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Talentless

Talentless

By: WRKdefined Podcast Network
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 Welcome to Talentless 👋, the podcast that’s all HR, all talent, and zero fluff—the official show for recruiters, by recruiters! If you’re in the people business, this is your one-stop shop for everything that matters. Hosted Industry Leaders Ashley King and Desiree Goldey, we’re here to dig into the heart of what makes workplaces tick (and sometimes, blow up). From talent acquisition tips that actually work to the real talk on DEI and workforce trauma reshaping our industry, we’re not afraid to get into the messy, the meaningful, and the downright motivating. Buckle up—this is where you become the best in the business.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Ghosted by the Machine: What Hiring Lost (and How We Get It Back) with Mark Lane

    Ghosted by the Machine: What Hiring Lost (and How We Get It Back) with Mark Lane
    Apr 8 2026
    What happens when hiring becomes automated, impersonal, and frankly broken? This week on Talentless, Desiree and Ashley sit down with communications strategist and Ghosted by the Machine host, Mark Lane, to unpack what job seekers are really experiencing right now and what recruiters need to hear. From being ghosted for months (or a year ) to competing against AI-generated resumes, this conversation dives into the emotional, systemic, and technological realities shaping today’s hiring market. Whether you're a recruiter, hiring leader, or job seeker, this episode is a reality check. What We Cover: Why 70–75% of resumes never get seen by a human The rise (and risks) of AI in hiring Ghosting, rejection delays, and broken candidate experiences The emotional toll of job searching in today’s market Why networking is more critical than ever Ageism, overqualification, and market saturation The power of storytelling in landing your next role What “career resilience” actually looks like right now The ONE thing recruiters must do better (hint: it’s simple) Key Quotes: “Your AI is competing against my AI.” “It’s not personal, it’s the market.” “If you don’t like what you’re consuming, stop creating it.” “Let’s make hiring human again.” About Mark Lane:Mark Lane is a communications strategist and host of Ghosted by the Machine, a podcast exploring AI-driven hiring and career resilience. With 20+ years of experience, he brings a unique blend of storytelling, strategy, and real-world perspective to the future of work. Also… he’s a saxophonist in multiple bands (yes, really). Where to Find Mark:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-k-lane/Podcast: Ghosted by the Machine (YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeart)
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    49 mins
  • Is Interviewing Broken… or Just Exposed?

    Is Interviewing Broken… or Just Exposed?
    Apr 1 2026
    In this episode of Talentless, we’re joined by Victoria Gates and Lorna Erickson; co-founders of Expert Interviewers and hosts of the Don’t Tell Me About Yourself podcast to unpack a truth many companies don’t want to hear: Interviewing isn’t broken because of AI… it was already broken. AI is just exposing it. From gut-based hiring decisions to untrained interviewers and wildly inconsistent processes, we dig into what’s actually going wrong and what it takes to fix it. We cover: Why most interviews are just opinion collection, not evidence collection How AI is forcing companies to confront nonexplainable hiring decisions The dangerous reliance on “gut feeling” (and why it feels so good but fails so often) The difference between “can they do the job?” vs. “do they actually want the job?” Why hiring managers are often the weakest link in the process The real cost of a bad hire (spoiler: it’s way more than salary) How to identify where your interview process is breaking using data Plus:Ashley breaks down how to diagnose a broken hiring funnel using pass-through rates, and introduces one of the most underrated concepts in hiring: assessing the assessor. AI isn’t breaking hiring it’s exposing bad processes Most companies still don’t train interviewers (and it shows) Gut feeling ≠ valid hiring criteria Transparency with candidates is now non-negotiable Interviewing is a leadership skill not an assumption If your process isn’t explainable, it’s not defensible Victoria GatesHas hired 1,500+ people and specializes in helping leaders refine interviewing and better respect candidate time. Lorna EricksonSpent nearly 20 years studying what actually works in interviewing, with 5,000+ interviews analyzed and global training experience. Together, they founded Expert Interviewers to bring structure, consistency, and sanity back to hiring. Key Takeaways About Our Guests Website: https://expertinterviewers.com Podcast: Don’t Tell Me About Yourself Social: @expertinterviewers
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    50 mins
  • Are Recruiting Models Broken… or Just Misunderstood?

    Are Recruiting Models Broken… or Just Misunderstood?
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode of Talentless, Des and Ashley are joined by Chloe Ryan, VP of Talent Solutions at WSI Talent Sync, to tackle a question most of the industry avoids: Are recruiting models actually broken… or do we just not understand them? From agency to RPO to retained search, there’s no shortage of options, but most companies still default to the same approach when hiring gets hard. Chloe brings nearly 15 years of experience across recruiting models to break down what each one actually does, where they work, and why so many organizations end up choosing the wrong solution for the wrong problem. In this episode, we cover: Why recruiting models are so misunderstood What RPO actually is (and why it gets a bad rap) The real differences between agency, staffing, embedded, and in-house recruiting When bringing in outside help makes sense and when it doesn’t Why most hiring problems aren’t solved by “more recruiters” The role of data, technology, and scalability in modern recruiting How AI might reshape recruiting models (but not replace them) Why partnership not vendors is the real unlock Big takeaway:If your recruiting process is broken, no model will fix it until you’re ready to change. Guest: Chloe Ryan, VP Talent Solutions, WSI Talent Sync
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    44 mins
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