Tech Connects

About Tech Connects

Tech Connects is where technologists, executives, hiring managers, recruiters, and entrepreneurs all gather to discuss some of the biggest questions facing technology and technologists today, with a special focus on tech hiring and careers. We'll discuss everything from the current state of tech employment to how organizations are adjusting to the ever-changing future of tech work. Along the way, we'll provide the insight that recruiters and hiring managers need to understand, attract and create the right environments for tech candidates, while technologists will find information vital to building their dream careers. Tech Connects is a production of DHI Group, Inc., the parent company of Dice.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Paul Farnsworth

Category

business · business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2022

Latest episode

24 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

32 of 69 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside the 2026 Tech Hiring Market with Recruiter Ted Hellmuth

   The 2026 tech hiring market is loosening up — and the rules have changed. Ted Hellmuth, founder of recruiting firm IQ Clarity, joins Paul Farnsworth to unpack what's driving demand, where AI fits in, and the mistakes holding both employers and candidates back. Key insights from this episode: • Hiring demand is up, especially for leadership roles — a strong signal that companies are investing again • AI proficiency is now a dividing line: candidates who can stitch AI tools together and explain their process get hired fast • Employers dragging out five-round interview processes are losing top talent to faster competitors • Job seekers relying only on applications are missing 60% of the process — networking and referrals still win • Lateral moves inside a company can be a powerful entry point, especially for early-career professionals • 2026 will be a year of transformation — not a return to normal Ted Hellmuth is the founder of IQ Clarity, a Denver-based boutique recruiting firm specializing in engineering and tech placements. Dice is the leading tech career platform. Find your next role — or your next hire — at Dice.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   3 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How AI Agents Are Reshaping the Recruiting Process

   Host Paul Farnsworth interviews Mahe Bayireddi, CEO of Phenom, exploring how AI agents are revolutionizing recruiting by automating workflows and enhancing identity verification, while highlighting the critical role of data quality and work redesign.

3. 

   29 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Recruiting and Training in a World of AI Content

   Talent Principal Mike Pitta at Guild discusses how AI transforms workforce training from episodic programs to continuous learning, emphasizing soft skills and adaptability as crucial for employees, in this interview.

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Inside the 2026 Tech Hiring Market with Recruiter Ted Hellmuth

Published 24 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah. Yeah, I think, you know, obviously there's been a pipeline of more junior engineers, you know, both through comp sci courses, but also boot camps. I mean, a lot of coding boot camps, I know they're shifting to AI. I will also say if you are motivated, there's a ton of resource available out on the internet to learn all these tools that are effectively available free. You know, I also recognize that as you get more mature in your career, those more senior developers are specialists and experts in a particular field. And that is something that takes a little bit more effort to kind of stretch your past. […]

Who has been a guest on Tech Connects

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mahe Bayireddi
• Mike Pitta
• Amy Thibodeau
• Scott Brighton
• Dr Rebecca Swift

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

75

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