{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69d8040600eb02bda1b97db1/69f916e5836b4ec7188e5142?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Employers are Actually Looking For Today with Jim Beqaj","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69d8040600eb02bda1b97db1/1777933038124-5fd0bd15-cc71-4a9b-bafc-6beba4b6b84e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We take a look at how hiring has shifted from evaluating résumés and credentials to understanding people at a much deeper level.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim Beqaj, a corporate recruiter, executive coach, and leader who has hired nearly a thousand people across industries, joins us to break down what employers are really prioritizing in 2026 and why traditional hiring tools are no longer enough.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about how AI is flooding the hiring process with applications, how adaptability is now valued over experience, and how both candidates and employers are struggling to define what a good “fit” actually means.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to <a href=\"https://www.jimbeqaj.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jim Beqaj</a> for joining us.</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p>You can talk to Workerbee 24/7 at <a href=\"http://workerbee.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">workerbee.ai</a>.</p><p>Follow Workerbee on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/workerbeeai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Nikki’s executive consulting company: <a href=\"https://the-hiveco.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Hive Co.</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Workerbee, Inc."}