Bob Pulver speaks with Jon Stross, President and Co-founder of Greenhouse, about his journey to entrepreneurship and the attributes critical to his success. They talk about the evolution of talent acquisition technology, the importance of structured interviewing, and the changing landscape of recruitment. Bob and Jon also discuss the significance of candidate experience, the role of AI in hiring processes, and the need for organizations to commit to improving their hiring maturity. Jon also introduces the Greenhouse Verified program, aimed at enhancing candidate communication and experience, and shares insights on how companies can leverage AI responsibly in their recruitment efforts.
Keywords
Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Technology, Greenhouse, Structured Interviewing, Hiring Maturity, Candidate Experience, AI in Recruitment, Talent Landscape, Greenhouse Verified, Candidate Communication
Takeaways
- Jon Stross has had a long career in software and internet products, always maintaining a learning mindset.
- Greenhouse is a hiring software platform that manages the entire recruitment process.
- Structured interviewing helps mitigate bias and drive fairness in hiring.
- Hiring maturity is crucial for organizations to improve their recruitment processes.
- The talent landscape is changing with remote work and flexible hiring options.
- Greenhouse Verified highlights companies that treat candidates well, giving candidates greater confidence in employers.
- AI can enhance recruitment processes but must be used responsibly.
- Candidate communication is essential for a positive hiring experience.
- Recruiters should focus on long-term relationships with candidates.
- Existing vendors can provide AI solutions to improve recruitment efficiency.
Sound Bites
- "How do you get great at hiring?"
- "We help people run a structured interviewing process."
- "We created an open API that made it really easy."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Greenhouse
03:12 The Evolution of Recruitment Technology
05:59 Structured Interviewing and Mitigating Bias
08:59 Hiring Maturity and Organizational Commitment
12:05 The Changing Talent Landscape
15:13 Greenhouse Verified: Enhancing Candidate Experience
17:46 AI in Recruitment: Opportunities and Challenges
21:09 The Importance of Candidate Communication
23:50 The Role of AI in Hiring Processes
27:14 The Future of Talent Acquisition
30:02 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Jon Stross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonstross
Greenhouse: https://www.greenhouse.com/
Talent Makers (Jon’s book): https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Makers-Organizations-Structured-Inclusive/dp/1119785278
For advisory work and marketing inquiries:
Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver
Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com
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