Career Development Episodes

AI tools are reshaping recruiting fast. CXR and SocialTalent launch a two-week learning challenge to help practitioners keep pace—competitively.

Meet Adela Schoolderman, the 2026 CXR Foundation Inspire Scholarship winner, on her 20-year TA career and PhD research at the intersection of AI and recruiting.

Are colleges actually preparing students for an AI-first workforce? Stevens Institute leaders join CXR to reimagine the employer-university partnership.

Candidate fraud is hitting new highs. Mike Fitzsimmons of Crosschq joins CXR to unpack hiring intelligence, quality of hire, and what TA leaders must do now.

How are AI and automation reshaping recruiting leadership? Dani Monaghan of Expedia Group explores intelligent leadership, AI adoption, and the future of talent acquisition.

Is entry-level hiring disappearing—or simply changing? This episode explores AI’s impact on recruiting, early careers strategy, and the growing noise in hiring pipelines.

Carmen Hudson reflects on her winding career in talent acquisition, the choices behind each move, and the lessons learned from trying what came next.

How does Enterprise Mobility turn entry-level roles into long-term careers? Ashley Hever shares how mentorship, mobility, and values drive retention and growth.

How does 7-Eleven navigate high-volume hiring post-acquisition? Rachel Allen shares insights on transforming TA, AI’s impact, and the importance of leading with empathy.

What happens when an expert in infant development rewires recruiting? Allyn Bailey shares her career journey and the systems thinking reshaping TA.

What do fraternity rush, software sales, and Twitter have in common? For Brian Fink, they were stepping stones in a recruiting career built on bold moves and real impact.

From NFL dreams to TA leadership, Steve White shares how mentorship, mindset, and business partnership shaped his career in recruiting.

Melissa Thompson, now leading global TA at Ford, shares how data, flexibility, and lateral moves shaped a career that spans industries, geographies, and transformations.

Jennifer Newbill reflects on 21 years at Dell and her next chapter in coaching—powered by curiosity, career pivots, and a passion for people-centered growth.

From headhunter bullpen to leading global TA at Walmart, Rob Daugherty shares how curiosity and transformation defined his unconventional path in recruiting.

From staffing to strategy, Lori Chartrand shares how curiosity, coaching, and change have shaped her leadership journey in talent acquisition.

How does a criminal justice grad become a global TA leader? Joanna Clark shares the bold moves and big lessons from her 30-year recruiting journey.

Meet Caroline Wittenauer, winner of the Rust Mountain Scholarship. Learn how this award honors legacy and supports future talent leaders in recruiting.

Meet Hillary Davis, the 2025 Inspire Scholarship winner, as she shares her path to college, community impact, and connection to the TA industry.

In this live conversation from UNLEASH Las Vegas, Mark Smith, VP of Talent Acquisition at Medtronic shares how a serious injury - and the recovery that followed - reshaped his approach to leadership, time, and focus. He reflects on the shift from overextension to intentionality, what it means to truly prioritize, and how the experience has made him a more present and effective TA leader.

Who really controls employer brand—candidates, employees, or the C-suite? Appcast’s Matt Gilbert joins CXR to unpack strategy, ownership, and long-term value.

What happens when skills take center stage in hiring? Alooba's Tim Freestone joins CXR to talk candidate assessments, objectivity, and the road to trust.

How do top firms build effective internal mobility programs? Eileen Raymond shares how KPMG structured career support to boost retention and reduce turnover costs.

What does quality of hire really mean for frontline recruiting? EchoStar’s Nicole DeLue breaks it down—data, empathy, and a fresh look at retention metrics.