The Hiring Confessional

The Hiring Confessional Hiring Confessional isn’t your typical career podcast. Unfiltered

We dig into the good, bad, and ugly of hiring: bad interviews, candidate horror stories, company blunders, stealth replacements, and resume spam—raw takes with guests and stories few share.

06/05/2026

Part 2 of the story.

The person Dave Pratt hired wasn't even applying for a job.

She showed up, attended an event, asked questions, and created an opportunity for herself.

That's why recruiting expert Michael Hayes believes networking is one of the most powerful career tools you have.

💬 What's the best opportunity you've ever gotten simply by showing up?

🎧 Watch the full episode for more insights. Link in the Comment.
🎙️ Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in the Comment.
📲 Follow Michael Hayes and The Hiring Confessional for more hiring, recruiting, leadership, and career growth content.

06/04/2026

🚀 What if the best candidate never submits a resume?

In this clip of The Hiring Confessional, media entrepreneur and founder of , Dave Pratt shares why his company doesn't post jobs—and how they identify top talent before positions are ever advertised.

👀 Part 2 tomorrow: The person they hired wasn't even applying.

💬 Would you rather hire for skills or culture fit?

🎧 Watch the full episode for more insights. Link in the Bio/Comment.

🎙️ Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in the Bio/Comment.

📲 Follow recruiting expert .d.hayes and The Hiring Confessional for more hiring, leadership, and career advice.

06/04/2026

After so many years of hosting, I always enjoy being the guest at Pratt Podcasting. Just don't get much time these days in my crazy schedule to visit our studios, as I am usually running the marketing agency side of our biz. Still, it always feels good about twice a year or so to jump back in for a visit.

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⏳ Most people wait for opportunities. 🚀 Top performers create them. Watch the full episode for more insights: https://yo...
06/03/2026

⏳ Most people wait for opportunities. 🚀 Top performers create them. Watch the full episode for more insights: https://youtu.be/h5T4gI3eKWQ

06/02/2026

📻 Radio Is Dying. Here's Why. Dave Pratt shares why younger generations consume content differently—and what leaders, recruiters, and marketers need to understand. Watch here: https://youtu.be/h5T4gI3eKWQ

🎙️ Why did Dave Pratt leave radio before it collapsed? His answer could change how you think about your career. Watch he...
06/01/2026

🎙️ Why did Dave Pratt leave radio before it collapsed? His answer could change how you think about your career. Watch here: https://youtu.be/h5T4gI3eKWQ

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