Is This Still A Good Time? is the podcast where recruiters finally ask themselves the same question they’ve asked candidates thousands of times: is this still a good time? Hosted by Mike Peditto, each episode digs into the messy, funny, and all-too-real world of recruiting today. From building trust with skeptical hiring managers to surviving counter-offers, recruiter burnout, and the flood of AI tools reshaping the industry, Mike and his guests share candid stories, practical advice, and the occasional recruiting nightmare.
Whether you’re a veteran talent pro or just starting out, you’ll find honest conversations about what’s broken in hiring, what actually works, and how community keeps us all going when the job gets tough.
Mike Peditto is a seasoned recruiter, writer, and creator whose unfiltered insights have made him a trusted voice in the talent acquisition space. Known for his engaging newsletter and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on LinkedIn, he blends humor with hard-earned experience from years in both corporate and agency recruiting. Mike’s passion lies in building community among recruiters and giving job seekers a transparent look behind the curtain of the hiring process.
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Is This Still A Good Time? is the podcast where recruiters finally ask themselves the same question they’ve asked candidates thousands of times: is this still a good time? Hosted by Mike Peditto, each episode digs into the messy, funny, and all-too-real world of recruiting today. From building trust with skeptical hiring managers to surviving counter-offers, recruiter burnout, and the flood of AI tools reshaping the industry, Mike and his guests share candid stories, practical advice, and the occasional recruiting nightmare.
Whether you’re a veteran talent pro or just starting out, you’ll find honest conversations about what’s broken in hiring, what actually works, and how community keeps us all going when the job gets tough.
Mike Peditto is a seasoned recruiter, writer, and creator whose unfiltered insights have made him a trusted voice in the talent acquisition space. Known for his engaging newsletter and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on LinkedIn, he blends humor with hard-earned experience from years in both corporate and agency recruiting. Mike’s passion lies in building community among recruiters and giving job seekers a transparent look behind the curtain of the hiring process.
#3 - Jamie Leonard: Why RecFest Feels More Like Burning Man Than a Recruiting Conference
Is This Still A Good Time?
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3 months ago
#3 - Jamie Leonard: Why RecFest Feels More Like Burning Man Than a Recruiting Conference
What if a recruiting conference felt less like a business meeting and more like a music festival? That’s the idea behind RecFest, the world’s largest talent acquisition event — and today, its founder Jamie Leonard joins the show.
Jamie shares the story of how RecFest grew from an experiment in the UK into a global phenomenon, including its expansion into Nashville. He explains why the festival-style approach works, how it breaks down barriers between recruiters, and why real human connection is the core of the experience.
We dig into:
Why recruiters often feel isolated and misunderstood in today’s market
How RecFest builds community and gives TA pros a “big virtual hug”
The green lanyard initiative that gives free tickets to job seekers
The ongoing “AI arms race” between recruiters and candidates
Wild recruiting advice (like mailing résumés on thick paper!) and nightmare candidate stories
What attendees can expect at RecFest Nashville this October, from speakers like Melissa Thompson (Ford) and Rachel Alan (7-Eleven) to parties, activations, and unexpected connections
This episode is packed with stories — from recruiters behaving badly on LinkedIn to Jamie’s personal “recruiting nightmare” of being confronted by a rejected candidate outside his office.
If you’re a recruiter looking for connection, inspiration, and maybe a little fun, this conversation will convince you that RecFest is worth the trip.
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Is This Still A Good Time?
Is This Still A Good Time? is the podcast where recruiters finally ask themselves the same question they’ve asked candidates thousands of times: is this still a good time? Hosted by Mike Peditto, each episode digs into the messy, funny, and all-too-real world of recruiting today. From building trust with skeptical hiring managers to surviving counter-offers, recruiter burnout, and the flood of AI tools reshaping the industry, Mike and his guests share candid stories, practical advice, and the occasional recruiting nightmare.
Whether you’re a veteran talent pro or just starting out, you’ll find honest conversations about what’s broken in hiring, what actually works, and how community keeps us all going when the job gets tough.
Mike Peditto is a seasoned recruiter, writer, and creator whose unfiltered insights have made him a trusted voice in the talent acquisition space. Known for his engaging newsletter and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on LinkedIn, he blends humor with hard-earned experience from years in both corporate and agency recruiting. Mike’s passion lies in building community among recruiters and giving job seekers a transparent look behind the curtain of the hiring process.
