In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones welcome Victoria Castro, a seasoned recruiter with over eight years of experience in talent acquisition. The conversation explores Victoria's journey in recruiting, memorable candidate experiences, the importance of empathy in the hiring process, and her thoughts on controversial trends within the talent acquisition community. Victoria emphasizes the need for effective communication with candidates and shares her aspirations for the future of recruiting, highlighting the irreplaceable human element in the industry despite the rise of AI.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Guest Background

03:02

Memorable Recruiting Stories and Candidate Experiences

05:59

The Importance of Empathy in Recruitment

08:47

Controversial Trends in Talent Acquisition

12:00

Future of Recruiting and Personal Aspirations

Bio:

Victoria Castro- current recruiter at Robinhood- been in the industry for 8 years across a multitude of industries. Passionate about talent branding, data, and candidate experience.