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.

Let's start your journey to Searching Smarter.

June 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Are Counter Offers a Risk, a Reward or... 

In this episode of Searching Smarter, Ryan Mazza, Head of Selby Jennings New York, explains how firms are fighting to retain talent and what candidates should know before accepting a counter offer.

June 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Europe Market Moves 

From front-office compensation to return-to-office expectations, this episode offers timely insights for both hiring managers and candidates navigating a changing landscape.

April 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Inside The Process Of A Successful Por... 

Explore the journey to becoming a successful portfolio manager with Doug Garber in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast.

March 2025
Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce in Financial Services 

Giancarlo Hirsch, Managing Director at Glocomms, dives into the latest hiring trends, essential skills, and the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity.

February 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Which Banks Are Winning AI Adoption? 

Explore how AI is transforming the banking sector in the 'Searching Smarter' podcast. Host Jesse Skaff and Evident's CEO, Alexandra Mousavizadeh, discuss leading banks in AI adoption and its impact on hiring and innovation.

January 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Secrets to Empowering Your People 

Great leadership is about more than just strategy—it’s about empowering people. In this Searching Smarter podcast episode, we explore how businesses can create a culture that supports, motivates, and retains top talent.

December 2024
Searching Smarter Podcast: A Year of Transformation in Financial... 

Discover hiring trends in European finance on the Searching Smarter podcast. Jesse Skaff & Matt Nicholson explore market shifts, talent dynamics & 2024 insights.

October 2024
Searching Smarter Podcast: Inside the Wall Street Talent Pipeline 

Is Wall Street's early talent acquisition race a fast track or a fumble? In our latest podcast episode we discuss the hiring trends for attracting new finance talent.

October 2024
Searching Smarter Podcast: How to Improve Candidate Experience &... 

A positive candidate experience in the hiring process can make all the difference. But what exactly does a good candidate experience look like?

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