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February 25, 2025 25 mins

Today’s Talent All-Star was recently on the other side of the talent acquisition table, and he came away from that experience with some shocking insights.

Jay Olson, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, had spent years perfecting the art of hiring. But recently, his time as a candidate gave him an entirely new perspective. Which led him to rethink his entire strategy as he settles into his new role.

Jay also shares:

  • How over-reliance on automation can damage candidate experience
  • How to build alliances when joining a new company
  • How to cultivate both internal and external professional relationships

 

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