Building Better Candidate Experiences—with Grit, Grace, & Real Talk with Rachel Cupples

Building Better Candidate Experiences—with Grit, Grace & Real Talk with Rachel Cupples

Recruiting strategist Rachel Kitty Cupples joins Nicole to talk about building human-centered hiring—from writing clearer job posts to creating inclusive interviews and balancing tech with judgment. We dig into neurodiversity, today’s job-search realities, and practical shifts any team can make today to improve candidate experience.

Guest: RecruitingSHEro.com | Rachel on LinkedIn

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Rachel Kitty Cupples
• 01:15 Humorous Interview Stories
• 08:34 The Impact of Neurodiversity on Recruiting
• 13:59 Shifting Mindsets in Recruitment
• 19:12 Current Job Search Realities
• 19:50 The Importance of Networking
• 22:04 Tech in Hiring: Efficiency vs. Humanity
• 24:59 AI in Recruitment: Opportunities & Challenges
• 33:01 Ethics & AI: Misinformation and Privacy
• 35:56 Inclusive Hiring: The Human Element

Referenced: Illinois’ Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806) banning AI as a therapist. Read more.