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James Mackey, CEO of a leading RPO provider, SecureVision, and Elijah Elkins, CEO of Avoda, a highly rated global recruiting firm, co-host BrightHire’s CEO, Ben Sesser, in our special series on AI for Hiring.

In this episode they uncover the ways AI is optimizing how companies recruit talent. Ben shares valuable insights into how BrightHire's platform is transforming interview planning, execution, and assessment, making the process more structured and inclusive. From creating detailed job descriptions to building comprehensive interview plans, this episode reveals how you can significantly improve hiring outcomes.

0:00 BrightHire's core features

10:49 Evaluating hiring decisions with BrightHire

22:00 Customizing your hiring process with AI

30:42 The technology behind BrightHire


Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!


Our host James Mackey

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