Recruiter, HR Leader & Influencer; Bestselling Author of "Yes, You Are Being Judged: A Realist's Guide to Job Searching"
Mike Peditto Biography
Mike Peditto is a recruiting leader, author, and creator known for his candid, entertaining approach to demystifying the hiring and career process. As a former startup director, he blends years of hands-on experience with sharp social commentary to make complex hiring and branding topics accessible and actionable. Peditto has built a following of hundreds of thousands across social media by pulling back the curtain on the realities of recruiting, from broken systems to practical strategies for job seekers and hiring teams alike.
A sought-after speaker and panelist, Peditto has presented at major industry events including HR Tech, RecFest, and DisruptHR. His work has been featured in top podcasts and publications, and his book, "Yes, You Are Being Judged," became a #1 bestseller. Whether he’s on stage, behind a microphone, or creating viral content, Peditto brings a rare mix of humor, honesty, and deep industry insight, challenging audiences to rethink how careers really work and how to make them better.
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Mike Peditto Speaking Topics
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The Call Is Coming from Inside the ATS: Fixing Hiring Where It’s Actually Broken
HR teams love to talk about “bad candidates” and AI-generated resumes, but too often ignore the real monster in the house: their own systems. This talk takes a brutally honest look at the gaps inside modern hiring processes, from clunky applicant tracking systems to inconsistent candidate experiences. Drawing from years of in-the-trenches recruiting and viral social commentary, Mike Peditto highlights the ways internal inefficiencies and outdated mindsets kill great hiring before it even starts. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to make their systems work for them, not against them, and to stop blaming candidates for problems that we caused ourselves.
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Stop Posting Like a Company, Start Posting Like a Human
Employer branding isn’t about pretty career pages anymore, it’s about trust. And trust is built by real people saying real things. This session challenges companies and leaders to ditch sterile corporate content and start showing up online in ways that actually connect. Mike Peditto shares practical frameworks for weaving personal voices into brand strategy, drawing from viral campaigns, successful talent brands, and his own experience building a powerful public presence. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to humanize their messaging, grow their reach, and actually attract the talent and audiences they want.
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What topics does Mike Peditto speak about?
Mike Peditto is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Communication, Ethics & Integrity, Future of Work, Futurism, Human Resources, Marketing, Podcast Host, Social Media -
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Mike Peditto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Call Is Coming from Inside the ATS: Fixing Hiring Where It’s Actually Broken, Stop Posting Like a Company, Start Posting Like a Human, The Realistic Recruiter’s Guide to AI: What’s Hype and What Actually Helps, The Future of Work Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here and Building Influence in a Noisy World. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike Peditto for your event is available upon request. Mike Peditto generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erik Qualman, Ryan Estis, Erin McGoff, Tommy Swanhaus and Richard Bliss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Peditto for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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