Becoming a Hiring Machine – Details, episodes & analysis
Podcast details
Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.
Becoming a Hiring Machine is the key to unlocking the future of recruitment. You’ve probably heard that traditional recruitment is broken, inefficient, and in dire need of fresh perspectives. This show is dedicated to not only rooting out those perspectives, but more importantly, the practical wisdom they hold. We dig deep to go beyond simply saying what needs to change and, instead, equip you with the tools that teach you how to make the change.
Each episode features the sharpest minds in recruitment finding solutions to the real-world challenges you face every day. Whether it’s a mindset shift or a tactical change, Becoming a Hiring Machine will help you find the answers you seek.
If you want to become more efficient and competitive, you need insights you can actually put into practice — insights that will help you on your journey to Becoming a Hiring Machine.
Each episode features the sharpest minds in recruitment finding solutions to the real-world challenges you face every day. Whether it’s a mindset shift or a tactical change, Becoming a Hiring Machine will help you find the answers you seek.
If you want to become more efficient and competitive, you need insights you can actually put into practice — insights that will help you on your journey to Becoming a Hiring Machine.
Site
RSS
Recent rankings
Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.
Apple Podcasts
No recent rankings available
Spotify
No recent rankings available
Shared links between episodes and podcasts
Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.
See all- https://loxo.co/?utm_source=speaker&
376 shares
- https://37signals.com/
128 shares
RSS feed quality and score
Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.
See allRSS feed quality
To improve
Score global : 53%
Publication history
Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.
Episodes published by month in
256: And That's A Wrap!
vendredi 13 mars 2026 • Duration 02:07
Thank you for tuning in for (gasp) 2.5 years! We can hardly believe it ourselves!
Stay tuned for a better, bigger, stronger season 2. We'll be back soon, and you'll love it.
Love,
- Sam
255: How To Adapt Your Sourcing Playbook To The AI Revolution
jeudi 12 mars 2026 • Duration 12:27
The traditional headhunter is dying and if you’re still searching for talent based on job titles, you’re already being outpaced by the machines.
In this episode, we break down why the old-school keyword match is now a liability and how to transform your sourcing strategy to find the hidden gems your competitors are completely missing.
You will learn:
- The Title Obsession Trap: Why searching for candidates by their previous job title is a mathematical guarantee that you’ll miss the best talent in the market (and how to fix it).
- The Skills First Pivot: How to leverage AI to "decode" the DNA of an ideal candidate so you can identify high-performers hiding in adjacent industries.
- The Value Add Secret: Why the average recruiter is seen as a commodity and the specific, intelligence-backed approach that forces hiring managers to view you as a strategic partner.
- The Adaptive Advantage: The exact strategy for moving away from linear career paths to spot candidates with "transferable brilliance" that your competitors are blind to.
P.S: if you want to modernize your sourcing strategy but lack the tools, go to loxo.co/products/source and book a demo today.
146: Tactical Tuesday - Understanding Candidate Motivations With the CLAMPS Framework ft. Vivien Maron
Episode 146
mardi 12 novembre 2024 • Duration 14:56
Here's the thing: Money is a big thing, but it isn't the only deciding factor for candidates. In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss allllll the many factors that can influence a candidate's decision when considering job opportunities.
Throughout the conversation, they reference the CLAMPS framework — which includes Challenges, Location, Advancement Opportunities, Money, People, and Security — as a tool to understand candidate motivations. Vivien suggests recruiters use this framework in interviews, asking open-ended questions to uncover powerful insights that can shape job postings, salary expectations, role structure, and beyond.
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:05 - The top reasons candidates consider new job opportunities
04:30 - Analyzing candidate patterns to reveal hidden motivations
08:10 - Finding out what candidates really want: The CLAMPS method
14:42 - Closing thoughts: Mastering candidate motivations to improve hiring
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
Throughout the conversation, they reference the CLAMPS framework — which includes Challenges, Location, Advancement Opportunities, Money, People, and Security — as a tool to understand candidate motivations. Vivien suggests recruiters use this framework in interviews, asking open-ended questions to uncover powerful insights that can shape job postings, salary expectations, role structure, and beyond.
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:05 - The top reasons candidates consider new job opportunities
04:30 - Analyzing candidate patterns to reveal hidden motivations
08:10 - Finding out what candidates really want: The CLAMPS method
14:42 - Closing thoughts: Mastering candidate motivations to improve hiring
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
184: Trending Topics - Emerging Skills & Roles in the Age of AI ft. Lex Winship
Episode 184
jeudi 10 avril 2025 • Duration 31:47
In this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex dive into two recent reports — one detailing skills on the rise and the other detailing in-demand jobs — both of which highlight the transformative impact of AI on the job market. The most surprising thing? Many of these skills and roles didn't even exist 10 (or even five) years ago.
The conversation explores the importance of soft skills in an AI-driven world, the latest trends in recruitment, and the necessity of upskilling for future success. Check it out!
If you want to dig a bit deeper on your own, the two reports we discuss in this episode are:
Chapters:
00:00 - Understanding the transformation of the hiring landscape
04:30 - Identifying the most in-demand and fastest-growing skills today
12:14 - Hiring for the future: the essential role of soft skills alongside new tech
15:40 - Exploring emerging job roles and titles in the US market.
22:41 - Global talent trends: the most in-demand jobs in the current tech era
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
The conversation explores the importance of soft skills in an AI-driven world, the latest trends in recruitment, and the necessity of upskilling for future success. Check it out!
If you want to dig a bit deeper on your own, the two reports we discuss in this episode are:
Chapters:
00:00 - Understanding the transformation of the hiring landscape
04:30 - Identifying the most in-demand and fastest-growing skills today
12:14 - Hiring for the future: the essential role of soft skills alongside new tech
15:40 - Exploring emerging job roles and titles in the US market.
22:41 - Global talent trends: the most in-demand jobs in the current tech era
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
164: Tactical Tuesday - Important Recruitment KPIs — And How To Improve Them ft. Vivien Maron
Episode 164
mardi 28 janvier 2025 • Duration 22:00
In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam is joined by Vivien to discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) in recruitment — with a focus on how to improve metrics such as time-to-source, time-to-submission, and submission-to-hire conversion rates. Throughout the conversation, Sam and Vivien emphasize the importance of leveraging technology and AI to streamline the recruitment process, enhance candidate engagement, and improve outreach strategies — because sometimes, the right usage of automation can help make our efforts more human, not less.
That being said: the conversation also touches on the increasing significance of creativity in communication and the need to stand out in a crowded market, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn. It's a must-listen episode!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro: Mastering recruitment KPIs and creative outreach
02:25 - Time-to-source optimization: Finding top talent faster
09:36 - Time-to-submission optimization: Tips for efficient hiring workflows
15:24 - Submission-to-hire success: Turning candidate submissions into hires
19:55 - Mastering LinkedIn InMail: Engaging candidates in a crowded space
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
That being said: the conversation also touches on the increasing significance of creativity in communication and the need to stand out in a crowded market, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn. It's a must-listen episode!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro: Mastering recruitment KPIs and creative outreach
02:25 - Time-to-source optimization: Finding top talent faster
09:36 - Time-to-submission optimization: Tips for efficient hiring workflows
15:24 - Submission-to-hire success: Turning candidate submissions into hires
19:55 - Mastering LinkedIn InMail: Engaging candidates in a crowded space
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
143: Trending Topics - Ghost Jobs Are Actually Kind Of Scary... ft. Vivien Maron & Lex Winship
Episode 143
jeudi 31 octobre 2024 • Duration 40:59
It's Halloween, so we had to celebrate the occasion by diving into a trend that honestly has us a little spooked...
Ghost jobs.
In this Tactical Tuesday-Trending Topics episode, we explore the rise in ghost jobs, the various "why"s behind companies and recruiters posting them, and some alternatives that don't give us goosebumps or make our spines tingle.
At the end of the day, we ask ourselves this:
It's hard enough for jobseekers out there — do we really need to complicate things further with something as harrowing & blood-curdling as made-up jobs???
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to our haunted Halloween episode on ghost jobs
03:30 - What exactly is a ghost job? Defining this spooky trend
08:48 - The rise of ghost jobs: What recruiters need to know
16:35 - Better ways to recruit without resorting to ghost jobs
24:48 - How ghost jobs are haunting the wider job market
32:05 - Do ghost jobs fit recruiter ethics? Exploring the debate
38:50 - Final recommendations: Avoiding ghost jobs in recruitment
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
Ghost jobs.
In this Tactical Tuesday-Trending Topics episode, we explore the rise in ghost jobs, the various "why"s behind companies and recruiters posting them, and some alternatives that don't give us goosebumps or make our spines tingle.
At the end of the day, we ask ourselves this:
It's hard enough for jobseekers out there — do we really need to complicate things further with something as harrowing & blood-curdling as made-up jobs???
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to our haunted Halloween episode on ghost jobs
03:30 - What exactly is a ghost job? Defining this spooky trend
08:48 - The rise of ghost jobs: What recruiters need to know
16:35 - Better ways to recruit without resorting to ghost jobs
24:48 - How ghost jobs are haunting the wider job market
32:05 - Do ghost jobs fit recruiter ethics? Exploring the debate
38:50 - Final recommendations: Avoiding ghost jobs in recruitment
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
140: Tactical Tuesday - Using the 80/20 Rule for Cold Outreach ft. Vivien Maron
Episode 140
mardi 22 octobre 2024 • Duration 08:34
In this Tactical Tuesday, Vivien joins to discuss the challenges recruiters face in standing out amidst a cluttered communication landscape — particularly on platforms like LinkedIn. One key for breaking through the noise? Using the 80/20 rule. In short: she emphasizes the importance of personalization in outreach, understanding candidate motivators, and the need for creativity to capture attention. We know it can be hard to be this creative at scale — which is why Vivien's 80/20 rule is so fantastic. With this method, you send your most tailored, specific, and customized outreach to the top 20% of talent.
Looking for a method that may work for the 80%? Check out our Tactical Tuesday episode on the ABCD Method of cold outreach.
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:06 - Why LinkedIn InMails get ignored by candidates
03:39 - How the 80/20 model can improve your candidate outreach
05:45 - How personalized outreach is more powerful than ever
07:37 - Final takeaways: Standing out in candidate outreach
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
Looking for a method that may work for the 80%? Check out our Tactical Tuesday episode on the ABCD Method of cold outreach.
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:06 - Why LinkedIn InMails get ignored by candidates
03:39 - How the 80/20 model can improve your candidate outreach
05:45 - How personalized outreach is more powerful than ever
07:37 - Final takeaways: Standing out in candidate outreach
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
136: Tactical Tuesday - AI Bots Applying To Jobs?
Episode 136
mardi 8 octobre 2024 • Duration 08:20
If you had any doubt that we lived in the future, the title of this episode probably would've confirmed it for you. The conversation around AI is nothing new — but there have been several news articles lately around AI technology that allows candidates to apply to thousands of jobs within minutes. Scroll through LinkedIn Jobs and you'll likely see 100+ applicants for every single job in the feed — and this isn't a new problem, just one that's about to get a whole lot worse. The burden on talent teams (especially in-house) to sift through all of these applications is growing — and therein lies the opportunity for recruiters.
A quick listen filled with lots of context and takeaways — you don't want to miss this one!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:12 - The AI-driven job application surge: What recruiters need to know
04:35 - Helping in-house recruiters navigate the flood of AI applications
07:40 - Final thoughts: Key takeaways for recruiters in the AI era
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
A quick listen filled with lots of context and takeaways — you don't want to miss this one!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:12 - The AI-driven job application surge: What recruiters need to know
04:35 - Helping in-house recruiters navigate the flood of AI applications
07:40 - Final thoughts: Key takeaways for recruiters in the AI era
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co
116: Tactical Tuesday - Creative New Ways to Approach Sourcing ft. Vivien Maron
Episode 116
mardi 30 juillet 2024 • Duration 08:57
When it comes to the most fundamental parts of your workflow, it's easy to get into a bit of a rut — and sometimes difficult to think outside the box. The reality is that there is still a ton of creativity to apply to every step of your workflow — especially sourcing.
Our Tactical Tuesday queen, Vivien, is back with some tips & tricks that will uplevel your sourcing game instantly. For example:
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:13 - Pro strategies for finding difficult-to-reach candidates
05:11 - Getting started with advanced sourcing tactics
07:00 - Concluding advice and goodbye
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.cohttps://loxo.co/blog/podcast/089-tactical-tuesday-post-placement-candidate-hiring-manager-check-ins-ft-vivien-maron/
Our Tactical Tuesday queen, Vivien, is back with some tips & tricks that will uplevel your sourcing game instantly. For example:
- When sourcing candidates, reach out to the people that the role would be reporting to or working with laterally for referrals.
- Additionally, reach out to other team members who work closely with the role to ask for referrals.
- Having conversations with candidates who respond to you but may not be interested in the role can also provide valuable insights into team dynamics and insider information.
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:13 - Pro strategies for finding difficult-to-reach candidates
05:11 - Getting started with advanced sourcing tactics
07:00 - Concluding advice and goodbye
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.cohttps://loxo.co/blog/podcast/089-tactical-tuesday-post-placement-candidate-hiring-manager-check-ins-ft-vivien-maron/
105: Tactical Tuesday - Job Titles & Voice Memos [RECORDED LIVE IN LONDON]
Episode 109
mardi 25 juin 2024 • Duration 10:09
This special Tactical Tuesday episode comes from a recent LIVE Loxo event in London. We gathered 20 of the area's top recruitment movers & shakers for panel conversations, Q&As, and some good old fashioned networking.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of those sessions (fare thee well, FOMO). Today's focuses on two tips for expanding both your reach and your reply rates — from splitting up your job titles in your searches to sending voice memos.
Given the fact that this was recorded live at an event, you may notice that the sound quality is not at our standard level — we apologize for that, but certainly think this content is still well worth a listen!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
01:59 - Pro tip: advanced boolean search strategies
08:27 - How to increase reply rates in outreach
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.cohttps://loxo.co/blog/podcast/089-tactical-tuesday-post-placement-candidate-hiring-manager-check-ins-ft-vivien-maron/
Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of those sessions (fare thee well, FOMO). Today's focuses on two tips for expanding both your reach and your reply rates — from splitting up your job titles in your searches to sending voice memos.
Given the fact that this was recorded live at an event, you may notice that the sound quality is not at our standard level — we apologize for that, but certainly think this content is still well worth a listen!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
01:59 - Pro tip: advanced boolean search strategies
08:27 - How to increase reply rates in outreach
Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast
Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.cohttps://loxo.co/blog/podcast/089-tactical-tuesday-post-placement-candidate-hiring-manager-check-ins-ft-vivien-maron/
Related Shows Based on Content Similarities
Discover shows related to Becoming a Hiring Machine, based on actual content similarities. Explore podcasts with similar topics, themes, and formats, backed by real data.
© My Podcast Data