Has the internet ruined The Job Hunt? - Edan Haddock
Has the internet ruined The Job Hunt?
It was once a very human-centric process, but for so many of us, the internet has transformed looking for work into an automated, opaque, and intensely competitive digital gauntlet.
To help us unpack what’s going on, we’re joined by Edan Haddock, Global Head of Talent and People Experience at Movember.
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/edan-haddock-total-talent/id1833735442
00:00 The Evolution of Job Hunting in the Digital Age
03:02 The Impact of Technology on Recruitment
06:03 The Human Connection in Virtual Interviews
08:50 Navigating the Job Application Process
11:43 The Role of AI in Recruitment
14:58 Addressing Bias and Ethics in AI Hiring
17:52 The Future of Recruitment: Human-Centric Approaches
21:08 Strategies for Candidates and Employers
23:46 The Importance of Personalisation in Applications
26:52 The Balance of AI and Human Interaction
29:41 Looking Ahead: The Future of Job Searches
32:54 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
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job hunting, recruitment, technology, AI, human connection, application process, bias, ethics, future of work, personalisation
Edan Haddock
Head of Talent and People Experience - Movember
Edan Haddock is a distinguished HR leader, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the Talent Acquisition and Recruitment sectors. As the Head of Talent and People Experience (Global) at Movember, Edan plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s end-to-end global talent strategy. His remit spans across employer branding, workforce planning, talent management, strategic recruitment, and enhancing the overall candidate and employee experience.
Edan is responsible for building inclusive hiring practices and designing innovative talent solutions that align with Movember’s mission to change the face of men’s health.
In this leadership role, Edan partners closely with executive teams across Australia, the UK, the US, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada to ensure the organisation attracts, retains, and grows world-class talent.
He has led the evolution of Movember’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP), championing a culture that celebrates purpose, community, and wellbeing. Under his leadership, the talent function has become more proactive, data-driven, and human-centred—helping Movember to deliver on its ambitious impact and growth goals globally.
Passionate about showcasing the Australian talent industry on the global stage, Edan continues to influence and innovate within the HR community. He is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness in the workplace and champions the role of creativity, empathy, and vulnerability in building high-performing teams.