174: Being an Exceptional Recruiter — And Just an All-Around Decent Person — In 2025 ft. Nick Poloni

In this episode, Sam is joined by Nick Poloni, president of Cascadia Search Group, to discussing the evolution of recruitment practices. They cover everything from fundamental best practices in recruitment to the impact of AI on candidate experience and the necessity of maintaining a human touch. The takeaway? Balance is everything in when it comes to modern recruitment — combining the right use of tech with human interaction & genuine connection. 

Nick shares his journey from corporate America to the recruitment world, emphasizing the lessons learned along the way. One of his biggest nuggets of wisdom? The fact that your attitude as a recruiter can have a major impact on the candidate's experience of job-seeking, interviewing, and even rejection. How you navigate these experiences with them can be the thing that sets great recruiters apart from good ones.


Chapters:

00:00 - Modern Recruitment: Balancing Tech and Human Connection
02:33 - Nick Poloni's Path: Lessons Learned in Recruitment
09:34 - Understanding Cascadia Search: Their Unique Approach
11:33 - Human Connection vs. Automation: The Future of Recruiting
15:01 - The Downsides of Easy Apply: Inbound Recruiting Challenges
19:18 - Humanizing Recruitment: Practical Strategies
24:40 - Approaching Rejected Candidates: Building Positive Experiences
32:30 - Trust and Transparency: Essential Recruitment Practices
41:50 - Final Thoughts: Balancing Tech and Human Connection






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