year — and for good reason. We thought it was timely to resurface these insights as we start looking ahead into 2025. 

From understanding market conditions to setting goals and measuring progress, we cover it all. Whether you're a small boutique agency or a large organization, this episode has a takeaway for everyone! 
















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This is a replay of our very first episode of 2024 — which we thought was fitting as we wind the year down.

In it, Sam and Vivien explore personalized approaches for hiring — emphasizing human connection and addressing common frustrations among recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates.

They advocate for open communication, personalized interactions, and feedback-driven strategies — as well as keeping the humanity in recruiting, especially as AI-powered solutions pop up left and right.

The episode stresses the need for recruiters to lead by example, fostering positive change by integrating integrity, customization, and human touch into their recruitment practices — take a few minutes out of your day to listen!


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
01:16 - Personal Development for Recruiters
03:11 - Navigating Relationships: Recruiters & Hiring Managers
09:10 - Refining Candidate Interactions: Tips & Tricks
15:31 - Recruiters Leading the Change Charge
20:27 - Tactical Advice for Hiring Manager Collaborations
22:00 - Podcast Farewell


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