Kuuntele Talent Insights

It’s been nearly 2.5 years since ChatGPT was released. Since then, our LinkedIn feeds have been littered with panic-porn telling us if we don’t use LLMs that make us sound like robots, we’ll be left behind.   Whelp. They were half right. Wrong use, but perhaps the correct end result.   We are–slowly but surely–starting to see the real effects of AI in hiring. Both for the recruiting function, and everyone’s careers.   Jeff Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirewelljeff/] and James Hornick [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshornick/] call out why “prompt engineering” won’t save your job—but knowing what you’re doing might—in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 110, “How AI Will Make Or Break Recruiting”

The 2025 job market has everyone scratching their heads. One minute, we’re seeing strong job numbers. The next? Layoffs. Some companies are scaling fast, others are stuck in hiring freezes. It’s a mixed bag—and it's creating uncertainty across the board.  In this episode, Ryan & Emily break it all down: 🔹 The rise of temp-to-perm and extended interview processes 🔹 How hesitation is impacting hiring 🔹Advice for both employers and candidates navigating the confusion “The market isn’t broken—it’s just cautious.” That nuance is key. And how you respond to it—whether you're hiring or job searching—makes all the difference.

Rolodex.   But that’s exactly what legacy firms want you to think.   They sell prestige. They sell access. They sell fear. And some companies buy it—because no one wants to screw up a high-profile hire.   Here’s the truth: access is the easy part. Executives respond more than anyone. The real challenge? Fit. Immersion. Results after the hire. And most firms skip that part entirely.   Jeff Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirewelljeff/] and James Hornick [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshornick/] rip the curtain off the smoke-and-mirrors world of exec search—and explain why most firms are failing their clients (badly) in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 109, “What Everyone Gets Wrong About Executive Search.”

In this episode of The Balancing Act, host Sarah Sheridan chats with Margot Nash, co-founder and CEO of MindMetrix. Margot opens up about her unconventional career path—from selling makeup at Estée Lauder to leading product teams at tech startups, and ultimately launching her own company in the mental health space. She shares the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with raising two young kids, the surprising lessons she’s learned as a first-time CEO, and how she and her husband manage the daily juggle of work, family, and self-care. If you’ve ever thought about leaving corporate to start your own venture or just need some real talk on balancing ambition with parenthood, this episode is for you!

In this episode of Beyond the Offer, hosts Rosanna Snediker and Bill Gates welcome Katie Stapor, VP and Director of Talent at FCB Chicago. Katie shares her journey at FCB, where she started in 2011 and earned seven promotions. She reflects on her unexpected path into HR, the power of relationships, and the ever-evolving workplace. The conversation covers adapting to business demands, innovative internship recruitment, transitioning from recruiting to HR, and the value of in-person training and mentorship. Katie also offers career advice for new graduates and insights into the shifting job market.