Ever been to an event where you leave smarter and with better memes? That’s SourceCon and the Recruiting Innovation Summit rolled into one chaotic, inspiring, laugh-out-loud ride. From side-eyes in the audience to post-panel epiphanies, we’re unpacking what it really means to stay sharp in recruiting—and why “fighting for your right” might just be your best career strategy.
In this episode we talk about SourceCon, Recruiting Innovation Summit, interviewing techniques, generational differences, networking wins, and professional development fails. We dig into how humor plays a role in serious recruiting conversations and what you really gain from attending industry events.
Key Takeaways:
➡ Humor isn’t optional—it's survival fuel in the recruiting world
➡ Your next big opportunity? Probably hiding in a hallway convo
➡ Staying relevant isn’t a buzzword—it’s your career oxygen
➡ Interviewing styles are changing, especially across generations
➡ The best sessions give you “WTF” moments and take-home resources
➡ Colleague text threads: the unfiltered pulse of industry reality
➡ Expect revelations, not just swag, from top events
➡ Interviewers need to meet candidates where they are
➡ Collaboration > Competition—every time
➡ Generational gaps are real and show up fast in interviews
➡ Humor is the ultimate connector in a professional setting
Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction and Initial Banter
02:49 — The SourceCon Experience
05:59 — Favorite Sessions and Advice from Experts
08:58 — Interviewing Techniques and Generational Differences
11:48 — Expectations from the Recruiting Innovation Summit
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This limited series was recorded live at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit from the Chatterworks booth on the expo floor. We sat down with 20 Recruiting and TA leaders from around the world to hear what today’s best recruiters are doing to stay sharp, stay relevant, and stay ahead. Powered by Chatterworks, the platform that helps recruiters transform the way they connect with top talent.
Learn more about Chatterworks here: https://chatterworks.com/
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Jim Stroud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstroud/
Website: https://www.ere.net/
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