Searching Smarter

Welcome to the Searching Smarter podcast, brought to you by Selby Jennings. We explore executive search, talent acquisition, and the industries shaping the future. Whether you're a professional seeking your next move or a leader looking for top talent, we bring you expert insights, recruitment trends, and strategies for staying competitive.

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“Culture Fit” Is Dead - What Matters To Firms In 2026

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak with Leonard Syriaque, a talent leader with over 20 years of experience building teams across financial services and fintech, about what it really takes to stand out in today’s hiring market. From changing candidate expectations to the increasing importance of impact and storytelling, Leonard shares how professionals can better position themselves for success. 

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May 2026
“Culture Fit” Is Dead - What Matters To Firms In 2026 

Jesse Skaff speaks with Leonard Syriaque about how candidate expectations, hiring standards, and the way professionals present their experience are changing in today’s talent market.

April 2026
Searching Smarter Podcast: Private Equity vs. Private Credit, Whi... 

This episode of Searching Smarter breaks down where capital is flowing, the risks shaping the market, and how hiring dynamics are changing across private markets.

March 2026
Searching Smarter Podcast: Why Investment Banking Candidates Have... 

Emily Long, Director of Investment Banking & Restructuring, joins the Searching Smarter podcast to discuss how rising deal activity, bonuses, and evolving candidate expectations are reshaping investment banking hiring.

February 2026
Searching Smarter Podcast: How the Leading Banks Are Using AI in... 

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Evident Alexandra Mousavizadeh breaks down what the latest AI adoption and hiring data means for the financial services hiring market.

January 2026
Searching Smarter Podcast: What It Will Take to Get Hired In 2026 

This episode explores how AI is disrupting early-career roles, what professionals want most from employers, and the essential skills companies are now prioritising.

December 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: How to Negotiate Salary with Confidenc... 

In this episode, Corinne Wilson offers actionable tips to help candidates approach offers with a clear strategy, communicate their worth, and feel more in-control during the process.

November 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Candidate Onboarding Strategies That S... 

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Christine Corson shares actionable onboarding strategies to reduce early turnover and retain top talent.

October 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Resume & Interview Strategies That Get... 

From clarifying your next career move to building an achievement-driven resume, this episode is packed with practical advice for candidates at all levels. Learn how to position yourself with confidence to land interviews that matter.

October 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: How To Stand Out As An Applicant In To... 

Gain a competitive edge in today’s AI-driven job market with insights from LinkedIn’s former VP of Talent. This episode of Searching Smarter shares practical advice on networking, profile optimisation, and modern job search strategies.

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