The Future of Talent Acquisition in a Global AI Market (With Leon Cartelli)-Ep 211

Marc and Leon explore how talent acquisition has evolved in the age of remote work and AI, unpacking global hiring trends, recruiter expectations, and the future of work.

About the Episode:

Talent acquisition has changed dramatically over the past decade, shaped by globalization, remote work, and rapid advances in technology. In this episode, the conversation dives into how large enterprises structure their recruiting processes, how tools like applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn have reshaped hiring, and why recruiters today are expected to manage more complexity with fewer resources.

The discussion expands into global hiring trends, with a particular focus on Latin America as a fast-growing talent market. From cultural nuances and language skills to infrastructure challenges and onboarding remote employees, the episode highlights what organizations often overlook when hiring internationally and why doing it right can unlock massive advantages for both companies and candidates.

The episode also tackles the realities behind emerging technologies. While VR once promised to revolutionize remote collaboration and hiring experiences, its momentum has faded. In contrast, AI is already embedded across the talent acquisition lifecycle, raising important questions about fairness, efficiency, and how both recruiters and candidates can use these tools responsibly. The result is a forward-looking look at how hiring is evolving and what skills will matter most in the future.

About the Guest:

Leon Cartelli is a talent acquisition leader and mentor with over 15 years of experience building high-performing recruiting teams across startups and global organizations. He specializes in connecting talent strategy directly to business growth, spanning executive search, employer branding, candidate experience, and talent development. Leon brings a practical, real-world perspective shaped by leading talent initiatives across Latin America, North America, and globally. He believes hiring is only the beginning and that real impact comes from designing people journeys that engage and inspire at every stage. Through his work, Leon continues to build and mentor the next generation of recruiting excellence in a rapidly evolving global talent market.

Timestamps:

00:01:17 - Episode Commences
00:03:32 - Journey Into Corporate Talent Acquisition
00:06:46 - Evolution of Talent Acquisition Processes 
00:16:28 -  Global Talent Acquisition Trends
00:30:56 - VR's Decline in Remote Collaboration
00:33:36 - AI in Talent Acquisition Process
00:50:39 - AI's Impact on Recruitment Trends 
00:55:04 - Episode Concludes

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