Is This Still A Good Time? #5 - Farah Sharghi: The Psychology of Recruiting
Former software engineer turned recruiter Farah Sharghi has built hiring strategies at some of the biggest names in tech — Google, TikTok, Uber, Lyft, and The New York Times. In this lively conversation with host Mike Peditto, she breaks down what most people get wrong about internal recruiting, how to manage “difficult” hiring managers, and why the psychology of influence is a recruiter’s most important skill.
Farah also shares candid stories from inside high-pressure environments — including a complete process overhaul at The New York Times that left her entire department fuming before it turned into a massive success — and her unfiltered thoughts on AI replacing recruiters (spoiler: “good luck with that”).
Farah Sharghi is a recruiting and career coach with a background that spans engineering, people management, and creative storytelling. A former recruiter for Google, TikTok, Uber, Lyft, and The New York Times, she now helps job seekers and recruiters alike navigate the ever-changing world of hiring.
Connect with Farah:
- YouTube: Farah Sharghi
- LinkedIn: Farah Sharghi
- Instagram: @farahsharghi
- TikTok: @farahsharghi
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