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Before LinkedIn Took Over, Monster.com Ruled: Kat Kibben on Hiring Chaos | Workplace Weirdness
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- Workplace Weirdness™
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- Mar 4, 2026
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- 1621
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Summary
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with recruiting expert, writer, and speaker Kat Kibben to unpack the strange (and often frustrating) realities of modern hiring. Kat brings over 15 years of experience, starting at Monster.com. They are known for helping teams write inclusive job postings and rethink how hiring actually works. A longtime voice in human-centered hiring, Kat shares why the language we use in job postings can make or break a candidate’s chances, and what companies get wrong more often than they realize. In this episode: The hidden reasons your job applications get ghosted How biased job posting language quietly filters out talent The real story behind internal roles that never get posted What happens when candidates change their names to get interviews Lessons from Kat’s unconventional career, including remote work from a van Resources and Links: Katrina Kibben · Website: http://katrinakibben.com/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/ Maya Kovalsky · LinkedIn: Maya Kadar Kovalsky Workplace Weirdness · Email: [email protected] · Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.