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Episode Summary:In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Kirk Petyo, Managing Partner at Talent Factory Recruiting, to explore the art and science of hiring in MedTech. Kirk shares strategies for building magnetic employer brands, explains the difference between competencies and capabilities in candidates, and warns about the hidden costs of bad hires or delayed recruitment. They also discuss how to attract top talent from outside traditional MedTech backgrounds, and why companies must clearly define their values to thrive in today's competitive hiring landscape.Key Timestamps:[00:02:00] – Introduction to Kirk Petyo and Talent Factory Recruiting's unique approach[00:05:30] – What makes a company a "magnet" for top talent in MedTech[00:12:20] – How to recruit candidates from outside traditional MedTech backgrounds[00:20:00] – How to differentiate between a good worker and a good interviewer[00:30:10] – The ripple effects of a single bad hire in a MedTech company