Straight Talk From a Recruiter: What Gets You Seen, Heard, and Hired
June 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Posted jobs as of June 10, 2026
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Join Intel alum and executive career strategist Gina Riley for a candid conversation with Lauren Surman, a recruiting leader, entrepreneur, podcast host, and one of the most refreshingly direct voices in the hiring space.
Lauren built her own recruiting and consulting business while helping companies hire talent and coaching candidates through career transitions and interviews. She is known for her straightforward, no-fluff approach and for generously showing up for job seekers through years of hosting The Friday Live With Lauren Show, where she brought together leaders and experts to help people learn, laugh, and level up.
Lauren has built her career with a scrappy mindset. She creates opportunities, builds relationships, and says what many people in recruiting are thinking but may not say out loud. She also recently navigated her own career transition into a new role with Compass Group, giving her an unusually current perspective on today’s market.
Her story is a reminder that even people inside recruiting have to adapt, reposition themselves, rethink their message, and play the long game.
In this session, we’ll pull back the curtain on:
- How recruiters actually work and what candidates misunderstand
- What helps professionals get noticed and what gets ignored
- Why broad experience can create confusion without a clear lane
- How relationships often create opportunities before applications do
- Why strong candidates sometimes become the “runner-up”
- What presence and professionalism still signal in today’s market
Expect practical advice, honest observations, and a few things recruiters usually say behind closed doors.
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