In this episode of Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we’re joined by Vince Tseng, CEO of Partnerslate, to explore the complexities of hiring for startups. Vince shares valuable insights on the unique challenges of recruiting for business op...

This week on Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, Somer and Zen explore what happens when a company decides to make an offer to a candidate. Will the candidate be prepared for it? They discuss the importance of allowing candidates tim...

This week on Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we have the privilege of speaking with Andrea Constantinides, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Shift Technology. With over 25 years in the talent space, Andrea shares her expert in...

In this week's episode of the Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we explore what makes a great interview question. It’s not just about asking yes/no questions or checking boxes—it’s about curiosity. Great questions invite candi...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sofia Kaufman, Chief People Officer at Point Wild, as she unpacks the challenges of hiring at speed and scale without losing sight of company culture. Growth is inevitable, but it’s the transformation that follo...

When you talk to a great candidate who isn't a fit for a role today, but you feel they would be a great addition to your organization, what do you do? Do you create a role for them? How do you stay in touch with them for months or even years?&n...

If you were tasked with building a technology team from scratch in a completely unfamiliar geography, how would you ensure you’re hiring the right people?In this episode of Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we talk with Sravana Karna...

How do you create a world class hiring experience scaling companies from 1,200 to 12,000 or 8,000 to 50,000? I’m honored to have Cindy Nicola with us today on the podcast, who has done just that. She was kind enough to share her wisdom with us ...

In this episode of "Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series," Zen Mak and I chat with Robert Sears, the Chief Product Officer at Accion Opportunity Fund. Robert is a seasoned C-Level executive, innovator, and serial entrepreneur having been a CEO,...

In this episode, Somer Hackley and Zen Mak dive deep into the delicate dance of determining whether a candidate will say 'yes' to your offer.They explore the subtle signs that reveal a candidate's true level of interest and how to decip...

In this episode of the Art of Search Podcast, Zhen Lu, CEO of RunPod, shares his journey from personally interviewing every hire in the early days, to scaling the hiring process as the company grows. Zhen discusses creating the right processes ...

In this episode of "Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series," we sit down with Abbey Perkins, CIO at StoneX, who brings over twenty years of senior technology and financial experience. She discusses StoneX's growth and crucial hiring strategies.

In this episode, Somer Hackley and Zen Mak debunk the myth of the "perfect candidate" and explore why hiring success is so subjective. Somer shares a compelling story about a candidate who failed with one client but was a perfect fit for anothe...

In this episode of "Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series," we're joined by Gill Haus, Chief Information Officer at Chase, who shares his thoughtful approach to hiring. Gill offers a candid look at why hiring should be treated as a full-time com...

In this episode of Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we are joined by Andrew Ramm, former General Manager of Amazon Guided Shopping, who shares his insights on assembling gender-diverse teams.   Andrew begins by discussing ...

In this episode of "Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series," we're joined by Mike Gionfriddo, Co-founder and CTO of Tallied. Mike brings a unique blend of experience from both startups and established companies, and he shares his personal approac...

In this episode of Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we are joined by Kevin Ertell, Founder & CEO of Mistere Advisory, who shares his insights on leadership and team dynamics.Kevin begins by discussing the process of hiring a new...

In this episode of Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series, we are honored to be joined by Sudeep Gautam, EVP Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Upbound, sharing his stories and wisdom about all things hiring.Sudeep highlights how each...

Dan McGuire shares his journey as a self-described recovering bad hirer, emphasizing that hiring goes beyond just interviewing skills. He reflects on past mistakes, where the pressure to hire quickly or being swayed by others led to hiring the ...

George Brady sets the bar high when it comes to hiring and excellent candidate experiences. We are honored to have George join us as a guest on our latest Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series podcast. George shares his blueprint for “setting th...

As a recruiter, I have the opportunity to speak with some of the best hiring leaders out there, and I wanted to bring you into the conversation so you can also benefit from their stories and wisdom. Today we have our first guest, Laura Merling,...

Somer and Zen go deep on this topic and what a great hiring process looks like. Throughout the interview process, candidates are meeting various stakeholders. What’s that process like? Are they aligned on the position? What gets asked and as...

Somer and Zen talk about first round interviews. How great hiring managers conduct first round interviews, what candidates want to hear and how hiring managers both sell opportunity and screen at the same time.

This week, Zen asks Somer about her career-defining moment. Somer reflects on a particularly difficult search where the one and only candidate in process was showing their true colors at the final hour, and what she did about it.

Somer asks Zen about her career-defining moment. Zen goes way back into the archives when she was a junior recruiter. She reflects on a particular search at the offer stage with a candidate, and why it went wrong.