How do you implement the VERA framework across different countries while ensuring compliance and localization?

In this final episode of Build with Sam, we break down how to bring the Voice-Enabled Recruitment Automation (VERA) framework to life. From navigating GDPR and CCPA to adapting language and cultural nuances, this episode gives you the blueprint to make VERA work for your organization—no matter where you hire.

What you’ll learn:

• How to navigate global compliance frameworks like GDPR and CCPA
• Why localization goes beyond translation—and how to get it right
• Real-world success stories of companies using VERA to speed up hiring, improve candidate engagement, and simplify compliance

If you're in recruitment, HR, or tech, this is the episode that ties it all together. Ready to implement VERA the right way? Hit play and find out how.

Build or Buy? The Ultimate Recruitment AI Showdown

Should you build your own custom voice AI for hiring, or is it smarter to buy a pre-built solution like Sam, the AI Recruiter? This episode of Build With Sam dives deep into the pros and cons of both strategies.

What you’ll learn:

• The real cost (and hidden challenges) of building from scratch
• Why buying a platform like Sam could save time and headaches
• How the VERA framework makes AI-powered hiring seamless
• The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing their AI approach

Whether you're a TA leader, recruiter, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights to help you make the best call for your team.

Listen now and stay ahead in the AI hiring revolution.

Can AI and recruiters work together? In this episode of Build with Sam, we explore Convert, the stage of the VERA framework, where AI and human recruiters collaborate to move candidates through the hiring process more efficiently. Learn how voice automation, real-time insights, and data-driven decision-making are reshaping recruitment.

Tune in to learn:

• How VERA enhances ATS systems with real-time engagement
• The secret to making data-driven hiring decisions without bias
• How recruiters can save hours on scheduling, follow-ups, and candidate progression

Whether you're a recruiter, HR leader, or just curious about AI in hiring, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Engage Part 2: Mastering Candidate Queries & Call Durations

Unlock the secret to smoother, more engaging candidate interactions with AI! In this episode, we reveal:

1. Effective Question Handling: How to use a robust knowledge base for clear, personalized responses.
2. Seamless Interruptions: Tactics to keep the conversation natural and on track.
3. Real-World Examples: Practical tips to make every call count.

Ask yourself: How can a data-driven approach enhance your candidate journey? Hit play now and transform your recruitment process!

Hiring the right candidates starts with asking the right questions—and getting the right answers. In Episode 3A of the VERA Podcast, we break down how AI-powered voice interviews are changing the way recruiters collect and analyze candidate information. You’ll learn how structured AI conversations ensure consistency, how intelligent probing uncovers deeper insights, and how real-time analysis helps hiring teams make smarter decisions. Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, enhance the candidate experience, or reduce bias in hiring, this episode will give you actionable strategies to implement AI-driven recruitment solutions. Tune in to discover how voice AI can help you hire faster, better, and more fairly—at any scale.

A conversation with Zac Engler, Manon Rimbaud, Max Armbruster & Shiran Danoch

In this episode, listeners will hear a measured, up-to-date conversation on psychometric assessments and AI, featuring insights from Dr. Shiran Danoch, Zac Engler, Manon Rimbaud, and Max Armbruster. Together, they explore the promise and potential pitfalls of popular hiring tools, explaining how to separate scientifically grounded methods from hollow hype. You’ll learn how to identify reliable vendors, uncover ways to reduce bias, and discover practical strategies for integrating AI in an ethical, data-driven manner. If you’re looking for clear guidance on designing or selecting assessments—and want to future-proof your talent acquisition process—this episode offers a straightforward, expert-led roadmap.

In this episode, listeners will gain a cutting-edge look at how to pick and implement today’s most effective hiring tools. Drawing on the expert insights of Dr. Shiran Dano, this episode dissects the three core pillars for modern recruitment—accuracy, fairness, and efficiency—and explains why each is essential for successful, data-driven hiring. Listeners will learn how to evaluate assessment vendors, uncover best practices for structuring interviews, and discover practical ways to measure a tool’s true predictive power. If you’re looking to avoid common pitfalls in selecting or designing assessments, this episode is a must-hear. 

🔊 Don’t miss this insightful episode—see how AI is redefining interviews and hiring decisions. Subscribe to our channel for more conversations with industry leaders and innovators.

🎙️ Build with Sam - Episode 2: Initiating Voice Interactions with the Five Ws

In this episode of Build with Sam, Martyn Redstone, Conversational AI expert, and Adrian Gomez, Talkpush’s Head of Product, dive deeper into the activation phase of Voice Enabled Recruitment Automation (VERA). They explore how the Five Ws framework—What, Who, Where, Why, and When—guides the process of initiating meaningful and impactful voice interactions with candidates.

What’s in store:

1. Why activation matters: Discover how the activation phase sets the tone for all future interactions and ensures candidates feel valued from the very beginning.
2. Personalization & engagement: Learn how to use personalization to create engaging, human-like interactions that resonate with candidates and boost recruitment results.
3. Crafting effective greetings: Explore the key components of a great greeting, why it’s crucial, and how to tailor it to your company’s brand and culture.

👥 About the hosts:

• Martyn Redstone, Conversational AI expert, shares his insights on transforming recruitment through technology.
• Adrian Gomez, the leader behind Talkpush’s recruitment innovations, explains how to leverage VERA for a seamless candidate experience.

Why listen? In this episode, you’ll learn how to apply the Five Ws framework to initiate voice interactions that engage, inform, and excite candidates. Whether you’re a recruiter, HR professional, or AI enthusiast, this episode will provide actionable insights on using voice automation to create better recruitment experiences.

🎧 Brought to you by talktosam.ai, powered by Talkpush, the global leader in recruitment automation. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the world of recruitment innovation!

🎙️Introducing Build with Sam: A special edition podcast series
 
In this exciting new series of the Recruitment Hackers Podcast, Martyn Redstone, Conversational AI evangelist, and Adrian Gomez, Talkpush’s Head of Product, take you step by step into the world of voice-driven recruitment automation. This first episode explores Voice Enabled Recruitment Automation (VERA) and how it’s revolutionizing hiring processes through the power of AI.

What’s in store:

• Discover VERA: Dive deep into the transformative capabilities of voice AI, moving beyond traditional chatbots and emails to deliver truly human-like interactions.
• Five Ws framework: Learn the strategic blueprint—What, Who, Where, Why, and When—that helps organizations build efficient, scalable voice solutions for recruitment.
• Real-world scenarios: See how VERA can handle high-volume hiring challenges, providing personalized, multilingual engagement and boosting recruiter productivity.

 👥 About the hosts: Martyn Redstone is a Conversational AI expert with a passion for transforming recruitment through technology. Joining him is Adrian Gomez, the innovative leader behind Talkpush’s cutting-edge recruitment products. Why listen? This episode is your starting point for understanding how voice AI can elevate the candidate experience and streamline recruitment. Whether you’re a recruiter, HR professional, or tech enthusiast, this podcast will show you how to harness the potential of voice automation in hiring.

🎧 Brought to you by TalktoSam.ai, powered by Talkpush, the global leader in recruitment automation. Subscribe now to follow the journey and stay ahead in the world of recruitment innovation!

In this must-watch episode of the Recruitment Hackers Podcast, Max Armbruster welcomes Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and the mastermind behind the Tim Sackett Project newsletter. But this isn't your typical interview—Tim goes head-to-head with Sam, Talkpush's cutting-edge AI voice recruiter, in a hilarious and insightful mock job interview for none other than the LA Lakers head coach position.

🎙️ What’s in Store:

• Experience Sam in action: Watch as our AI voice recruiter asks Tim a series of questions to assess his qualifications for a high-stakes NBA coaching role.
• AI meets reality: Explore the fascinating intersection of technology and recruitment, and see how AI can screen and interview candidates in real-time.
• Expert insights: Tim shares his thoughts on the future of voice AI in recruitment and why embracing this technology is crucial for staying ahead in the talent game.

👥 About the Guest: Tim Sackett is a powerhouse in the HR world, leading HRU Technical Resources and curating one of the industry’s most respected newsletters. With over a decade of experience, Tim is a trusted voice on the future of recruitment and HR tech.

🎧 Don’t miss this unique episode—see how AI is revolutionizing the hiring process, one interview at a time. 
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