Recruiting Rewind: Old School Meets New School

In this episode, Jim Stroud and Denise Chaffin dive deep into the recruitment industry’s evolution—tech triumphs, pitfalls, and everything in between. Walk down memory lane as we reminisce about the scrappy websites that defined early recruitment. Then, we tackle the big questions: Could today’s recruiters thrive in the “old school” world? What’s the best way to test a recruiter before hiring them?

From comparing recruiting to dating (yes, there are shocking similarities!) to proposing a showdown between non-tech and high-tech recruiters, this conversation gets candid and a little competitive. We also confront the modern scourge of ghosting and explore strategies for training recruiters to embrace their human side in candidate engagements.

If you’ve ever wondered how to spot top-notch interpersonal skills in recruiters or just enjoy a witty take on an ever-changing industry, this episode is for you. Tune in, reminisce, and rethink recruiting with us!

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