TALKING TALENT - Tim Browning on AI Rejection, Candidate Experience & Keeping Recruitment Simple

In this episode of Talking Talent, a RecTalk podcast hosted by Nitin Sharma  and Sean Kennedy, the duo sit down with Tim Browning, internal Recruitment Lead at Supermassive Games to unpack the real challenges facing recruiters and candidates in today’s job market—particularly in gaming and tech.From the rise of AI-driven rejection systems to the declining quality of candidate experience, Tim shares why the human touch still matters and how he approaches high-volume hiring with empathy and transparency. The trio dives into:Why great candidates are getting rejected faster than ever.The balance between automation and authenticity in recruitment.How cultural nuances shape rejection communication across markets.The importance of simplifying internal processes (“KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid”).Why TA teams need to focus on clarity, speed, and empathy—without overcomplicating hiring.Tim also reflects on his own journey at Supermassive Games, scaling a mid-sized studio with nearly 180 staff, and why keeping recruitment straightforward is the secret to success in fast-moving creative industries.The chat wraps up with personal reflections on resilience, rejection, and why recruiters should stop waiting for January to make change—just start now.Who This Episode Is For:Talent Acquisition professionals struggling with high application volumes.Recruiters in gaming, tech, or creative sectors balancing automation with authenticity.HR leaders interested in improving candidate experience and communication.Anyone navigating job rejection or layoffs and looking for a candid, humorous perspective.🔗 Connect with Tim Browninghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-browning101/Supermassive Games: https://www.supermassivegames.com/🔗 Connect with the hostsSean Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanthetaguy/Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/Discover recruitment tools and services at Rectools.io:https://www.rectools.io/Find out about the Recruitment Curry Club:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/New episodes of RecTalk, Founder Diaries and Talking Talent drop every Wednesday and Friday.Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/#TalkingTalent #RecTalk #RecruitmentPodcast #TimBrowning #SupermassiveGames #TalentAcquisition #CandidateExperience #AIRecruiting #RecruiterLife #GameIndustry #HRTech #Hiring #NitinSharma #SeanKennedy