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.
#9 - Sean Page, Desirée Aguirre, Beth Wolfe, Stephanie Kara Jordan: LIVE from RecFest 2025 Day 2
Is This Still A Good Time?
47 minutes
2 months ago
#9 - Sean Page, Desirée Aguirre, Beth Wolfe, Stephanie Kara Jordan: LIVE from RecFest 2025 Day 2
Recorded live on Day 2 at RecFest 2025, this episode keeps the energy rolling with another round of rapid-fire conversations from the Purple Acorn livestream — mixing laughter, lessons, and the real-life chaos of recruiting. Mike Peditto sits down with four new voices to explore everything from AI tools and hiring horror stories to burnout, resilience, and why community is the recruiter’s true secret weapon.
Sean Page (TA Manager, Propel)
Shares how a startup mindset shapes his approach to “quality of hire,” why the best AI partners understand the hiring ecosystem, and a cautionary tale about a hiring manager’s lowball offer that backfired spectacularly.
Desirée Aguirre (Senior Recruiter, Hims & Hers)
Reflects on RecFest’s “carnival meets conference” vibe, a nightmare scenario involving visa sponsorship gone wrong, and how intentional team rituals and celebrating small wins keep recruiters grounded and connected amid the chaos.
Beth Wolfe (Senior Director of Recruiting, Daxko)
Finds inspiration in Johnny Campbell’s talk on agentic AI, then shares her own fresh recruiting nightmare involving a rogue hiring manager and an unapproved offer — a reminder that even seasoned recruiters aren’t immune to surprises.
Stephanie Kara Jordan (Senior Recruiter, The Washington Post)
Closes out Day 2 with a deeply human story — filling a role after a team member’s passing — and her mission to bring empathy and transparency to recruiting. She discusses neurodiversity, AI ethics, and why real connection still matters most.
Four unfiltered snapshots from RecFest Day 2 — proof that even under the blazing Nashville sun, recruiters show up, share stories, and remind each other why this profession still matters.
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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.
