# Ep41: From Question to Shortlist: A Repeatable AI-Supported Recruitment Workflow Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013/ep41-from-question-to-shortlist-a-repeatable-ai-supported-recruitment-workflow Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013/ep41-from-question-to-shortlist-a-repeatable-ai-supported-recruitment-workflow.md Podcast: [A.I. In Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013) Published: 2026-01-02T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://atc.captivate.fm/episode/ep41- Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c820e5c1-815e-4835-a431-eba34bb6e8bd.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-i-in-football-6622013/episodes/ep41-from-question-to-shortlist-a-repeatable-ai-supported-recruitment-workflow Duration seconds: 2080 ## Resource Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Summary In this episode, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield discuss a detailed analysis of football team management and recruitment processes. They explore the significance of asking the right questions, defining roles and behaviors, and understanding constraints in player recruitment. The conversation also delves into the use of AI in recruitment, emphasizing its role as a supportive tool rather than a decision-maker. The episode concludes with a focus on the importance of a structured recruitment process to ensure effective team building. Takeaways Family gatherings provide a sense of community and support. Effective communication is key in team management. Vague questions lead to vague shortlists in recruitment. Defining roles and behaviours is crucial for recruitment success. Constraints such as budget and age must be considered in recruitment. Building a market involves defining leagues and player thresholds. Shortlisting should include rationales and questions for each candidate. AI can enhance recruitment but should not replace human judgment. A structured recruitment process is essential for consistency. Iterating and validating the recruitment process leads to better outcomes. Happy New Year Everybody! Useful Links Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Support The Show - Buy David and Tom a bag of peanut M&M's. Instagram Youtube Channel ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-i-in-football-6622013/episodes/ep41-from-question-to-shortlist-a-repeatable-ai-supported-recruitment-workflow/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013/ep41-from-question-to-shortlist-a-repeatable-ai-supported-recruitment-workflow.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.