Recruiting leader and creator Mike Peditto joins Enrique Ruiz to talk about his new book, Yes, You’re Being Judged, and the very real mechanics of today’s hiring market. Known online as “The Realistic Recruiter,” Mike breaks down how he live-documented a job search across TikTok and Instagram, why TA teams should read a book written for candidates, and what actually happens in the rooms where hiring decisions are made. He shares how speaking at HR Tech, DisruptHR, RecFest, and LinkedIn’s events is shaping his work with companies, and why authenticity across platforms matters just as much as your resume.

Mike also opens up about life as a working parent, the messy balance between travel and family, and the mindset shifts that help candidates move forward. His punch-list for job seekers in 2025 is refreshingly blunt: decenter yourself from the process, stop being afraid to not get hired, and “play a little hard to get” so you land in the right role, not just any role. Plus, a quick reality check on the “Open to Work” banner and other perennial debates.

Grab Mike’s book, Yes, You’re Being Judged, and follow along for more straight talk on hiring, job search, and modern TA.
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