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World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Stories from an Unsuccessful Recruiter

Mahmoud Aly

Still confusing Java with JavaScript? Discover how recruitment leader Mahmud Ali used his four biggest failures to evolve from a mere seat filler into a strategic hiring partner.

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3:04 min

Learning from failures and mistakes in talent acquisition

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:06 min

Introducing the technical recruiter perspective in software hiring

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2:31 min

Speaker journey and professional background in talent acquisition

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4:06 min

Introduction to the guest and their tech recruitment background

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

2:35 min

Bridging communication gaps between managers and recruiters

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:07 min

Adapting recruitment for modern technical talent

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