Mahmoud Aly

Stories from an Unsuccessful Recruiter

What if your biggest recruiting failures were your greatest lessons? Learn how to turn common mistakes into strategic wins and become a true business partner.

Stories from an Unsuccessful Recruiter
#1about 4 minutes

Why sharing recruiting failures is relatable and valuable

Sharing stories of failure helps other recruiters relate to common mistakes and learn from them to improve their own practice.

#2about 2 minutes

Avoiding the Java versus JavaScript sourcing disaster

Prevent sourcing the wrong candidates for technical roles by researching requirements and asking clarifying questions instead of making assumptions.

#3about 4 minutes

Managing hiring manager expectations and workload

Align with busy hiring managers by using kickoff calls to understand their workload and proactively schedule interview capacity.

#4about 2 minutes

Using data to challenge unrealistic hiring requirements

Influence unrealistic hiring requirements by presenting market data and providing alternative solutions instead of simply complaining about finding "unicorns".

#5about 5 minutes

Evolving from a seat filler to a strategic partner

Transition from a simple seat filler to a strategic partner by learning about other HR functions to confidently advise candidates.

#6about 1 minute

Embracing mistakes as a path to professional growth

Understand that making mistakes is a continuous and essential part of professional growth that elevates both individual recruiters and the industry.

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Picnic Technologies B.V.
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Intermediate
Senior
Python
Structured Query Language (SQL)
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Shifting from traditional CVs to skill-based talent management
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Shifting from traditional CVs to skill-based talent management

From Data Keeper to Culture Shaper: The Evolution of HR Across Growth Stages

The most dangerous trap for HR during company growth
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The most dangerous trap for HR during company growth

From Data Keeper to Culture Shaper: The Evolution of HR Across Growth Stages

Using AI to enable human connection in recruiting
04:06 MIN

Using AI to enable human connection in recruiting

Retention Over Attraction: A New Employer Branding Mindset

The future of recruiting beyond talent acquisition
03:15 MIN

The future of recruiting beyond talent acquisition

What 2025 Taught Us: A Year-End Special with Hung Lee

Why early employer branding was just copy and paste
02:43 MIN

Why early employer branding was just copy and paste

Retention Over Attraction: A New Employer Branding Mindset

Why HR struggles with technology implementation and adoption
04:22 MIN

Why HR struggles with technology implementation and adoption

What 2025 Taught Us: A Year-End Special with Hung Lee

What leaders should unlearn about employer branding
04:28 MIN

What leaders should unlearn about employer branding

Retention Over Attraction: A New Employer Branding Mindset

Shifting from a focus on talent attraction to retention
01:01 MIN

Shifting from a focus on talent attraction to retention

Retention Over Attraction: A New Employer Branding Mindset

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