In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Alooba's Founder, Tim Freestone welcomes Ivana Ćurić, a talent experience lead based in Berlin with an extensive background in talent acquisition and employer branding. Ivana shares her insights from conducting over 15,000 interviews, emphasizing the importance of consistent criteria and biases in the hiring process. The conversation delves into strategies for ensuring fair and just hiring practices, the challenges of interviewer self-doubt, and the role of AI in transforming recruitment. Ivana also discusses the significance of understanding cultural differences in global hiring and shares personal anecdotes from her life and career, including the unique perspectives of a multi-lingual professional.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:52 Ivana Ćurić's Background and Experience

02:56 Interviewing Techniques and Metrics

04:54 Developing Interviewer Skills

17:51 Addressing Bias in Hiring

21:35 Adapting Hiring Processes for Inclusivity

39:48 Cultural Differences in Communication

46:09 The Role of AI in Hiring

47:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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