40 | State of Hiring in 2024 with Dan Jackson @ OutScout

BreakOut Podcast

Summary:

In this episode of the Breakout Podcast, the hosts discuss the dynamic tech hiring market with Dan Jackson, OutScout's Director of Client Engagement and Investor Partnerships. The conversation covers the challenges of recruiting in a fluctuating market, key hiring trends for 2023, and predictions for the rest of the year. They delve into the performance and expectations for product marketing and sales roles, the impact of recent layoffs on talent acquisition, and the evolving demands of executive leadership hires. Dan also shares insights on how the external recruitment landscape is adjusting, and they both address the effects of company culture on attracting top talent. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the necessity of continuous market assessment and adapting to new technologies like AI to stay ahead.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:40 Welcome to Breakout Podcast

01:07 Introducing Dan Jackson

01:21 State of Hiring: Mid-Year Review

02:41 Dan Jackson's Background

04:12 Key Hiring Data Points for 2023

07:10 Trends in Go-to-Market Hiring

12:07 Challenges in the Hiring Market

29:03 Market Predictions and Trends

32:24 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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