School of Hiring

Send us Fan Mail Most hiring failures do not start in the interview. They start much earlier, when the role is poorly defined, success is unclear, candidates are not given the right context, and managers inherit a process that was never built to set anyone up to succeed. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Herd, former employment lawyer, HR executive at McKinsey and Yum Brands, and author of T...

Send us Fan Mail Should AI be in the room? Not "can it take notes" — but what actually happens when an AI system is listening to your leadership meetings, hiring interviews, and performance check-ins? When is that powerful? When is it a risk? And what guardrails do you need before you invite it in? My guest is Artem Koren, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Sembly AI, a meeting inte...

Send us Fan Mail Is the resume dead? Should the job interview be? In this episode, Konstanty Sliwowski sits down with James Terry, Head of US Revenue at Indeed Flex, to dismantle two of recruiting's most sacred tools — the CV and the interview — and ask a simple question: do they actually work? The data says not nearly as well as we think. Hiring managers spend an average of 6 seconds reading...

Send us Fan Mail Hung Lee is the founder and editor of Recruiting Brainfood, and one of the sharpest observers of how hiring actually works. Two years ago, Hung joined me to talk about the future of recruitment and what AI might do to talent acquisition. This time, we are past predictions. AI is in the workflow, shaping sourcing, screening, and candidate experience. The focus now is what is workin...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone’s rushing to “AI-ify” their hiring process. But if you’re just automating broken decisions, you’re not solving the problem. You’re scaling it. In this episode of School of Hiring , I’m joined by Andreea Lungulescu — formerly global TA leader at Zalando, Wayfair, thermondo and the mind behind Talent Crunch , one of the few places where people in talent say what they actual...

Send us Fan Mail Hiring isn’t about filling roles. It’s about solving problems. In this episode, Gwen Gayhart—psychotherapist turned Fortune 500 recruiting leader—joins Konstanty to rethink interviews as collaborative working sessions, not performances. Together, they dismantle outdated hiring norms and reveal how to turn interviews into real conversations rooted in trust, clarity, and co-creation...

Send us Fan Mail Most founders make the same million-dollar mistake when building teams. They think it’s about hiring “the best.” Peter Sorgenfrei ( LinkedIn ) disagrees — and he would know. He’s built six companies across three continents, hired hundreds of people, and seen how elite talent can kill a company when the chemistry is wrong. Here’s what we unpack in this week’s episode of the School...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us treat negotiation as a final hurdle. A back-and-forth after the offer’s made. That’s a mistake. Hiring doesn’t end with an offer. And negotiation doesn’t start with one. In this episode of the School of Hiring podcast, Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by expert negotiator Stephen Hartley-Brewer to unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of talent acquisition: the role...

Send us Fan Mail What determines whether a senior hire becomes a high-impact leader or a costly misstep? In this episode, we explore the critical period of executive transitions—the first 365 days when newly appointed leaders are expected to build relationships, deliver results, and shape strategy, often without a clear roadmap. Our guest, Navid Nazemian , is the author of the international bestse...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn’t about a title — it’s about influence, impact, and the ability to empower others. But for many talented leaders, especially women, climbing the leadership ladder comes with unique challenges: navigating bias, building executive presence, and leading without compromising authenticity. In this episode of The School of Hiring , Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Jill Av...

Send us Fan Mail Every company has a culture—whether you shape it or not. It can be intentional or accidental. It can fuel performance or quietly tear your business apart. And the difference between a thriving company and one stuck in survival mode? Often, it comes down to one thing: leadership. In this episode of The School of Hiring , I’m joined by Erik Pfannmöller , serial entrepreneur, former...

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders think they know how to make a good hire. They trust their instincts. They believe their experience helps them spot the right candidate. But what if that confidence is misplaced? What if they’re unknowingly repeating the same hiring mistakes—costing their companies millions? In this episode of The School of Hiring, I’m joined by Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba and hos...

Send us Fan Mail Hiring is not just about finding the right skills. It is about identifying who can truly deliver results when it matters most. In this episode of The School of Hiring , Konstanty Sliwowski sits down with Andrew Sridhar , a former Navy SEAL turned tech leader who has led high-stakes teams in combat, Wall Street, and AI-driven businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Andrew...

Send us Fan Mail Hiring is broken. The same outdated interview questions. The same awkward silences. The same hiring managers convinced they’re great interviewers—when in reality, they’re driving top talent away. In this episode of The School of Hiring , Konstanty Sliwowski sits down with Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates , co-founders of Expert Interviewers , who have built a following of nearly...

Send us Fan Mail How intentional are you when hiring your next employee? Are you relying on outdated practices or picking random questions from an AI-generated list?  Don’t worry—we’ve all been there. But what if you had a system? What if taking a more strategic approach to your hiring process could help you attract top talent, retain them longer, and avoid costly mistakes? This week, Konstanty Sl...

Send us Fan Mail Are we approaching hiring backward? In this thought-provoking episode of the School of Hiring podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Diane Hamilton to explore a radical new lens on hiring. Dr. Hamilton, a globally recognized thought leader, Forbes contributor, and creator of the Curiosity Code Index®, challenges the traditional focus on skills and behaviors in hiring. Instead,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The School of Hiring ! In this episode, Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Alex Domene, former CTO of LucaNet and current Board Member of G&H Banking Software. With his extensive experience in engineering leadership and product development, Alex offers a fascinating perspective on the evolving role of engineers in today’s tech-driven world. Together, Konstanty and Ale...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the School of Hiring, Dr. Mark Smith, founder of A Better Choice Hire and author of A Better Choice: The Manager’s Guide to Skills-First Hiring, joins Konstanty Sliwowski to discuss how outcome-focused and competency-based hiring can transform the way organizations identify top talent. Mark shares his innovative approach to reducing hiring risks, pinpointing lea...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Andrea Petrone, a seasoned advisor and coach to Fortune 500 leaders, high-growth companies, and transformative mid-sized firms. Andrea brings over two decades of global experience, having worked across seven countries and directly advised more than 250 C-suite leaders. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Shifting to a Legacy Mindset : Andrea d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The School of Hiring , we dive into a critical but often under-discussed element of Germany’s economic engine—the Mittelstand. This sector of small and medium-sized businesses has been a driving force in Germany's economy for over eight decades, and today we explore the unique challenges and strengths it faces in the realm of recruitment and organizational...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The School of Hiring , we dive deep into one of the most common frustrations in the hiring process: Why do so many managers feel that recruiters aren’t effective at hiring? Or more to the point, why does the disconnect between recruiters and hiring managers even exist in the first place? Host Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Lucy Bolin, a recruitment trainer and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of School of Hiring , we dive deep into the complexities of hiring and leadership with two of the most seasoned minds in the field: host Konstanty Sliwowski and serial entrepreneur Peter Sorgenfrei. Together, they uncover why successful hiring is more than just an art—it’s a science. Whether you’re a founder, a manager, or an HR leader, this episode offers essentia...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I am thrilled to welcome Gerrit McGowan, a seasoned entrepreneur and a thought leader in the science of human performance. Gerrit isn’t your typical entrepreneur. With experience spanning four countries and three continents, Gerrit has built and scaled companies from the ground up, raised millions from investors, and served as interim CEO for multiple orga...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies that shape successful teams and thriving workplaces. Today’s guest is Felipe Furlan, the CTO of Jimdo, who brings a wealth of experience in building high-performance teams across the globe. Felipe’s journey from Brazil to Germany, along with his work in both scaleups and dynamic startups, offers a unique perspective on the complexi...

Send us Fan Mail In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with Olawale Oladunni, the Global Senior Director of Product Design and Research at Delivery Hero. With his extensive background, including his tenure as Head of Digital Experience, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn, Olawale offers a unique perspective on hiring, scaling organizations, and fostering diversity in the workplace. Episode Hig...