Welcome back to Talent Unplugged Across the Pond, where we strip away the corporate buzzwords to uncover the honest (and sometimes messy) truth about hiring.

In this episode, hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon dive deep into the evolving landscape of recruitment, candidate experience, and industry myths.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Nuance of a Recruiter Screen: Why every initial conversation is a unique beast, ranging from informal "get to know you" chats to rigorous, formulaic deep dives.
• The Art of Team Round Interviews: Exploring the shift toward multi-person, cross-functional evaluations and how candidates can navigate these high-stakes sessions.
• Rapid Scale & Strategy: Marcus shares insights on growing a Talent Acquisition team from 13 to over 75 people and the logistical challenges of opening data centers worldwide.
• The Candidate Journey: A look at the intense commitment required from candidates today and the ethical implications of "ghosting" from both sides of the table.
• Myth Busting — "Do Recruiters Only Care About Commission?": Megan and Marcus break down the differences between agency models and in-house recruitment, discussing the tension between quality of hire and speed to fill.

Whether you're a hiring manager, a talent professional, or a job seeker, this unfiltered conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build teams in today’s fast-paced market.