#67 - Justin Marcus, President, Gratus Staffing

In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Justin Marcus, President of Gratus Staffing, to discuss what executives need to know about today’s evolving hiring market. Justin shares his perspective on what makes candidates stand out, the importance of communicating complex experience simply, and why executives need to balance confidence with humility throughout the interview process. They also explore how finance leadership roles are shifting from traditional technical positions toward strategic operator roles, why relationships remain one of the most effective ways to break into new opportunities, and how AI is changing recruiting and finance. Justin also shares the thinking behind Big Four Talent and OfferAlign, including how better alignment around compensation, career goals, and candidate motivations can help companies improve hiring outcomes. Justin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-m-marcus/