recruiter extravaganza w/adam walters, global head of talent acquisition at polygon.io.
guest: adam walters, global head of talent acquisition at polygon.io
- agency recruiting teaches full cycle sourcing while in house recruiting means thinking about the whole business and team growth over time
- treat onboarding like you are earning candidate trust, not just filling a seat, since candidates are taking a chance on you too
- set clear expectations on interview process length and stages so candidates do not panic if rounds change
- give direct specific feedback like naming the exact skill gap instead of a vague rejection, it helps candidates and builds goodwill
- network with recruiters before you need a job, have a real conversation, stay in touch, and let timing work in your favor later