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.

09/19/2026

🚨 “They spend $4,500 a person to help them find a job…”

Michael Hayes of Momentum Hiring Solutions has a strong take on how some job seekers are being helped and whether those programs actually deliver meaningful results.

💼 What do you think makes a job search effective?

🎙️ NEW EAGP EPISODE — EP. 36
Featuring Momentum Hiring Solutions, ERA Group, First Class Green Cleaning & Knudsen's Tire Pros & Auto Service.

🎧 Watch the full episode for more insights.
👉 Link in the comments

🎯 HIRING ISN’T JUST ABOUT SKILLS — IT’S ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE JOB.A candidate can have the right experience on paper, ...
09/17/2026

🎯 HIRING ISN’T JUST ABOUT SKILLS — IT’S ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE JOB.

A candidate can have the right experience on paper, but do they truly understand what the role requires?

Dave Pratt of Pratt Podcasting shared an important hiring lesson on The Hiring Confessional: the right person needs to understand what the job actually is, not just want the position.

Great hiring starts with clarity — knowing what you need, communicating it clearly, and finding candidates who can deliver.

💡 Stop hiring based on a résumé alone. Start hiring for the right fit.

🎧 Hear more real-world hiring insights on The Hiring Confessional hosted by Michael Hayes.

📈 Need help improving your hiring process?
Connect with Momentum Hiring Solutions and discover a better way to find the right people.

👉 https://mtm2recruit.com/

09/17/2026

🚨 STOP LOOKING FOR THE “UNICORN” CANDIDATE 🦄

Are you searching for a candidate who checks every single box?

That may be the problem.

As Michael Hayes explains, some companies put job ads out there hoping to attract the “unicorn” — while overlooking the other qualified candidates who could actually be a great fit.

And there’s another issue: speed matters. When a qualified candidate comes along, waiting a week to respond could mean they’ve already accepted another job. ⏳

Your hiring process shouldn’t be about finding the perfect candidate. It should be about identifying the right candidate and moving when the opportunity is there.

🎧 For more real-world hiring insights, watch the full episode of The Hiring Confessional hosted by Michael Hayes with guest Jeff Swanson of One Step Beyond Inc..

📈 Need help improving your hiring process?
Connect with Momentum Hiring Solutions:
👉 https://mtm2recruit.com/

What does a high-performance team actually look like?According to Tom Sullivan of Air2O, it starts with three simple cul...
09/16/2026

What does a high-performance team actually look like?

According to Tom Sullivan of Air2O, it starts with three simple cultural rules:

⚡ Get Stuff Done — Ex*****on matters.
🛠️ Work With What You Have — Don't let imperfect resources stop progress.
👀 See It. Sort It. — If you see a problem, take ownership instead of saying, “That's not my job.”

The result?

A culture where ownership isn't limited to leadership — everyone is responsible for making things better.

💾 Save this for your next team meeting.

🎧 Want more straight-talk insights on hiring, leadership, and workplace culture? Listen to the full episode of The Hiring Confessional.

💼 Need help finding the right people for your business? Connect with Momentum Hiring Solutions. 🔗 https://mtm2recruit.com/

09/15/2026

🚨 Your next great hire might not come from Indeed.

Some candidates don’t apply online.
They walk through your door and ask for a chance.

And that initiative can tell you something a resume never will.

As Michael Hayes and Tom Sullivan point out, someone willing to face rejection, knock on your door, and ask for a job may already be demonstrating initiative, resilience, and a get-it-done attitude.

💡 Don’t judge every candidate by their resume alone. Sometimes, the person who takes the initiative to show up is exactly the person you’re looking for.

🎙️ Watch more hiring insights on The Hiring Confessional.

💼 Need help finding the right people for your business? Connect with Momentum Hiring Solutions.
🔗 https://mtm2recruit.com/ or link in the comments.

🎙️ MEET THE EXPERTS OF THE HIRING CONFESSIONAL!Two conversations. Two perspectives. One focus: the future of hiring and ...
09/14/2026

🎙️ MEET THE EXPERTS OF THE HIRING CONFESSIONAL!

Two conversations. Two perspectives. One focus: the future of hiring and the workforce.

👤 Kaitlyn N. Anderson & McKenna Martin
Business & Marketing Professionals
Hear a fresh perspective on job searching, career growth, and what today’s young professionals need to know to get hired.

🎧 Episode 09: The Job Search Advice Every College Student Needs to Hear
👉 https://youtu.be/aArPu-TKJa4

👤 Mary Foote
Director, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)
Mary shares insights on AI, workforce trends, and what the data really says about the future of jobs.

🎧 Episode 10: Everyone Says AI Will Replace Jobs. Mary Foote Says the Data Tells a Different Story
👉 https://youtu.be/TwjMNZtrfyg

💬 Which conversation will you watch first?

🎙️ Follow The Hiring Confessional for more honest conversations about hiring, careers, leadership, and the future of work.

09/12/2026

🚨 YOUR COMPANY ISN’T THAT SPECIAL.

Think great candidates will wait around for your offer? Think again.

Top candidates have bills to pay, families to support, and other opportunities in front of them. If your hiring process moves too slowly, they’ll move on.

⏱️ Speed matters. Candidate experience matters. And great talent won’t wait forever.

💬 How quickly does your company typically make an offer?

🎧 Watch the full episode of The Hiring Confessional, hosted by Michael Hayes, featuring Katee Van Horn.

🚨 Need help improving your hiring process?
Connect with Momentum Hiring Solutions. https://mtm2recruit.com/

09/10/2026

👻 Is that LinkedIn job actually real?

Katee Van Horn and Michael Hayes break down ghost jobs, data farming, and why some job postings may not be what they seem.

💬 Have you ever applied for a ghost job?

🎧 Full conversation on The Hiring Confessional. Link in the comment.

🎙️ MEET THE FIRST 3 GUESTS OF THE HIRING CONFESSIONAL!Three experts. Three perspectives. One honest conversation about h...
09/08/2026

🎙️ MEET THE FIRST 3 GUESTS OF THE HIRING CONFESSIONAL!

Three experts. Three perspectives. One honest conversation about hiring, careers, recruiting, and workplace culture.

👤 Linda Williams
Real Estate Expert & Former TV Journalist
40+ years of experience building trust, connecting with people, and getting the deal done.

🎧 Episode 01: Welcome to the First Episode of Hiring Confessional
👉 https://youtu.be/dkGGTZD_4Cg

👤 Sean Dailey-Richardson
Partner & Co-Founder, Ascentria Search Partners
25+ years in recruiting and executive search, helping companies make strategic, long-term hires.

🎧 Episode 02: AI, Executive Search, and the Truth About Hiring
👉 https://youtu.be/Df89iBxMF1I

👤 Russ Law
Founder & CEO, vERENSICS
20+ years in intelligence, investigations, and risk analysis, helping organizations identify workplace risks.

🎧 Episode 03: What Hiring Gets Wrong
👉 https://youtu.be/bJwNa52_1FA

💬 Which episode will you watch first?

09/08/2026

Your hiring process could be costing you great candidates.

In today's competitive job market, waiting days to contact a qualified candidate can mean they've already accepted another offer.

If you're hiring, speed matters.

Momentum Hiring Solutions helps businesses find, screen, and connect with qualified candidates so you can spend less time searching and more time hiring.

👉 Need help with your hiring process? Visit https://mtm2recruit.com/

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The Hiring Confessional hosted by Michael D. Hayes with our featured guest Katee Van Horn. Link in the comment.

💬 How long does your company usually take to contact a candidate?

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