In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Tim Hosted Gerry Crispin, a seasoned recruitment professional from CareerXroads. Gerry shares his extensive experience, covering over 50 years in the industry, the impact of technological advances like the internet and AI on recruiting, and the shifting power dynamics between employers and candidates. He discusses the inception and evolution of CareerXroads emphasizing the value of community and collaboration among hiring professionals. The conversation also explores fundamental truths of recruiting, challenges in maintaining fairness and transparency in the hiring process, and the potential future role of AI in recruitment. Gerry provides insights into how companies can modernize their approaches to assessment and decision-making to improve candidate experience and outcomes.00:00 Riding the Wave of the Internet00:58 Welcome to the Objective Hiring Show01:26 Gerry's Journey: From Army Brat to Career Crossroads04:12 The Evolution of Recruiting15:02 The Power Shift in Recruitment20:29 Transparency and Decision Making in Hiring23:48 The Future of Recruitment26:39 Hiring Process and AI Integration28:42 Ensuring Fairness in Candidate Experience30:09 Challenges in AI Adoption for Hiring34:53 Ethical Concerns and Misuse of AI37:19 Transparency and Candidate Feedback39:36 Future of AI in Education and Hiring43:53 Improving Hiring Processes with AI51:20 Final Thoughts and Future Questions