In this candid exploration of the recruitment wilderness, Serge Boudreau sits down with Julia Arpag, CEO & Founder of Aligned Recruitment, who reveals how to find quality candidates when everyone's drowning in applications. Whether you're hiring or hunting for your next opportunity, this conversation is packed with insider strategies you won't want to miss.

🎬 WATCH HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Introduction to Quality in Recruitment
 01:30 Julia's Journey into Recruitment
 03:09 Navigating the Overload of Applications
 06:02 Candidate Expectations in a Changing Market
 10:03 Advice for Job Seekers
 11:48 The Current Tech Recruitment Landscape
 13:52 Building a Consistent Candidate Pipeline
 17:58 The Future of Recruitment: 2030 Predictions
 22:02 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

🔑 KEY INSIGHTS:

• "This is the toughest job market they've ever seen" - Julia breaks down why today's hiring landscape feels like swimming upstream for both candidates and recruiters
• "There's always someone hiring" - Discover why persistence is your secret weapon in job hunting
• "Time to fill is not the best metric" - Learn why quality of hire trumps speed every time
• "You have to have a growth mindset" - Julia shares why adaptability is non-negotiable in talent acquisition

💼 HIRING MANAGER GOLD:

• Why headhunting and strategic sourcing cut through application noise better than traditional job postings
• How boutique recruitment agencies are outperforming larger firms by focusing on quality
• Strategies for building a consistent, high-quality candidate pipeline without getting overwhelmed
• What the future of recruitment will look like by 2030 (hint: tech enablement + human quality focus)

🧠 JOB SEEKER PLAYBOOK:

• Why demonstrating grit and resilience sets candidates apart in today's competitive market
• The direct outreach strategy that gets you noticed by recruiters and hiring managers
• How to strategically apply for roles that truly align with your skills (quality over quantity)
• What to expect from the tech recruitment market after its dramatic shift since 2021

👋 ABOUT JULIA:

Julia Arpag brings deep recruitment expertise dating back to 2013, when she started in college admissions before founding Aligned Recruitment. Her philosophy centers on quality conversations leading to quality placements—a refreshing perspective in an industry often fixated on speed over substance.

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