Community, Curiosity, and the Future of Recruiting: Live from RecFest USA 2025

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to RecFest Nashville 2025 Adam sets the scene and kicks off day two of #thePOZcast live from the Juicebox.ai booth. 00:28 – Guest 1: Steve Levy – The Elder Statesman of Recruiting Wisdom Steve shares why RecFest stands apart, how it fosters real community, and why curiosity—not automation—keeps recruiters sharp. 02:45 – Learning, Listening, and the Power of Curiosity Steve drops classic Levy gems: “Two ears, one mouth—use them proportionally.” A masterclass in humility and experimentation. 05:18 – Advice for Job Seekers in a Tough Market Steve explains why teaching others what you’ve learned and practicing gratitude are secret weapons for staying visible and relevant. 06:57 – Final Word: Community The legendary recruiter sums up RecFest 2025 in one word: Community. 08:13 – Guest 2: Brian Petroski (EXP) Director of TA shares insights on recruiting engineers at scale, sourcing tools that work (LinkedIn, HireEZ, Indeed), and standing in line for Nashville’s best food truck. 10:37 – Guest 3: Leslie Harrah & Kim Johnson (Fortified Health Security) Two powerhouse women in cybersecurity recruiting talk about connecting with people, building culture, and the beauty of the TA community. 12:01 – Pivoting Careers & Finding New Opportunities Adam shares tactical advice for job seekers on leveraging certifications, curiosity, and career pivots into hot sectors like cybersecurity and clean tech. 12:59 – Guest 4: Taylor Hunter (Gaylor Electric) Insights on ATS tools, recruiting high-level talent, and how scraping extensions and sourcing hacks make life easier for busy TA pros. 15:23 – Guest 5: Carmen Scanlon (Belong HQ) On startup life, meaningful networking, and the simplicity and depth that make RecFest so special. 17:26 – Closing: Gratitude from the Field Adam wraps from the food trucks with final reflections on connection, learning, and community.