Searching Smarter Podcast

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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The latest from Searching Smarter

Why AI Is Making (and Breaking) Careers

AI is no longer a future trend - it’s reshaping hiring today. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, host Jesse Skaff is joined by Carrie Sparrow, CEO of WageScape, to explore how AI, evolving skills, and workplace expectations are transforming the talent market - and what hiring managers and candidates must do to stay ahead.

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July 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Why AI Is Making (and Breaking) Career... 

Discover how AI, skills, and workplace expectations are reshaping the labor market.

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.

May 2025
Investment Management Market Trends Revealed 

Nick Saglimbene joins Searching Smarter to break down 2025 hiring trends, bonus sentiment, and private credit growth in investment management.

May 2025
2025 Talent Report: Insights from Our Sector Leaders 

Explore our mini episode series from the Searching Smarter podcast - quick, sector-specific insights based on the latest data from the 2025 Talent Report.

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
Searching Smarter Podcast: How Hedge Fund Hiring Is Changing 

How Hedge Fund Hiring Is Changing with Marc Greenberg | Searching Smarter Podcast

March 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce in Fi... 

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.

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