In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Willem Wijnans, Ashby’s EMEA Sales Lead. Willem, a veteran in scaling companies and recruiting functions, shares his journey and insights into the world of talent acquisition.

Willem discusses his transition from sourcing to structured hiring, emphasizing the importance of tooling and operations. He shares his passion for candidate experience, a concept he initially dismissed but later embraced. Willem also highlights the importance of measuring and influencing this aspect of talent acquisition.

The conversation focuses on the role of recruiters and hiring managers in the hiring process. Willem stresses the importance of clear communication and the detrimental effects of ghosting candidates. He also shares his thoughts on the design of the hiring process, advocating for strategic thinking to avoid killing the pipeline and candidate experience. Tune in for a deep dive into the intricacies of talent acquisition.