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RecTalk at RecFest: Connecting the Recruitment Industry & TA Conversations | Screenloop

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About this episode

Nitin Sharma and Sean Kennedy host a lively, unscripted conversation live at RecFest UK with Screenloop founder Akbar Karenga, alongside Giulia Sciota, Kalpesh Baxi, Jo Major and Barbara Marinakis. The discussion celebrates what makes RecFest special and explores the importance of bringing different parts of the recruitment ecosystem together through genuine face-to-face conversations.

The episode covers what it takes to stand out at one of the recruitment industry's biggest events, the value of authentic connections across the community, and why connecting people remains central to recruitment. There is also industry banter around first-time attendees, the recruitment merch competition, and Screenloop's involvement as co-sponsor of RecTalk at the event.

Key takeaways

  • Face-to-face conversations and genuine connections remain central to building a strong recruitment community.
  • RecFest brings together diverse parts of the recruitment ecosystem, creating opportunities for meaningful engagement.
  • Vendors can connect authentically with the recruitment community by engaging in unscripted, human conversations.
  • The value of industry events lies in the less polished, more genuine interactions between professionals.
  • Building visibility at major recruitment events requires both strategic sponsorship and authentic community engagement.

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