The Recruitment Reality Podcast
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Our mission with this podcast series is to explore the changing recruitment environment from every angle. Surfacing a unique insight into the challenges faced at each stage of the talent equation.

Hosted by Andrew "Woody" Wood, CCO and Co Founder

#26 - Ditching the CV and Embracing Fairness - Robert Newry
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In this episode, I speak with Robert Newry, CEO & Co-Founder of Arctic Shores about how CVs really are rubbish, and this is why Robert Newry, joins me on The Recruitment Reality Podcast to talk about how we're both trying to kill the CV. A lofty ambition I know...
The episode is full of facts and stories that you'll love. For example, did you know there are 150 points of unconscious bias at play when you are reviewing a CV!There is a reason why Arctic Shores have just closed Ā£5.75 million Series B funding round. It's because whilst everyone knows CVs are š©, there is still no universal alternative. Robert and his team are trying to change that.
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#25 - The Real Candidate Experience - Akosua Adjei Pokuaa
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I invited candidates who are #OpenToWork on Linkedin to come on my podcast and share their personal experiences searching for a job and working with recruiters.
In this episode, I speak with Akosua Adjei Pokuaa, a self-motivated, responsible and passionate Talent Acquisition Partner/ DEI Enthusiast with 2 years of experience (Zalando and HelloFresh). She is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition role in Berlin.
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#24 - The Real Candidate Experience - Jonny Loudon
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I invited candidates who are #OpenToWork on Linkedin to come on my podcast and share their personal experiences searching for a job and working with recruiters.
In this episode, I speak with Jonny Loudon, who has 14 years of experience serving in the military... and is now working to break into the tech startup world for a Senior Operations role.
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#23 - The Real Candidate Experience - Joshua Cohn
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I invited candidates who are #OpenToWork on Linkedin to come on my podcast and share their personal experiences searching for a job and working with recruiters.
In this episode, I speak with Joshua Cohn, a candidate seeking a position as a Sales & Enablement Manager. Ā He is a sales leader with a passion for coaching and developing others, especially consultative sales within innovative products. He has 8 years of client-facing experience (of which 4 years were at high-growth fintech startups including Acorns and Better)
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#22 - How To Build Your HR Tech Stack - Phil Strazzulla
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In this episode, I speak with Phil Strazzulla, founder of Select Software Reviews about how to build your HR Tech Stack. We discuss how to find the right technologies for your company, how video interviews have impacted the ecosystem and the benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence to source talent.
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#21 - What is an Employer of Record (EOR) and does my company need one? - Shamir Gokani
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In this episode, I speak with Shamir Gokani, a Lead of People and Growth at Teamed about what an employer of record is, how it can benefit your company, and what to consider before selecting one.
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#20 - Stop Neglecting Candidate Experiences - Luke Mellor
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In this episode, IĀ speak with Luke Mellor from Trainline, about about the dangers of a poor candidate experience, where to focus, and how to avoid your core business being impacted by poor recruitment processes.
It's definitely worth a listen if you are interested in all things candidate experience.If you believe that candidate experience isn't important...I'd suggest you listen too!
Listen to learn about what can happen if you neglect candidate experience in your recruitment process...
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#19 - Helping Others Break Into The Fashion Industry - Amy Aberra
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In this episode, I speak with Amy Aberra for our for our round 2 discussions about careers in the fashion industry.
Amy's passion for the fashion industry is so infectious. She's not only helping find people jobs via Rise Resourcing, but she's also advising and coaching individuals looking to break into the space with her new(ish) venture Fashion Career Consultancy.
Listen or watch if you are interested to hear more about careers in the space, and how Amy is breaking down barriers to entry. š§
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#18 - Building An Equitable Interview Process - Charlene Simpson
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In this episode, I speak with Charlene Simpson, a Talent Acquisition Partner at Funding Circle about building equitable interview processes.
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If you're worried that your interview process isn't delivering the diverse talent you want, this episode is a great place to start. Charlene has worked in an agency, in rectec, and now in-house for Funding Circle. Her insights are invaluable, as few have had the depth and breadth of exposure she has had over her career.
Listen to hear how you can build a more inclusive and equitable interview process...
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#17 - Why You Should Think About Talent Planning, Not Talent Acquisition - Ariana Moon & Scott Rappaport
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In this episode, I speak with two employees of Greenhouse about hiring strategies.
In this episode, Iām talking with two Greenhouse team members about recruitment strategy and how companies can evolve their hiring mindset for the long-term. You'll hear insights into how Greenhouse, a company at the forefront of recruitment technology, is staying one step ahead of hiring trends as they enable their customers to achieve their business goals.
Listen to this episode if you want to get an insight into how global businesses are building their talent teams of the future and how they harness the power of technology to drive their decisions.
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- Ariana Moon - Head of Talent Planning & Acquisition
- Scott Rappaport - Enterprise Customer Success
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How To Avoid Bad Hires Special - Discussing My Viral Linkedin Post With Euan Cameron
Episode Description
I jokingly made a Linkedin post four days ago that has since gained 3.6 million impressions. With over 900 comments, many wanted to know the actual cost of a bad hire and how to calculate it. After my 15 minutes of fame on Linkedin (which my co-founder Euan Cameron will likely ridicule me for doing the rest of my life)... I thought it would be interesting to chat with Euan to discuss this question and share some tips on how you can best avoid making bad hires in the future.
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#16 - When a Techy Aims to Fix Boring Job Boards - Mike Davies
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In this episode, I speak to Mike Davies , COO & Co-Founder of Haystack.
If you're worried that tech talent thinks the job board you are using is boring, you're probably right...
Listen to hear how transparency is driving tech talent to your competitors...
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#22 - How To Build Your HR Tech Stack - Phil Strazzulla
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In this episode, I speak with Phil Strazzulla, founder of Select Software Reviews about how to build your HR Tech Stack. We discuss how to find the right technologies for your company, how video interviews have impacted the ecosystem and the benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence to source talent.