Is This Still A Good Time?

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.

Episodes

September 23, 2025 38 mins
Zapier’s Senior Recruiting Manager, Bonnie Dilber, sits down with Mike to talk about the rise (and overload) of AI recruiting tools, what’s hype versus what’s useful, and how recruiters can adapt without losing the candidate experience. They unpack the daily pressures of managing hundreds of applications, why recruiters often feel misunderstood, and the importance of building supportive communities to cope with burnout and negativi...
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Recruiter, speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice Amy Miller joins Mike to dig into the realities of building trust with hiring managers, battling egos on both sides of the table, and surviving the chaos of big-tech recruiting. From counter-offer debates to the Workday lawsuit, Amy shares hard-won lessons, candid stories, and her signature one-liners about keeping your sanity in an industry that seems determined to test it daily. Amy Mil...
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