In this episode of Alooba’s Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Joe about the complexities and paradoxes in modern hiring practices, especially within the tech and data sectors. They delve into the balance between objective data and subjective gut feelings, exploring the influences of AI tools like ChatGPT on the application process. Joe shares insights on structured hiring processes, technical and cultural fit evaluations, and the growing relevance of consistent feedback. They discuss the potential of AI to automate initial candidate screening and the importance of creating a robust, unbiased evaluation system. The conversation underscores the challenges and opportunities that arise when trying to harmonize data-driven and human-centric approaches to hiring.