{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Build a Long-Term Career in Talent","description":"What does it take to thrive in talent\u2014even when hiring freezes hit? In this episode, Amir talks with Frank Cebek about building a durable, impactful career in talent acquisition and people leadership. From surviving market downturns to translating business context into recruiting value, Frank shares his journey from consultant to senior people leader\u2014and what skills made all the difference. This one\u2019s packed with practical advice for recruiters, HR leaders, and anyone in people ops navigating today\u2019s volatile job market.  \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways   Business fluency sets you apart. Understand the \u201cwhy\u201d behind hiring, not just the \u201cwhat.\u201d   Consulting habits stick. Structured thinking, stakeholder alignment, and data storytelling carry over.   Downturns are growth opportunities. Expand into comp, HR ops, or mobility when hiring slows.   Being technical earns trust. Know the frameworks and you\u2019ll win over hiring managers.   Influence through storytelling. Great recruiters don\u2019t just screen\u2014they sell talent internally.    \ud83d\udccc Quote of the Episode  \u201cIf there\u2019s a problem, go fix it. Senior leaders value people who push through and figure out how to get the job done.\u201d \u2013 Frank Cebek   \ud83d\udd52 Timestamped Highlights   00:22 \u2013 Intro to Frank and the theme of long-term careers in talent   01:05 \u2013 What SeatGeek really does: primary SaaS + ticket marketplace   04:27 \u2013 Building adaptability by working with Bay Area startups   06:30 \u2013 Internal vs external recruiting: same values, different tempo   08:18 \u2013 Bringing consulting rigor into in-house roles   11:21 \u2013 Staying technically fluent to earn credibility with engineering   14:14 \u2013 Showing recruiter value even when you're not the final decision-maker   16:30 \u2013 Telling the story behind \u201cunknown\u201d developers in a .NET Core migration   18:45 \u2013 How to use downturns to upskill, not exit the industry   23:18 \u2013 Why business context fuels career longevity in TA   25:28 \u2013 Connect with Frank on LinkedIn for more TA and HR tech insights   ","author_name":"The Talent Tango","author_url":"http:\/\/www.elevano.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36280460\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187396145"}