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TALKING TALENT - Degrees, Recruitment, and AI, with Mark Kunaseelan of UAL

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About this episode

Nitin Sharma and Sean Kennedy host Talking Talent, exploring the transition from agency to in-house recruitment and the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. They discuss why moving into in-house roles presents unexpected challenges and examine recruitment in higher education and the public sector.

Mark Kunaseelan, Head of Resourcing at University of the Arts London, joins for an in-depth conversation about purpose-driven hiring, the relevance of degrees in modern careers, and the practical impact of AI and automation on recruitment. The discussion covers how apprenticeships and accessibility in education could transform the future workforce, and the importance of culture fit and purpose when selecting new roles.

Key takeaways

  • Transitioning from agency to in-house recruitment involves challenges beyond what many recruiters anticipate.
  • Mark discusses whether degrees remain essential and why some roles paradoxically require advanced qualifications.
  • AI's impact on hiring differs significantly from the hype; understanding what actually helps matters.
  • Apprenticeships and educational accessibility could reshape the future talent pool and workforce development.
  • Culture fit and organisational purpose should drive recruitment decisions at all levels.

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