How Candidates Can Win in 2026 with Irena Stojanoska Popov, Talent Traction

Описание: In this episode of The Talent Traction Podcast, host Mike Cioffi sits down with Irena Stojanoska Popov, Talent Acquisition Manager at Talent Traction, to close out the year with a clear playbook for how candidates can win in 2026.

Hiring is getting more competitive, not less. Job markets are flooded, AI is everywhere, and expectations from hiring managers are shifting fast. Irena speaks with candidates every single week, giving her a front-row seat to what’s actually helping people stand out—and what’s quietly holding them back.

In this conversation, she breaks down what hiring managers will really care about in early 2026, how candidates should think about positioning (not reinventing) themselves, and the specific résumé, interview, and LinkedIn moves that make the biggest difference right now.

What you’ll learn from Irena Stojanoska Popov:

✅ The most common mistake even experienced candidates are still making
✅ The fastest fix that instantly makes candidates more competitive
✅ What hiring managers actually want to hear in interviews—but candidates often miss
✅ One interview answer that immediately raises a red flag
✅ How candidates should use AI responsibly—and where overusing it backfires
✅ What AI can’t replace in the hiring process
✅ The mindset shift candidates need to stay confident in a tough market
✅ The one thing every candidate should do before January to improve their odds in 2026

Whether you’re actively job searching or quietly preparing for what’s next, this episode delivers practical, no-fluff guidance to help you enter 2026 prepared, confident, and competitive.

Website: https://www.talenttraction.org/

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