Why Inclusivity Matters More Than Ever in Hiring

The brilliant Liz Kingston and Alexandra Ahmet join the We Are PoWEr Podcast - bringing a conversation about making recruitment more inclusive, removing the fear from interviews, and building confidence for anyone chasing their next opportunity.As part of BT’s talent team, Liz and Alexandra aren’t just hiring people - they’re rethinking how the process works. From making interviews transparent and prep-friendly to encouraging candidates to always ask questions, they share how curiosity and authenticity can set you apart. They open up about the moments they’re most proud of, the lessons that reshaped their own careers, and why inclusivity is everyone’s responsibility - not just leadership’s.Balancing ambition with real life, they reveal how they juggle work, family, and even the fast-changing world of AI recruitment, all while staying true to themselves. Their message is simple: don’t dim your ambition, and remember there’s more than one way to get where you want to go.In this episode:Why asking questions is the most underrated career skillHow BT is making recruitment less intimidating and more transparentPersonal lessons on authenticity, ambition, and self-beliefWhy inclusivity is everyone’s job – not just leadership’sThe role of AI in recruitment and what it means for future talentSuperpowers: juggling & compartmentalisationTrusting your gut and taking different routes to successFind out more about We Are PoWEr here.  💫