Art of Search - Hiring Manager Series Somer Hackley and Zen Mak

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 approach to hiring with us.Mike kicks off by comparing the challenges of hiring for startups versus larger organizations. He also talks about how he balances assessing candidates with selling the role. He likes to interview candidates last in the process, so h...

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 manager to enhance team morale and performance. To ensure the best fit, he sought input from the team about their ideal manager. They expressed the need for a leader who could develop them, communicate effectively, and think strategically. Kevin also consulte...

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 hire is an opportunity to bring in a heavy hitter to drive momentum, and dramatically transform the way people view that role or function. The individuals you hire ultimately shape the future and success of the company.Drawing from his own experiences, Sudeep...

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 wrong person. Dan highlights the importance of viewing hiring as an entire package, focusing on the entire flow of the process. He stresses the need for courage in protecting this process, despite external pressures from executives, boards, or other inf...

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 the table,” the process he implements before the first candidate comes in the door to interview. George also shares a story about how he approached recruiting for a position that never existed before. There are some great takeaways here. Every time I talk...

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, on The Art of Search: Hiring Manager Series podcast, and I couldn't be more excited.