Unmuted Podcast | Episode #41
Topic: The Wild Side of Hiring: A Recruiter’s Untold Stories
Guest: Marshall Berenbaum
Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp
Recruiting might seem like a straightforward process—find great candidates, match them with great opportunities, and call it a day. But behind the scenes? It’s an unpredictable rollercoaster filled with unexpected twists, legal gray areas, and moments that will leave you speechless.
In this episode of Unmuted, podcast host, Jeff Waldman, sits down with Marshall Berenbaum to dive into some of the wildest stories from his recruiting career. From candidates who turned out to be completely different people to clients making eyebrow-raising requests, we explore what really goes on behind closed doors in the hiring world.
We discuss:
🔹 The most bizarre and challenging hiring situations Marshall has faced
🔹 A client’s secretive hiring request—and what it meant for trust in the industry
🔹 How an introverted candidate surprised everyone and became a top performer
🔹 Navigating tricky situations when clients and candidates make a recruiter’s job nearly impossible
If you think you’ve seen it all in hiring, think again. Tune in for an inside look at the untold stories of recruiting—because sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.
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About Marshall Berenbaum
Marshall Berenbaum is a forward-thinking Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant who brings expertise in successfully integrating AI into his sourcing and recruiting processes. He brings a strong focus on the engineering and technology sectors and a proven track record of advancing careers and connecting top talent with new opportunities. His innovative approach and adaptability to emerging technologies underscore his commitment to solving conventional problems with fresh, AI-driven solutions.
Marshall's career is distinguished by his dedication to leveraging the latest advancements to enhance recruitment strategies and outcomes. His ability to embrace and implement new technologies reflects his belief in the power of technology to transform traditional practices and drive success.
Beyond his professional achievements, Marshall is a proud father of three who inspire him to continually push boundaries and strive for excellence in and out of the workplace.
Connect with Marshall on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallberenbaum/.
About ScaleHR:
The Unmuted Podcast is powered by ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/), a rapidly growing company supporting emerging HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech startups and SMBs with brand awareness and lead generation.
Our proprietary solution, Catalyst, blends content strategy, influencer marketing, and omnichannel distribution to help brands cut through the noise.
📩 Connect with ScaleHR: https://www.goscalehr.com/
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