#32- Elevating the Candidate Voice: Masoud Ardestani’s story from Meta to Rapha

Digital Recruiter Podcast

Episode Summary

In this insightful episode, Clark sits down with Masoud Ardestani, the founder of Rapha - a platform that helps recruiters and hiring managers get high-fidelity signals from applicants without picking up the phone. Masoud's origin story is one that many can relate to - struggling to stand out during the job hunt despite an impressive background. From this pain point, the idea for Rapha was born.

Masoud and Clark dive deep into the value Rapha provides by allowing candidates to control the narrative and convey their full story beyond just a resume. They discuss how Rapha enables asynchronous collaboration between recruiters and hiring managers, streamlining the process while ensuring cultural fit. With AI integrations on the horizon, Rapha aims to transcribe audio submissions, provide question prompts, and even shortlist candidates. As Masoud states, "In the future of hiring, resumes will be an afterthought" - tune in to learn how Rapha is pioneering this paradigm shift.

Masoud’s Bio

Recruiting was a human-to-human transaction, but sadly, it had been lost in translation. Masoud was here to change that.

He was on a mission to redefine how humans are hired. By leveraging the power of technology, he sought to bring back the personal connection, the emotions, and the true character behind each applicant. His innovative platform empowered companies to move beyond traditional resumes and embrace a more holistic approach to talent acquisition.

Masoud believed that by listening to candidates' stories, he could unlock their true potential and discover the hidden gems that traditional methods often overlooked. He was determined to transform the recruitment process through a more personal and insightful approach.

You can find Masoud on LinkedIn or check out his website at https://www.withrapha.com/home

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