Why You’re NOT Getting Hired (From a Recruiter Who Sees Everything)

If you're applying for jobs and not getting callbacks, you're probably making these mistakes.

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, recruiting expert Michael Hayes sits down with recruiter Michael Bassett to break down what actually happens behind the scenes in hiring—from resumes and interviews to AI, and why candidates get rejected without explanation.

With years of experience helping companies hire top talent, Michael Hayes shares real-world insights most candidates never hear.

You’ll learn:

• Why AI won’t replace human hiring (yet)
• The biggest resume mistakes recruiters see every day
• What makes candidates instantly stand out—or get rejected
• Why slow hiring processes lose top talent
• The truth about interviews, references, and job applications

If you're serious about getting hired—or hiring better—this episode gives you practical, no-fluff insight from people who actually make hiring decisions.

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What if your job was to walk into situations most people can’t even imagine?

In this episode of Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes, recruiting expert and founder of Momentum Hiring Solutions, sat down with Leanne Lesaffre, owner of T.A.C.T. (Trauma and Casualty Team), to talk about a side of work—and life—that rarely gets discussed. From handling extreme environments to working with people on their worst days, this conversation goes far beyond what you’d expect.

But this isn’t just about the job.

We also dive into:

• Why so many people leave jobs after just months
• The truth about “growth” (and why most can’t define it)
• What hiring managers actually look for today
• Why being on time still matters more than ever

Some jobs test your skills. Others test who you are.

🎧 If you’ve ever questioned your career path, work ethic, or what it really takes to grow—this episode will challenge you.

Watch until the end if you want a perspective most people never hear.

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Why do companies still make bad hires — even after multiple interviews, background checks, and long hiring processes?

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes sits down with Russ Law, co-founder and CEO of Verensics, to unpack what most employers, recruiters, and hiring managers still get wrong when it comes to hiring, interviewing, and employee risk.

Russ explains why resumes, references, and standard screening tools often miss the biggest red flags — and how behavioral interviewing, better hiring questions, and AI-assisted tools can help companies make smarter decisions before problems show up on the job.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why bad hires often start with weak interview processes
• What background checks and drug tests fail to reveal
• How AI in hiring can help — without replacing human judgment
• Why too many interviews cost companies strong candidates
• The role of integrity, trust, and culture in hiring
• How companies can reduce turnover, misconduct, and hiring mistakes
• Why leadership often doesn’t realize how broken the hiring process is

They also explore how better screening can uncover behavioral red flags earlier, improve interview conversations, and help employers protect company culture before bigger issues begin.

If you’re a business owner, recruiter, staffing leader, HR professional, or hiring manager, this episode offers practical insight into how to avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a stronger team.