the Executives · A Dialogue with Majid

Matthias Schmeißer, Global Senior Director, Talent ‪@emnify‬ & Talent Acquisition Expert

With Matthias Schmeisser

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About this episode

This episode features Matthias Schmeisser, Global Senior Director of Talent at emnify and 2023 EMEA Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year, in a discussion on the future of recruitment. With over 13 years of experience at companies like Zalando and Beamery, Matthias reflects on his journey and the shift from traditional talent acquisition to a broader talent-focused approach.

He shares insights on building strong employer brands, using data analytics, and tackling digital recruitment challenges. The episode also offers strategies for small businesses competing with larger firms, best practices for candidate engagement, and advice for job seekers.

Matthias concludes with his vision for the future of talent acquisition and what “good” truly looks like in the evolving field.

Episode chapters

00:11 Introduction
00:28 Matthias introduction
02:32 Topic introduction
02:47 What is emnify?
04:10 What motivated Matthias to pursue a career in talent acquisition?
08:26 The evolution of talent acquisition with digital technology
12:17 Critical components of a strong employer brand
16:13 Importance of data analytics in modern talent acquisition
23:50 Practical strategies for overcoming digital recruitment challenges
32:40 Definition of what good looks like in talent acquisition
49:10 How small businesses can compete with larger corporations in talent attraction?
53:30 Best practices for managing and engaging candidates
58:15 Advice for someone who is looking for a job currently
01:06:26 The future of talent acquisition
01:11:20 Conclusion

About the guest

Matthias Schmeisser

Global Senior Director, Talent at emnify

Matthias is an industry expert with over 13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Having worked with prominent corporate companies like Zalando and Scout24, as well as innovative scale-ups like Beamery and Visual Meta, Matthias has built his expertise in maturing hiring cultures, transitioning to skill-based hiring, building strong employer brands, and leveraging data-driven talent acquisition strategies. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder of TA Crunch Berlin, a community fostering connections and inclusion among TA professionals in Berlin. Matthias also shares his vision for the future of talent acquisition and practical advice for companies and job seekers alike.

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