In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with Jim Belmonte, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Cirtec Medical, who brings more than 25 years of experience in recruiting and TA leadership. Jim shares his journey from agency recruiter to leading internal talent acquisition teams at organizations like Cardiovascular Systems (later acquired by Abbott) and now in the fast-paced world of contract manufacturing.

Together, Mitch and Jim explore:

✅ How chance encounters and curiosity can launch lifelong careers in recruiting

✅ The evolution of talent acquisition from faxed resumes to AI-driven tools—and why the fundamentals haven’t changed

✅ The impact (and pitfalls) of candidates relying too heavily on AI for resumes, cover letters, and even interviews

✅ Why authentic human connection and probing conversations still set great recruiters apart ✅ The importance of intake meetings, setting expectations with hiring managers, and creating safe space for recruiters to push back

✅ What junior recruiters should develop if they aspire to lead TA teams

✅ How talent acquisition shapes company culture more than most realize

Jim also gives an inside look at why he’s energized by the contract manufacturing space and the exciting opportunities at Cirtec Medical, where innovation and growth are constant.

Whether you’re a recruiter, TA leader, hiring manager, or candidate navigating today’s job market, this conversation offers sharp insights into the realities, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of talent acquisition.

Jim Belmonte on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbelmonte/

Cirtec Medical on the web:

https://www.cirtecmed.com/