Tools for Pre-Interview Candidate Training

Join CXR's Chris Hoyt (he/him) and Gerry Crispin as they connect with Johnny Campbell, CEO & Co-Founder of SocialTalent, for a lively discussion on new tools around training the candidate before their interview and the motivation behind them.

Tools for Pre-Interview Candidate Training

Join CXR's Chris Hoyt (he/him) and Gerry Crispin as they connect with Johnny Campbell, CEO & Co-Founder of SocialTalent, for a lively discussion on new tools around training the candidate before their interview and the motivation behind them.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, to explore the future of hiring and recruitment. Johnny shares how his company is rethinking hiring practices by empowering both recruiters and candidates with cutting-edge tools and strategies. From the importance of equitable interview preparation to leveraging AI for scalable, personalized candidate experiences, this conversation dives into the transformative potential of technology in recruitment.

We also discuss how companies can create more meaningful interactions with candidates, even at scale, and why the balance between automation and human touch is crucial for high-quality hiring. Whether you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or HR leader, you’ll leave with actionable insights on enhancing candidate experience and staying ahead in an AI-driven world.

Episode Highlights:

[3:00] – Johnny Campbell’s journey from recruiter to educator and founder of SocialTalent.
[6:45] – A lightbulb moment: How an internal hiring experience sparked a new approach to candidate training.
[10:25] – Why equitable interview preparation benefits both internal and external candidates.
[14:50] – Addressing the AI-influenced surge in applications and its impact on screening processes.
[18:10] – Creative ways companies like Siemens and Accenture are enhancing candidate experience through training.
[27:15] – Balancing automation and personalization for high-volume vs. professional hiring.
[35:40] – The future of AI in recruitment: Simulations, real-time feedback, and auditing hiring managers.
[48:20] – Why companies should focus on “quality of hiring” instead of just “quality of hire.”

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