Decoding Candidate Intent: From Talent Pulse to Interview Insight ft Shafi Ahmad | Ep. 13

Описание: Why do candidates really move?

It is not always compensation. It is not always titles. And it is rarely just about the next brand name on a CV.
In this episode of H.I.R.E.D. by IIMJobs and All Things Talent (ATT), we sit down with Shafi Ahmad, Head of Recruitment – India and Head of the Application Service Line across Global Delivery Centres, to unpack what truly drives career decisions today.
With over 20 years of hiring experience across Asia Pacific, the UK and Europe, Shafi shares sharp, practical insights on:
The emotional and career shifts influencing job moves today
How expectations differ across early, mid, and leadership stages
Spotting genuine intent versus passive curiosity
Designing interviews that go beyond skill validation
The blind spots interviewers must watch out for
And how hiring conversations can become more human and aligned
This is not a conversation about filling roles.
It is about understanding intent.
If you are in talent acquisition, leadership, or hiring, this episode will make you rethink how you listen in interviews.
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