RecTalk is back, and this time, we’re live from the heart of RecFest 2025 – the biggest festival in recruitment! In this special introduction episode, host Nitin Sharma teams up with guest co-host Sean Kennedy to set the stage for an exciting series of conversations recorded at the event. As the Official Podcast Partner of RecFest 2025, RecTalk is bringing you the unfiltered energy, ideas, and industry insights straight from the field.

Nitin and Sean dive into the realities of today’s talent acquisition market – from overcomplicated hiring processes and mismatched job expectations to the power of building a strong personal brand. They share honest advice for job seekers, explore why employer branding and recruitment marketing are often overlooked, and explain how networking and relationships trump cold outreach in recruitment success.

Expect candid stories, a few laughs, and practical takeaways that will resonate whether you’re deep in TA, working agency side, or navigating your next career move. This episode sets the tone for the RecFest 2025 series – packed with interviews, fresh perspectives, and plenty of festival atmosphere.

Who this episode is for:

• Talent acquisition professionals wanting a pulse check on the 2025 job market
• Recruiters looking to sharpen their employer branding and networking game
• Job seekers aiming to stand out in a crowded market
• Anyone curious about the inside conversations happening at RecFest

🔗 Connect with Sean Kennedy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanthetaguy/

🔗 Connect with Nitin Sharma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/

Rectools.io: https://www.rectools.io/

Find out about the Recruitment Curry Club:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/

New episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. Stay tuned as we launch Founder Diaries, where real entrepreneurs share raw stories of building businesses in recruitment and tech.

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