The recruiting game is shifting—and not everyone’s ready. In a no-BS conversation from the Recruiting Innovation Summit, Carmen Hudson joins William Tincup and Ryan Leary to break down what’s working, what’s outdated, and why being a recruiter in 2025 ain’t for the faint of heart. From AI’s role in hiring to the generational crash course happening in interview rooms, this episode is stacked with truth bombs and strategy.
In this episode we talk about the Recruiting Innovation Summit, Carmen Hudson’s new recruiting leadership role, technology in recruiting, generational differences in interviewing, and how AI is changing the future of work. Whether you’re a talent acquisition pro or just trying to keep your head above the HR tech wave, this one’s a must-listen.
Key Takeaways:
➡ Carmen Hudson is fired up about her new mission in recruiting innovation
➡ Tech isn’t optional anymore—recruiters need to adapt or get out
➡ Business fluency isn’t a bonus—it’s a baseline for talent advisors
➡ Gen Z and Boomers interview very differently, and it’s breaking processes
➡ Some recruiters are stuck in 2005—and it’s showing
➡ AI might streamline recruiting, but don’t expect it to save every job
➡ Candidate experience is finally being treated like a priority, not a buzzword
➡ Efficiency + effectiveness = the new recruiter currency
➡ Vendors are not the enemy—they’re strategic players in the ecosystem
➡ The future of recruiting demands more skills, less ego
Timestamps:
00:00 – Who is Carmen Hudson?
02:55 – Carmen Hudson’s New Role and Insights
05:55 – The Impact of Technology on Recruiting
08:59 – Recruiters Adapting to Change
11:58 – Generational Differences in Interviewing
14:53 – Reflections on the Conference and Future of Recruiting
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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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Carmen Hudson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenhudson/
Podcast: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/the-recruiting-book-club
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Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/
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