TA Tech Unboxed

Darren Bush and Chris Haslam
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Hosted by Darren Bush and Chris Haslam. The TA Tech Unboxed podcast is about understanding the people behind the products and inviting guests from the Talent Acquisition industry to present their unique products and solutions to improve recruitment. There is a demo of their product afterwards on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ta-techunboxed

  1. 12/03/2025

    Ep 31 - Why the future of hiring is about Skills? Robert from Arctic Shores

    🎙 Welcome to Season 2 of TA Tech Unboxed. In this episode, we start with Robert Newry, CEO and co-founder of Arctic Shores, a pioneer in transforming how we assess talent. Discover how his innovative approach combines gamification, cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology to uncover potential beyond the traditional CV. Robert shares - The story behind Arctic Shores and its mission to revolutionise hiring. How skill enablers can bridge the gap in today’s skills-short market. Why are traditional hiring practices like CV-based interviews due to disruption? Tangible advice for creating fair, structured, and impactful interviews 🚀 Whether you're in TA, HR, or just fascinated by the future of hiring, this episode is packed with insights you can't afford to miss. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes looks at the tools and techniques shaping the future of work.

    59 min
  2. Ep 30 - Why your Job Ads need a TikTok makeover - Jack Evans

    12/06/2024

    Ep 30 - Why your Job Ads need a TikTok makeover - Jack Evans

    "We are the first business that can turn your job into a TikTok in a few clicks." - Jack Evans, Jobdeck™. Chris Haslam and Darren Bush sit down with Jack to discuss the future of recruitment marketing. Highlights: ➡ Turning job descriptions into TikToks - the future of candidate attraction? ➡ The human elements in recruitment: empathy and relationship-building ➡ JobDeck's vision: "We are going to make the smartest ATS on the planet." Catch the demo on the YouTube playlist. https://jobdeck.io/

    41 min
  3. Ep 29 - How to automate the entire Hiring funnel - Bill Fischer;

    05/06/2024

    Ep 29 - How to automate the entire Hiring funnel - Bill Fischer;

    "The AI will build the JD, evaluate it, build the queries, search the database, do the sourcing...all from a 10-word prompt." Bill Fischer's vision for VONQ's @Kopilot blew us away on this week's episode. 📽 Highlights of this episode for me were: ➡ Bill's thoughts on the future of video interviews and candidate experience. ➡ Insights into Vonq's Kopilot product and its agentic approach ➡ The role of transparency in AI-powered hiring processes. The full demo can be found on our TA Tech Unboxed YouTube channel. What's your take on using AI for the initial screening and skills assessment stages of hiring? Could this improve the candidate experience?

    51 min
  4. Ep 28 - How to attract the best Talent faster than the competition.

    29/05/2024

    Ep 28 - How to attract the best Talent faster than the competition.

    "You're not in a war for talent; you're in a war for attention." 📣 Chris Haslam and Darren Bush unbox the world of social recruitment advertising with Sara and Victor from Adway. 🎙 Don't miss this insightful new TA Tech Unboxed episode! Hosts Chris and Darren explore Adway's innovative approach, including: - Creating dynamic, platform-specific content that captures attention - Leveraging AI to write engaging copy and target ideal candidates - Building an automated, multi-channel candidate nurture journey Listen now for a deep dive into modern talent attraction strategies! https://adway.ai/

    1h 3m
  5. Ep 27 - Is referencing still relevant in today's hiring landscape?

    22/05/2024

    Ep 27 - Is referencing still relevant in today's hiring landscape?

    "We believe that this is the best approach to referencing. We kind of see value in both practices and we wanted to offer the opportunity to kind of bring these things together." - Luke Shipley, Co-Founder of Zinc 🎙 On the latest TA Tech Unboxed episode, Chris Haslam and Darren Bush hosted Luke Shipley, Co-Founder of Zinc, to discuss their innovative approach to background checking and referencing. 📽 Highlights from our conversation: The concept of unified referencing and how it combines formal and competency-based referencing. The potential impact of blockchain on referencing and its current limitations. How Zinc is promoting transparency and data ownership for candidates. Don't miss this insightful discussion! Check out the demo on YouTube. https://zincwork.com/

    38 min
  6. Ep 26 - Are you still relying on resumes to assess candidates?

    08/05/2024

    Ep 26 - Are you still relying on resumes to assess candidates?

    Hosts Chris Haslam and Darren Bush sit down with Masoud Ardestani, CEO and co-founder of Rafa. Masoud shares his insights from his experience as a recruiter and founder, shedding light on the limitations of traditional hiring methods and the power of storytelling in the hiring process.  Highlights of this episode were: The surprising revelation that resumes get only about 5% clicks in the ATS, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive evaluation method. The importance of allowing candidates to showcase their unique stories and authenticity, which often gets lost in the traditional application process. How Rafa's innovative approach allows hiring teams to hear directly from candidates, building a more well-rounded understanding of their fit. See more at https://www.withrapha.com/

    32 min
  7. Ep 25 - The secret to elevating your interviewing skills - Shiran from Informed Decisions

    01/05/2024

    Ep 25 - The secret to elevating your interviewing skills - Shiran from Informed Decisions

    Are you tired of conducting interviews that fail to predict on the job success? Hire Qualified & Diverse Candidates withSkills-Based Interviews https://informedecisions.io/

    44 min
  8. Ep 24 - how to get more from hiring managers with Richard Hillier

    24/04/2024

    Ep 24 - how to get more from hiring managers with Richard Hillier

    Are you tired of sifting through hundreds of irrelevant applications?From crafting compelling job adverts to identifying top talent through behavioural scorecards, Richard Hillier from Get-Hired shares his proven strategies for determining the best candidates.🎙 In this insightful chat, hosts Chris Haslam and Darren Bush discuss the common pitfalls of traditional job boards, the importance of aligning the interview team, and the role of proper training in avoiding costly hiring mistakes. 📽 Don't miss these highlights: ✅ How to craft job adverts that attract suitable candidates ✅ The power of behavioural scorecards in identifying top performers ✅ The benefits of a smooth, structured hiring process from start to finish Tune into this must-listen episode to level up your hiring game. Check out - Get-hired.xyz

    48 min
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Hosted by Darren Bush and Chris Haslam. The TA Tech Unboxed podcast is about understanding the people behind the products and inviting guests from the Talent Acquisition industry to present their unique products and solutions to improve recruitment. There is a demo of their product afterwards on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ta-techunboxed

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  • Creator
    Darren Bush and Chris Haslam
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Darren Bush and Chris Haslam
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    TA Tech Unboxed