In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Alooba's Founder, Tim Freestone interviews Sarang Bapat, Director of Data Governance at Mitsubishi Electric Train USA. Sarang shares his extensive experience in the financial services sector and discusses the significance of diverse perspectives in the hiring process. They delve into the importance of clear communication with candidates, the role of AI in the hiring process, and the balance between intuition and data-driven approaches. The conversation also highlights common hiring mistakes, the potential of candidates to adapt to new cultures, and the future of AI in improving HR technologies.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:12 Guest Introduction: Sarang Bapat

01:15 Sarang's Career Journey

04:00 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Hiring

05:52 Challenges and Techniques in Interviewing

21:25 The Role of Intuition and Data in Interviews

24:00 Cultural Fit and Global Perspectives

25:13 Adapting to New Cultures

27:42 Cultural Fit vs. Diversity

31:24 Hiring from Outside the Industry

34:49 Common Hiring Mistakes

42:38 AI in Hiring

50:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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