The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

Remote work gives people flexibility, autonomy and access to opportunities beyond where they live. But it can also create a career challenge that is easy to overlook: visibility. Doing great work is not always enough if the people making decisions about opportunities, promotions and progression rarely see you. In this episode, Lewis Maleh explores the career risks of becoming out of sight and out...

Most of the best jobs are never advertised. In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares how executive recruiters really identify great candidates, and why networking, your LinkedIn profile and your personal brand matter far more than endlessly applying for jobs online. Whether you're just starting your career or already leading teams, Lewis explains the practical strategies that help professionals get...

Most people think finding a new job is about sending more applications. It isn't. In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares the strategies that consistently help candidates uncover opportunities that never make it to job boards. He explains why networking matters more than ever, how executive recruiters actually find candidates, how to optimise your LinkedIn profile to be discovered, and why buildin...

Thinking about changing careers but worried about starting again? Many professionals reach a point where they want something different, but changing industries, taking a pay cut, or leaving behind years of experience can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lewis Maleh explores why career transitions are so difficult, what hiring managers are really thinking, and the practical steps you can take to...

AI is changing the world of work faster than most people realise. From Elon Musk's prediction that work could become optional to LinkedIn's latest data on the fastest-growing jobs, the conversation is no longer about whether AI will change employment. It is about who benefits, who adapts, and who gets left behind. In this episode, Lewis explores: • Whether AI is really a threat to jobs • Why some...

AI is changing hiring, but not always in the way people think. Candidates are using AI to write applications. Companies are using AI to screen them. As a result, more hiring decisions are being made before a recruiter or hiring manager ever sees the person behind the CV. In this episode, Lewis explores why traditional job applications are becoming less effective, particularly for experienced profe...

Most professionals believe promotions are earned through performance alone. In reality, career progression is influenced by a combination of performance, potential, visibility, relationships, and leadership capability. In this episode of Espresso with Lewis, Lewis Maleh sits down with Kelly McGinnis, President of Business Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore what separates those who...

Most people assume the original career plan they started with will eventually work out. But industries change. Technology changes. Markets change. And many professionals are realising the path they planned for no longer looks the same. In this episode I talk about career reinvention, adapting early, and why the people moving forward right now are often the ones willing to rethink their direction b...

Most people approach interviews the wrong way. They focus on getting the offer, not understanding whether they should actually join the company. In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares a different perspective on long interview processes, candidate experience, and why meeting more people before accepting a role may actually reduce career risk. Lewis discusses: • Why interview processes frustrate candid...

AI is changing work faster than most people realise. In this episode, Lewis Maleh sits down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to explore what happens when AI stops being a tool and starts becoming part of the workforce itself. From token costs replacing salary discussions to the rise of one-person billion-dollar companies, this conversation looks at how AI is reshaping hiring, b...

Only 24% of people globally feel confident they have the skills needed for career advancement. In this episode I explore how AI is changing hiring, why many candidates are being filtered out before reaching a human, and what people need to do differently to stay visible and competitive in the modern job market. I break down the new reality of career growth, networking, LinkedIn visibility, AI-driv...

Gallup’s latest workplace report found that only 20% of employees globally feel engaged at work. In this episode I explore what’s really driving workplace disengagement, why so many professionals feel disconnected from their jobs, and how AI, uncertainty, burnout, and career stagnation are reshaping the modern workforce. This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about meaning, motivation, leadershi...

Are you rejecting your best hire without realising it? In this episode, I break down one of the most common hiring mistakes: using the CV as a decision, instead of a filter. Most candidates don’t tick every box on paper. But the best hires rarely do. I share how top hiring managers think differently — looking beyond keywords, brand names, and job descriptions to find real potential. In this episod...

Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI avatar of himself — voice synced, visually cloned, and designed to attend one-on-one meetings on his behalf. But should leaders ever outsource their presence? In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares his perspective on the rise of AI leadership avatars, the risks of using AI to replace difficult conversations, and why human connection still matters more than ever in le...

Sixteen years ago, Lewis Maleh started Bentley Lewis alone—winning clients himself, doing his own admin, and building the business one decision at a time. Today, Bentley Lewis operates globally across three regions with a fully remote team spanning multiple continents. In this episode, Lewis reflects on what it actually takes to build and lead a business over the long term: resilience, mindset, le...

Most senior leaders think the job market is a meritocracy. Apply, interview, get hired. At the executive level, that's not how it works. 80% of searches are never advertised. You won't see them posted. The only way in is to already be known — by the right people, at the right firms, before the role even exists. In this episode, Lewis Maleh — Founder and CEO of Bentley Lewis — shares exactl...

70% of executive roles are filled through unadvertised channels. At Bentley Lewis — that number is 100%. If you're applying online at senior level, you're competing for roles that are often already decided. In this episode, Lewis Maleh — executive recruiter and founder of global search firm Bentley Lewis — pulls back the curtain on how the hidden jobs market actually works, and shares five...

AI isn't just changing how you hire — it's already identifying your next leader before they've written their resume. Most organisations don't know it's happening yet. In this episode, Lewis Maleh unpacks four data-backed signals reshaping executive hiring right now. Why 65% of hiring managers say AI-generated CVs are overwhelming their process. Why KPMG is warning that half of...

AI has made it easier than ever for candidates to produce a perfect-looking resume in minutes. The problem? Perfect doesn't mean honest. Hiring managers are now wading through hundreds of AI-optimised CVs that clear every ATS filter — but don't reflect the real person behind them. And the uncomfortable truth is this: candidates aren't cheating. They're playing the game you created....

Over the last few weeks, one question keeps coming up: Should I still move to the UAE? The opportunity is real. Salaries are 40–100% higher than most home markets, with zero tax. The UAE economy is growing faster than almost anywhere in the world, with over a million new jobs projected by 2030. But since February 28th, everything feels different. In this episode I share two real stories — a senior...

Only 24% of global workers feel confident about their career future — and AI is accelerating that gap faster than ever. As hiring becomes more automated and recruiters rely on AI tools to find candidates, being good at your job is no longer enough. You also need to be visible, relevant, and connected. In this episode, we break down three strategies that separate people who get left behind from tho...

I’m breaking down the dystopian headlines from Elon Musk and Sam Altman, and what Jensen Huang thinks. I share the latest data from LinkedIn and the World Economic Forum and what story it tells. We explore how many new jobs have already been created, and why the trade industry is seeing a $100k salary boom thanks to AI infrastructure. -- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.li...

LinkedIn just released its 2026 “Skills on the Rise” report — and it’s a massive wake-up call. Degrees are losing value. AI literacy is driving a 23% wage premium. And the skills that actually protect your career aren’t the ones you think. In this episode, I break down what the LinkedIn data is really telling us about the job market, and what you need to do now to stay employable. In this video, I...

Career skills now have a shelf life. After a year of AI-driven hiring freezes, IBM just reversed course and announced a major increase in entry-level hiring — but the roles look nothing like they did even two years ago. In this episode, I break down: - Why IBM is hiring juniors again - How AI has rewritten entry-level jobs - Why technical skills now expire every 2–3 years - Why human skills matter...

What if the person you interviewed on Zoom doesn’t actually exist, and that person you've been working with for the last year is an AI avatar? I am joined by Matthew Moynahan (GetReal Labs) and Emmanuelle Saliba (GetReal Labs) to break down the fast-growing threat of deepfake candidates, synthetic identities, and interview fraud, and what it means for hiring in a remote-first world. We cover: - Ho...