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Cutting a 5-Round Sales Interview Process Down to 3 with Mike Clapson, Ashby Oct 6, 2026 2392 Just as revenue pipelines demand weekly tracking from sales leaders, hiring pipelines require that same level of focus.Mike Clapson, VP of Sales at Ashby, sits down with Shannon to share how his team successfully streamlined their account executive interview process from five stages to three, all while maintaining high standards. He reveals which interview stage was eliminated first, the clear dat

What Recruiting Teams Can Learn From Customer Support with Natalie Mercuri, Plaid Sep 22, 2026 2066 Recruiting operations does not scale on good intentions alone.Natalie Mercuri, Recruiting Operations Program Manager at Plaid, joins Shannon to share how her two-person team supported thousands of interviews a year while migrating the company to a new ATS. Natalie explains why she brought her customer support background into talent, why centralizing every question into one channel changed how recr

Building an Ideal Candidate Profile from Zero to Scale with Maggie Fish, Grafana Labs Sep 7, 2026 1732 Scaling fast and scaling with intention are not the same thing.Maggie Fish, Director of Recruiting at Grafana Labs, joins Shannon to explain how her team built an ideal candidate profile for every role, starting with sales and expanding it across the business. She walks through the deep dive into attrition data and interview feedback that separated what actually predicted a great Grafanista from w

The 4 Skills Behind a 10% Retention Lift with Veronica Salcido, GrowthAssistant Aug 25, 2026 2178 Quality of hire does not end at the offer.Veronica Salcido, who leads the recruiting, HR, and coaching and L&D org at GrowthAssistant, joins Shannon to unpack how her team turned 50% churn into a 10% retention lift in 6 months. She explains why speed and volume stopped being useful signals once quality became the real cost, and how tracing 80% of failed hires back to durable skills, not hard s

The North Star Metric Every Hiring Team Needs with Liz Woodfield, SentiLink Aug 11, 2026 1559 A hiring goal only works when the team believes it is possible.Liz Woodfield, Head of Talent Acquisition at SentiLink, joins Shannon to share how she built a single north star metric for her recruiting team and used it to drive a 60% increase in hires without adding headcount. She breaks down the framework she leans on for every role, volume, velocity, and calibration, and how weekly dashboards br

Removing the Resume Gate for Better Hires with Jen Ayala, Clay Jul 28, 2026 1752 What if your hiring process was designed to screen people in instead of screen them out?Jen Ayala, Head of Recruiting at Clay, joins Shannon to discuss why traditional hiring often filters out great talent too early. She shares how Clay replaced resume reviews with project-based evaluations for high volume hiring, giving career transitioners and new graduates a better opportunity to demonstrate th

The Leadership Reset Behind a High-Performing Talent Team with Mike Bettley, StackAdapt Jul 14, 2026 1897 Recruiting teams earn influence when they understand what the business is trying to build.Mike Bettley, VP of Talent Acquisition at StackAdapt, joins Shannon to share how he rebuilt a TA function that was stretched, fragmented, and operating without a clear hiring plan. Before changing systems or metrics, Mike focused on the team’s confidence. He created space for honest feedback, reset expectatio

The Executive Interview Format That Reduces Mis-hire Risk with Cristina Navarro, Tubi Jun 30, 2026 1234 Hiring senior leaders on gut feel is a risk most companies cannot afford.Cristina Navarro, Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Tubi, joins Shannon to discuss why traditional interview formats fail at the executive level and how her team built a structured leadership assessment to close that gap. She explains how the process was co-created with senior leadership, why prompt design matte

Scaling Hiring Expertise Company Wide Through AI Agents with Kyle Gatlin, Arrive Jun 16, 2026 2058 Hiring managers need better support, not more documents.Kyle Gatlin, Head of Talent at Arrive, joins Shannon to discuss how his team built an AI hiring agent to guide managers through the recruiting process across 70 countries. Drawing from his background in education and talent operations, Kyle explains why accessibility, structured interviewing, and candidate experience became the foundation of

Early-Stage Hiring Foundations That Prevent Mishires with Cassie Chao Leemans, Craft Ventures Jun 2, 2026 2071 Early hiring gets expensive fast when founders skip alignment.Cassie Chao Leemans, VP of Talent at Craft Ventures, joins Shannon to share how early-stage teams can make stronger hiring decisions before scale adds complexity. She explains why pedigree can distract founders from what the business actually needs, how unclear expectations create mis-hires, and why every new role should connect back to

Converting People Ops Insights into Talent Strategy with Asha Beirne, Rula May 19, 2026 1301 Talent and people teams have more shared work than most companies realize.Asha Beirne, Senior Manager of People Operations and Systems at Rula, joins Shannon to discuss how recruiting and people ops can work together across the employee lifecycle. Drawing from her move from recruiting operations into people operations, Asha shares what talent teams often miss when they do not have visibility into

Differentiating Candidate Experience Through Unreasonable Hospitality with Greg Marsh, Sierra May 5, 2026 1360 Candidate experience is one of the few levers you can fully control in hiring.Greg Marsh, Head of Recruiting at Sierra, joins Shannon to share how his team scaled from 25 to 600 employees while building a candidate experience that consistently stands out. He explains how Sierra approaches candidate obsession, why small moments like personalization matter more than big gestures, and how recruiting

3 Steps to Make Skills-Based Hiring Predictable with Alessandra Pegnim, Udemy Apr 21, 2026 1429 Skills-based hiring only works when teams can consistently define, assess, and develop the right skills.Alessandra Pegnim, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Udemy, joins Shannon to share how her team built a more practical approach to skills-based hiring. She explains how Udemy validates skills with managers, identifies patterns of top performers, and uses structured interviews to make hiring d

The Recruiter's Guide to Selling Pre-IPO Equity with Hannah Spellmeyer, Slingshot Aerospace Apr 7, 2026 1481 Equity can be the difference between losing your best candidates and closing them.Hannah Spellmeyer, Chief People Officer at Slingshot Aerospace, joins Shannon to break down how recruiters can confidently sell equity and compete with larger companies. She shares what most teams get wrong, the key numbers every recruiter should know, and how to position equity based on what candidates actually care

Rebuilding Engineering Hiring for the Rise of AI with Jonathan Durnford-Smith, Synthesia Mar 24, 2026 1554 Hiring is changing quickly as AI tools reshape how teams build products and how companies evaluate talent.Jonathan Durnford-Smith, Head of Talent at Synthesia, joins Shannon to discuss why recruiting teams must become more agile and strategic. He shares lessons from scaling talent functions at high-growth companies and explains how AI tooling is shifting what great engineers look like today. Inste

Building Interviewer Scorecards to Raise Your Talent Bar with Vanessa Paladini, Nubank Mar 10, 2026 1477 Great hiring outcomes start with great interviewers.Vanessa Paladini, Global Talent Acquisition Director at Nubank, joins Shannon to share how the world’s largest digital bank outside of Asia raised its hiring bar without slowing down growth. She walks through Nubank’s four workstreams, including structured assessments, technical bar raisers, and a data-backed interviewer scorecard.Vanessa broke d

The 4-Pillar System Behind a 93% Offer Acceptance Rate with Jordan Trott Feb 24, 2026 1678 Offer acceptance rate is the clearest signal of whether your recruiting engine is actually working.Jordan Trott, Talent Lead at Taptap Send, joins Shannon to break down how his team maintains a 93% offer acceptance rate across global hiring. He explains why this metric reflects everything from role clarity to candidate experience, and where most teams lose candidates long before the offer stage.Jo

Measuring Recruiter Feedback to Drive Process Improvement with Will Ducey, Ashby Feb 10, 2026 1497 Recruiting teams often track hiring metrics but forget to ask the team how it feels to do the work.Will Ducey, Head of Recruiting Operations at Ashby, joins Shannon Ogborn to talk about how internal recruiter surveys create a feedback loop that leads to better tools and processes. Throughout the conversation, Will explains the balance between quantitative and qualitative feedback, sharing real-wor

Turning Internal Mobility Into a Durable Capability with Angie Peterson, Coursera Jan 27, 2026 1935 Clarity is the foundation of any effective internal mobility program.Angie Peterson, Talent Operations & Programs Manager at Coursera, joins Shannon to break down how her team turned employee feedback into a durable system for internal career growth. After survey data showed employees didn’t understand how to move internally, Angie partnered with L&D to diagnose the real blockers, conduct

Making Interviews an Accurate Job Preview with Tianna Johnson, People Culture Talent Jan 13, 2026 1392 Many teams want a better candidate experience, yet few build one that reflects the real work and the real product behind it.Tianna Johnson, founder of People Culture Talent and former talent leader at Notion, Lyft, and GitHub, joins Shannon to share how product-infused hiring creates clarity, excitement, and trust for every candidate. She explains how she introduced product touchpoints at each com

Seven Hiring Lessons from 2025 Dec 17, 2025 865 2025 was a year of real change, not just in tools or trends, but in how recruiting teams showed up.In this special recap episode, host Shannon Ogborn looks back on the conversations that defined Offer Accepted this year. The common thread among the highest-impact teams across all episodes was not the pursuit of the next big thing, but a clarity on fundamental priorities. They achieved success by e

Scaling Values Interviews with Maggie Landers, Harvey Dec 2, 2025 1887 How do you keep hiring quality high while the company scales globally at speed? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Maggie Landers, VP Talent at Harvey, to walk through the values interview program that keeps a fast-growing AI company aligned. Maggie shares how Harvey turned three simple values, simplicity, decisiveness, and “Job’s Not Finished”, into a global, standardized interview that any

Embedding Cultural Awareness to Strengthen Global Hiring Alexandre Corbin, Tabby Nov 18, 2025 1634 Cultural context can make or break your ability to close top talent across regions.Alexandre Corbin, Head of Talent Acquisition at Tabby, joins Shannon Ogborn to share how his team adapted recruiting strategies to local norms while scaling one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing fintech companies. From launching operations in Egypt to navigating hiring compliance in Saudi Arabia, he explains what

Turning Opposition into Buy-In for Early Career Talent with Corey Twitty, Zillow, ex-Netflix Nov 4, 2025 1660 Bringing in early career talent is more than a pipeline play; it’s a catalyst for business transformation.Corey Twitty, now at Zillow, joins Shannon Ogborn to unpack how he built Netflix’s first emerging talent program from the ground up. He explains how to challenge deep-rooted hiring habits, build trust with skeptics, and design programs that align with culture and business needs.Corey also shar

Evolving the Recruiting Coordinator Role from Scheduling to Strategy with Dan Seifert, Marqeta Oct 21, 2025 1683 The candidate experience coordinator role is changing fast, and innovative teams are evolving it before it becomes obsolete.Dan Seifert, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Experience at Marqeta, joins Shannon to discuss how to future-proof talent teams without sacrificing quality. He outlines how his team restructured this critical role, introduced monthly feedback loops, and began training

Earning Trust Through Employer Storytelling with Jeff Moore, Toast Oct 7, 2025 1549 Hiring teams often focus on filling roles fast—but what if your employer brand could do the sourcing for you?Jeff Moore, VP of Talent Acquisition, Operations and Workspaces at Toast, joins Shannon to share how his team scaled employer brand into a strategic lever for talent. Jeff explains why recruiters need to act more like researchers, how he has built flexibility into TA organizations, and why

The Five Cs of Closing Candidates with Harriet Walker, Head of Talent @ SuperSeed VC Sep 23, 2025 2066 Hiring is one of the biggest responsibilities founders face in the early stages, and closing the right candidates can make or break your company’s trajectory.Harriet Walker, Head of Talent at SuperSeed VC, joins Shannon to share her Five Cs of Closing framework: Clarity, Credibility, Connection, Continuity, and Commitment. She highlights why closing is a discipline that begins from the first candi

Minimizing Candidate Fraud in Hiring with Internal Partnerships with Ari Garcia, Quora Sep 9, 2025 1637 Candidate fraud isn’t just a recruiting problem. It’s a company-wide risk, too.Ari Garcia, Global Recruiting Operations Lead at Quora, joins Shannon to break down how hiring teams can partner with security, leadership, and with tools like Ashby to address fraud without compromising the candidate experience.With nearly six years at Quora, Ari brings a systems-focused lens to solving cross-functiona

Practical Ways to Manage Unplanned Headcount with Tommy Hansen, Juniper Square Aug 26, 2025 1867 Hiring plans rarely survive first contact with reality. So how do you lead when half your headcount is unplanned?Tommy Hansen, Head of Recruiting at Juniper Square, joins Shannon to share how his small team hired over 300 people in a year—despite 40–60% of those roles being unplanned. He explains how redefining “planned” vs. “unplanned” headcount changed how recruiting partnered with the business,

[Reshare] Taking Recruiting Functions From Service Providers to Trusted Advisors with Adam Ward Aug 12, 2025 1789 What shifts when recruiting leaders show up as business leaders first?Adam Ward, Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent, joins Shannon to explore how recruiting teams can evolve from service providers to trusted advisors. With a background leading talent at Facebook, Qualcomm, and Pinterest through massive growth, Adam shows what stakeholder engagement looks like when done well.He outlines fo

[Reshare] The Art, Science, and Importance of Structured Interviewing with Heather Doshay Jul 29, 2025 2433 Hiring the right people can feel like a guessing game if your process isn’t structured.Heather Doshay, Partner & Head of Talent at SignalFire, joins Shannon to explore the impact of structured interviews on hiring outcomes. She explains how unstructured interviews often lead to bias and why creating a consistent, repeatable process is essential for building high-performing teams.Heather outlin

Announcing Ashby's Series D with Benji Encz, CEO @ Ashby Jul 22, 2025 1771 Ashby’s $50M Series D marks a shift in how the company is thinking about product, customers, and the future of recruiting.In this episode, CEO Benji Encz returns to share what led to Ashby’s latest milestone. He and Shannon talk about the strategic timing of the fundraise, the growing role of AI in recruiting, and how to balance tech with a human touch. They also unpack why quality of hire matters

[Reshare] Building Internal Mobility to Improve Hiring and Retention with Dr. Kalifa Oliver @ Ford Jul 15, 2025 2415 How does internal mobility impact employee experience?Dr. Kalifa Oliver, Global Director in Employee Experience (EX) Analytics Strategy at Ford, joins Shannon to discuss how internal mobility influences not just hiring efficiency but long-term culture building. With a background in neuropsychology and people experience at Ford, Dr. Kalifa brings valuable insights into the intersection of talent ac

[Reshare] Fixing Inbound Recruiting through Titles, Targeting, and Testing with Jim Miller @ Ashby Jul 1, 2025 2407 The belief that great candidates don’t apply online still runs deep, but it’s outdated.Jim Miller, VP of People and Talent at Ashby and former recruiting leader at Google and FullStory, sits down with Shannon to unpack what really makes a high-performing hiring strategy today. From his early days building sourcing teams to overseeing millions of inbound applications, Jim shares how experimentation

[Reshare] Building Trust with Hiring Managers with Sr. Technical Recruiter, Ex-Twilio, Maria Fernanda Jun 17, 2025 2175 The reason your best candidates aren’t getting hired is because your team isn’t aligned.Maria Fernanda, Senior Technical Recruiter, with past experience at Twilio and Brunel, joins Shannon to talk about the hidden costs of misalignment between recruiters and hiring managers. With experience leading global teams and building internal tools, Maria breaks down how trust and clarity change hiring outc

Building Stronger Talent Strategy Through Co-Design with Blair Bennett, SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo Jun 5, 2025 1950 Building talent programs that actually work requires co-creating with the business.Blair Bennett, SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo, joins Shannon to share how her team approaches large-scale recruiting strategy with intention and collaboration. She walks through the process of building a global interview framework, explains why involving stakeholders early creates better outcomes, and u

Future-Proofing Talent Teams for the Age of AI and Automation with Mike Joyner, Founding Partner at GBD Talent May 20, 2025 1895 What if your hiring process worked better because it trusted people more?Mike Joyner, Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent, sits down with Shannon on the first episode of Offer Accepted Live to discuss what recruiting looks like in an AI-powered, resource-tight environment. With experience building teams at Apple, Facebook, and Pinterest, Mike brings a real-world view on how talent teams ne

Simplifying Recruiting Metrics to Improve Team Performance with Bryan Power, CPO at Nextdoor May 6, 2025 1841 What if your recruiting framework actually helped you close more offers?Bryan Power, Chief People Officer at Nextdoor, joins Shannon to unpack the practical strategy behind their AAA approach to recruiting. With over 20 years of experience leading teams at companies like Yahoo and Block, Bryan brings a clear, structured lens to the chaos of hiring.He outlines the AAA framework on how attraction, a

Securing Talent's Voice in Headcount Strategy with Mario Espindola, Senior Director of Talent and Operations at SignalFire Apr 22, 2025 2119 Can talent leaders establish themselves as essential players in headcount planning? Mario Espindola, Senior Director of Talent Operations at SignalFire, shares his insights with Shannon Ogborn on how talent acquisition can secure a seat at the decision-making table. They discuss how understanding business metrics and collaborating with finance can improve efficiency and drive better outcomes. To l

Redesigning Hiring Assessments to Improve Selection Accuracy with Hebba Youssef, CPO at Workweek Apr 8, 2025 2192 What if hiring projects could actually improve the candidate experience?Hebba Youssef, CPO at Workweek and Creator of I Hate It Here, is known for her sharp takes on modern HR, and this conversation is no exception. With Shannon, she discusses how thoughtful, well-structured projects can lead to better hiring outcomes, more equitable processes, and clearer expectations for both candidates and hiri

Building Lasting Trust in Your First 100 Days as a TA Leader Mar 25, 2025 1704 What should a newly-hired talent leader focus on in their first 100 days?Jeff Winter, VP of Talent Acquisition at Grammarly, has spent decades helping companies scale. As the first recruiter at Chime, he helped grow the team from 100 to 1,500 employees—experience that shaped his approach to stepping into leadership roles with impact.In this conversation with Shannon, Jeff shares how new TA leaders

Cohort Hiring to Reduce Time to Fill with Anna Hall, Lead GTM Recruiter at Ashby Mar 11, 2025 1628 What if you could hire faster and make better hiring decisions?Anna Hall, Lead GTM Recruiter at Ashby, has spent over a decade in talent acquisition, refining data-driven hiring strategies that help teams scale efficiently. At Ashby, she’s built a structured approach that enables hiring managers to make faster, more confident decisions—without sacrificing candidate experience.In this conversation

Upskilling with AI in TA with Jan Tegze, Director of TA and Author Feb 25, 2025 2094 How is AI reshaping recruiting, and where does the human element fit in?Jan Tegze, Director of Talent Acquisition and a multi-time published author, shares his insights on the evolving world of talent acquisition in the age of AI. With over 20 years of experience, Jan shares how AI tools boost recruiting efficiency while preserving the human touch essential for long-term success.In this conversati

Crafting an Authentic EVP That Attracts and Retains, Cara Brennan Allamano, Co-founder @ PeopleTech Partners Feb 11, 2025 2109 A strong EVP is the cornerstone of hiring success and retention.In this episode, Cara Brennan Allamano, Co-founder of PeopleTech Partners, shares how to craft an EVP that not only attracts the right talent but also aligns your team around a shared vision. She shares a data-driven approach—asking employees why they joined, why they stay, and what keeps them motivated—to build an EVP that reflects y

Reframing Thoughtful Rejections with Selcan Sengul, Senior Director of Talent and People Operations @ Taxfix Jan 28, 2025 1937 Every touchpoint with a candidate, even a rejection, is an opportunity to foster engagement and connection.In this conversation with Shannon, Selcan Sengul, Senior Director of Talent & People Operations at Taxfix, shares how her team revamped their approach to candidate communication. She talks about human-centered recruiting, from personalized rejection templates to aligning with DEI goals. Y

Balancing Data and Humanity in Hiring with José Benitez Cong, CPO at Humane Jan 14, 2025 2283 How do you balance data-driven recruiting with a deeply human approach to hiring?José Benitez Cong, CPO at Humane, shares his perspective on balancing the art and science of recruiting, showcasing how the right mix of data, AI, and personal connection can transform hiring into a long-term strategic advantage.In this conversation with Shannon, José discusses moving beyond transactional recruiting t

Increasing Internal Transparency/Accountability Leads to Recruiting Team Success with Leah Knobler, VP of People @ Help Scout [Reshare] Dec 31, 2024 1853 How can transparency in hiring transform your talent acquisition strategy and build trust across your organization?Leah Knobler, VP of People at Help Scout, joins host Shannon Ogborn to share how her team reimagined recruiting through hiring summaries. It’s an approach that breaks down how decisions are made, celebrates wins, and uncovers areas for growth.Leah discusses how intentional practices h

Safeguarding Interviews from ChatGPT Misuse with Aline Lerner @ interviewing.io and Michael Mroczka [Reshare] Dec 17, 2024 2668 How can recruiters keep up in an AI-driven hiring world where technical interviews face challenges like cheating using ChatGPT?Aline Lerner, Founder & CEO of interviewing.io, and Michael Mroczka, Software Engineer and Dedicated Coaching Interviewer, explore the evolving world of recruiting and the surprising implications of AI tools like ChatGPT on technical hiring.In this conversation with Sh

Rehumanizing Recruiting with Mike Peditto, Director of Talent @ Teal Dec 3, 2024 2002 How can recruiters make hiring feel seamless and human—especially when resources are stretched thin?Mike Peditto, Director of Talent at Teal, discusses rehumanizing recruiting by putting candidates first—even in a resource-strapped hiring landscape. In this conversation with Shannon, Mike explains why providing interview questions upfront is a game-changer for candidate experience, creating trust,

Screen In vs Screen Out Recruiting with Nate Wylie, Recruitment Leader, Formerly @ Lyft Nov 19, 2024 2248 How do you align hiring expectations in a competitive market? Nate Wylie, Recruitment Leader formerly at Lyft, shares his insights on how to balance pursuing A+ candidates while maintaining practical recruiting strategies. In his conversation with Shanon, Nate emphasizes the importance of screening candidates in rather than out. This means focusing on the value they bring instead of finding reason

How Proactive Talent Pools Keep Hiring on Track with Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition & Mobility @ HubSpot Nov 5, 2024 2086 How can you maintain hiring momentum when demand fluctuates?Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition and Mobility at HubSpot, shares her approach to building proactive talent pools that keep hiring agile and responsive.In her conversation with Shannon, Becky explains how creating “talent-ready” pools enables her team to reduce time-to-fill for high-demand roles, even when immediate openings aren

Hiring with Intention with Henry Ward, CEO and Co-founder of Carta Oct 22, 2024 1806 Craft a hiring strategy that prioritizes fit over sheer talent.Henry Ward, CEO and Co-Founder of Carta, shares his unconventional approach to hiring that challenges traditional recruitment methods.In his conversation with Shannon, he explains how Carta narrows their talent search by focusing on specific skills and passions, ensuring a better fit for both the role and company culture. He also dives

Fueling Recruiter Potential Through Enablement with Stephanie Baysinger, Recruiting + Enablement @ Anthropic Oct 8, 2024 2468 How can recruiting enablement transform your talent acquisition strategy?Stephanie Baysinger, Recruiting + Enablement leader at Anthropic, joins host Shannon Ogborn to discuss how recruiting enablement is vital in creating efficient and impactful talent acquisition teams. Stephanie shares her insights on streamlining processes, fostering team growth, and maintaining the human touch in a tech-drive

Breaking the Traditional Model of Startup Hiring with Abhik Pramanik, Co-Founder & VP of Engineering @ Ashby Sep 24, 2024 1962 How do you build a successful hiring process that goes beyond simply filling roles?Abhik Pramanik, Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at Ashby, shares his experience in shaping a recruiting approach that prioritizes quality over volume, ensuring that each hire is a perfect match for the team.In his conversation with Shannon, Abhik shares how they moved away from traditional hiring practices. One exa

Building Capacity Models with JT Haskell, Talent Leader @ Formerly: Reddit, Kraken, & Zapier Sep 10, 2024 1669 Forecasting and capacity planning are cornerstones of making recruiting a true strategic partner within any business. JT Haskell, a talent acquisition veteran with over 15 years of experience at high-growth tech startups like AirWatch, PinDrop, Zapier, Kraken, and Reddit, joins to share his insights. You’ll learn how forecasting and capacity planning help effectively scale a recruiting system that

Committing to Interview Excellence Through Internal Training with Lyndsey French, Director of TA @ 1Password Sep 2, 2024 1915 How do you create a world-class candidate experience?Lyndsey French, Director of Talent Acquisition at 1Password, shares her evolution in the tech industry, her leadership experience, and how she helped create a new hiring process to support the impressive growth —from 300 to 1,200 employees at 1Password.Achieving this growth wasn't easy. In her conversation with host, Shannon Ogborn, she’ll

Professional Development for Recruiting Teams with NaKeisha Martinez, Human Resources Business Consultant @ The HR Trail Jun 25, 2024 1564 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes NaKeisha Martinez, a seasoned talent acquisition expert with 18 years of experience and former Head of Talent at Branch. NaKeisha shares her journey and the importance of professional development in the TA space. She emphasizes the role of managers in fostering growth and success within their teams, advocating for a strong focus on in

PTO Peace of Mind and more Insights from a Seasoned Recruitment Leader with Melissa Grabiner, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager @ OneDigital Jun 11, 2024 2036 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn interviews Melissa Grabiner of OneDigital. Melissa shares insights from her extensive career in HR and talent acquisition, focusing on her experiences as a talent leader in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. She walks through her management philosophy, which includes a commitment to work-life balance and mental health, ensuring her tea

Safeguarding Interviews from ChatGPT Misuse with Aline Lerner, CEO @ interviewing.io + Michael Mroczka, Software Engineer (ex-Google) May 28, 2024 2712 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Aline Lerner, CEO of interviewing.io, and Michael Mroczka, a Software Engineer and Dedicated Coaching Interviewer. They dive into the evolving landscape of technical interviews where Aline shares insights from her nine years at interviewing.io, emphasizing the platform's mission to democratize hiring by valuing skills over resume

Taking your Sourcing Strategy Outside the "Office" with Kristi Kennebrew, Talent Attraction @ Get Me Hired Kristi May 14, 2024 1811 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Kristi Kennebrew, a passionate advocate for job seekers from underrepresented groups in the tech industry. Kristi shares her approach to recruitment, emphasizing the importance of representing and actively reaching out to underrepresented communities. She discusses the sourcing limitations of traditional online platforms like LinkedIn

Embracing International Influences in Your Hiring Strategy with Jeremy Lyons, Co-founder @ RecOps Collective Apr 30, 2024 2501 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn speaks with Jeremy Lyons of RecOps Collective about the subtleties of recruiting operations. They discuss the critical role of cultural acknowledgement in recruitment processes and the challenges of creating effective strategies that respect diverse cultural values. Jeremy brings to light the challenges recruiters face in designing processes t

Building Trust with Hiring Managers with Maria Fernanda, Recruiting Manager @ Brunel Apr 17, 2024 2281 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn welcomes Maria Fernanda, currently at Brunel. With a decade in tech recruitment, Maria, shares insights from her journey, including underscoring the evolving recruitment landscape and the significance of recruiter-hiring manager relationships. She emphasizes building trust and understanding market dynamics for effective talent acquisition.The conve

Managing Objections to DEI Initiatives with Ashley King, Founder & Chief Instructor @ DEI Labs Apr 2, 2024 1861 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn meets with Ashley King, Founder and Chief Instructor at DEI Labs. Ashley shares insights into how DEI Labs creates a safe space for HR professionals, focusing on ethical, legal, and compliant recruiting practices. Their conversation explores the importance of systemic change in DEI efforts, beyond mere checkboxes.Ashley discusses the common ch

Unlocking Recruiting Team Productivity with Anthony Holloway, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition @ Woebot Health Mar 19, 2024 3229 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn dives into the world of talent acquisition with Anthony Holloway, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Woebot Health. They discuss the evolving landscape of hiring and the strategies that make Woebot Health stand out in hiring best practices, and this includes recruiting team productivity. Anthony shares his insights on the importance of culture

Reimagining Recruiting as a Team Sport with Deb Caulet, Founder @ Aligned Collective Mar 5, 2024 1715 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Deb Caulet, founder of Aligned collective and the visionary behind the Decentralized Autonomous Hiring framework. They explore the innovative approaches to recruitment and talent management in today's dynamic work environment. They delve into Deb's journey from her early career at Blinkist to embracing entrepreneurship, hig

Talent Sourcing as a Research Function with Liz Smith, Talent @ Ashby Feb 20, 2024 1554 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Ashby's own Liz Smith to explore innovative sourcing concepts. Liz shares insights from her experience, emphasizing the importance of tailored hiring approaches that align with the specific needs of roles and industries. She highlights the use of market mapping and leveraging cross-disciplinary insights as her keys to succe

The Future of Talent: Embracing Fractional Recruiting with Natalie Stones, Founder @ Talent Refinery Feb 6, 2024 1974 In an enlightening episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Natalie Stones to discuss the rapidly transforming talent acquisition landscape. Natalie emphasizes the growing relevance of fractional work and its impact on creating a strategic recruitment function. She underscores the need for agility and innovation in talent strategies, setting the stage for an insightful convers

Internal Mobility's Positive Impact on Employee Experience Jan 23, 2024 2440 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Dr. Kalifa Oliver, Director, Employee Experience Analytics Strategy at Ford. Kalifa brings her expertise in psychology and human resources to the table, discussing the importance of recognizing candidates as human beings throughout the hiring process. She emphasizes the continuum of employee experience, starting from the application p

Compensation Tactics to Empower Talent Team Performance with Virgile Raingeard, CEO @ Figures Jan 10, 2024 3272 In an engaging episode of Offer Accepted, Virgile Raingeard, an authority in the Compensation space, sheds light on the crucial topics of compensation transparency and strategy. Virgile challenges the traditional view that compensation shouldn't be a primary concern for candidates, emphasizing that it's actually a top priority for most job seekers. This discussion is an eye-opener, highl

Boosting Offer Acceptance Rates with Active Listening Strategies with Reggie Williams @ Bain Capital Ventures Dec 12, 2023 2734 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Reggie Williams, Head of Tech Talent at Bain Capital Ventures, to explore the nuanced world of recruiting. Reggie and Shannon delve into the ever-evolving landscape, emphasizing the need to adapt to market shifts and craft winning candidate engagement strategies that truly make an impact.The conversation unfolds to reveal the delicat

Maximizing Recruiting Outcomes with Marginal Gains with Luke Eaton, Head of TAOps @ Welltech Nov 28, 2023 2549 In this episode of Offer Accepted, we delve into the world of marginal gains in recruitment with Luke Eaton of Welltech, a health and wellness software company. Luke shares insights on the intricacies of building talent acquisition functions from scratch, particularly in challenging environments.He emphasizes the unique challenges that come with scaling talent acquisition in rapidly growing compan

Candidate Experience as a Catalyst for Recruiting Success with Willem Wijnans, EMEA Lead @ Ashby Nov 14, 2023 2656 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Willem Wijnans, Ashby’s EMEA Sales Lead. Willem, a veteran in scaling companies and recruiting functions, shares his journey and insights into the world of talent acquisition.Willem discusses his transition from sourcing to structured hiring, emphasizing the importance of tooling and operations. He shares his passion for candidate ex

How To Best Use (and Scale!) Recruiting Personnel and Tools with Marty Hauck, Founder of The People People Group Oct 31, 2023 2891 In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Marty Hauck, Founder of The People People Group. They start with the nitty-gritty of recruiting, discussing the importance of choosing the right tools and systems for your team. Marty emphasizes the need for autonomy and creativity in the process, advocating for a balance between individualized workflows and centralized tools.Th

A Recruiting Kickoff Process for a High-Performing Top of Funnel with Natan Fisher, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SingleSprout Oct 17, 2023 2377 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Natan Fisher, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SingleSprout, shares his unique perspective on the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of understanding what a job is not and what failure looks like in a role. He believes that mismanaged expectations often lead to employee turnover, and that success should be clearly defined in terms of Key Performance Indicators (K

Establishing an Authentic Personal Brand as A Recruiting Professional with Jermaine Murray, Founder of JupiterHR Oct 3, 2023 871 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Jermaine Murray, the Founder of JupiterHR, returns to discuss establishing an authentic personal brand with host Shannon Ogborn. Known as “the Jobfather," Jermaine's mission is to increase the representation of black talent within the tech industry. JupiterHR offers a wide range of services, from career coaching and recruitment to HR advisory consultati

The Compelling Business Case for Implementing Second Chance Hiring Sep 19, 2023 2618 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Lyndsey Anderson, Head of Talent Acquisition at Literati, and AJ Price. The conversation revolves around the power of second chances in the hiring process.Lindsey and AJ share their experiences with hiring individuals from marginalized groups, highlighting the benefits of this approach. They note that these employees often exhibit higher rete

The Art, Science, and Importance of Structured Interviewing with Heather Doshay, Partner at SignalFire Sep 5, 2023 3114 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Heather Doshay, a Partner at SignalFire. The conversation dives deep into the world of talent acquisition and management, focusing on the importance of structured interviews.Heather shares insightful research, revealing that candidates with a structured interview were 35% happier — even when rejected. She goes on to share How structu

Attracting Amazing Candidates Through Unlocking External Transparency with Adam Horne, the Co-Founder of Open Org Aug 22, 2023 2265 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Adam Horne, the Co-Founder of Open Org. They start with the importance of both internal and external transparency in the workplace and how it builds employee trust and loyalty.Adam emphasizes the power of vulnerability and openness, even when a company isn't perfect. He encourages leaders to embrace their flaws, control the narrative, an

Where Increasing Internal Transparency and Accountability Can Lead to Recruiting Team Success with Leah Knobler, VP of People at Help Scout Aug 8, 2023 1939 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Leah Knobler, VP of People at Help Scout, shares her insights on the hiring process. She discusses the importance of continuous improvement in recruiting teams, drawing parallels with sales and marketing, where constant evaluation and refinement are the norms. Leah emphasizes the need for transparency and learning from successes and failures in the hiring process

Harnessing the Power of External Partnerships to Increase Talent Pools with Jermaine Murray, Founder of Jupiter HR Jul 25, 2023 1790 In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Jermaine Murray, the Jobfather and founder of Jupiter HR. Murray's firm is a powerhouse in the HR world, offering career coaching, recruitment services, and HR advisory consultation. The mission? To boost the representation of black talent within the tech industry.On the note of increasing diversity in your recruiting pipelines,

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