Episodes

  • Clockout with Tejal Rives

    Clockout with Tejal Rives
    Oct 21 2025
    “Clockout with Tejal Rives” is a conversation about finding power where the system told you not to. Tejal opens up about navigating the job search and promotion process as a woman of color and how that experience pushed her to change how hiring works—starting with transparency and empathy. From helping others decode what recruiters really look for to talking openly about DEI and neurodiversity, her story is as honest as it is empowering. Catch the full episode below and hear how Tejal redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.
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    31 mins
  • Clockout with Erin Riska

    Clockout with Erin Riska
    Oct 7 2025
    “Clockout with Erin Riska” dives into the unconventional path of a recruiter who refuses to play by the old HR rulebook. Erin shares how curiosity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of irreverence shaped her work as a fractional talent strategist and writer. From building better candidate experiences to designing people-first recruiting systems, her story is equal parts grit and wanderlust. Catch the full episode below and hear how Erin redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.
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    39 mins
  • Joel Lalgee: Building a Career, Community, and Content That Lasts

    Joel Lalgee: Building a Career, Community, and Content That Lasts
    Sep 24 2025
    Joel Lalgee is a podcast host, executive recruiter, and content strategist who’s become a true friend of the Talentless Podcast. In this episode of Clockout, Joel shares his journey, lessons learned, and why content is one of the most powerful tools in the talent industry. Tune in to hear Joel’s story and get inspired by one of the legends in recruiting content.
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    36 mins
  • Clockout with Shannon Ogborn

    Clockout with Shannon Ogborn
    Sep 22 2025
    Clockout with Talentless and learn about the career journey of everyone's favorite almost dentist- Shannon Ogborn!
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    31 mins
  • Role Nuances

    Role Nuances
    Aug 28 2025
    Same job title, totally different reality. In this episode of Talentless, we break down the messy truth about role nuances: the invisible details that can make or break a recruiter’s sanity. We’re talking job titles that don’t match the work, hiring managers who oversell the role, and candidates who find themselves in a job that feels nothing like the posting. We’ll swap stories, spill some tea, and explain why understanding the fine print of a role isn’t just nice to have, it’s survival in this industry. If you’ve ever looked at a job description and thought, “Wait… what exactly is this role?”—this one’s for you. Tune in, laugh a little, and maybe rethink the next requisition that lands on your desk.
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    53 mins
  • Industry Nuances

    Industry Nuances
    Aug 18 2025
    Recruiting isn’t one-size-fits-all—and nowhere is that clearer than when you move across industries. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the nuances that shape how hiring actually works in different sectors. From the fast-paced world of tech to the highly credentialed healthcare field, from hospitality’s frontline brand-builders to the high-stakes demands of tech hiring, we break down what makes each industry unique—and why recruiters need to adjust their approach to succeed. Expect straight talk, sharp insights, and a few laughs along the way as we unpack how recruiters can recognize the rules of the game in each space and use that knowledge to deliver better hires, stronger relationships, and long-term wins. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation about what it really takes to recruit across industries.
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    48 mins
  • Managing the Manager

    Managing the Manager
    Aug 12 2025
    Recruiters aren’t just sourcing resumes — they’re managing expectations, coaching through bias, and sometimes dragging hiring managers across the finish line. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the real work behind “managing the manager.” From setting clear timelines and pushing back on unrealistic requests to aligning on what “good” actually looks like, we discuss the soft skills and strategic grit it takes to run a hiring process that works. Whether you’ve had to teach someone how to interview (again) or you’re battling hiring freeze whiplash, this one’s for you. Because being a recruiter means you’re not just filling jobs — you’re managing people who think they know how to.
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    57 mins
  • Managing the Manager

    Managing the Manager
    Aug 12 2025
    Recruiters aren’t just sourcing resumes — they’re managing expectations, coaching through bias, and sometimes dragging hiring managers across the finish line. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the real work behind “managing the manager.” From setting clear timelines and pushing back on unrealistic requests to aligning on what “good” actually looks like, we discuss the soft skills and strategic grit it takes to run a hiring process that works. Whether you’ve had to teach someone how to interview (again) or you’re battling hiring freeze whiplash, this one’s for you. Because being a recruiter means you’re not just filling jobs — you’re managing people who think they know how to.
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    57 mins