Author 55 articles

Steven Lu

Articles by Steven Lu on the Pin blog.

  • CEO & Co-Founder of Pin
  • Nearly a decade of recruiting technology expertise
  • Co-founded and helped sell Interseller to Greenhouse
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How to Improve Candidate Experience: A Data-Backed Guide
Outreach and Candidate Engagement
Steven Lu

How to Improve Candidate Experience: A Data-Backed Guide

Candidate experience is at a 13-year low - only 26% of candidates rate it great. Data-backed fixes for scheduling delays, ghosting, and application friction.

Best Executive Recruiting Firms in 2026: Top 10 Ranked
Recruiting Agencies, Staffing, and RPO
Steven Lu

Best Executive Recruiting Firms in 2026: Top 10 Ranked

Top 10 executive recruiting firms ranked for 2026 — SHREK firms, retained search fees ($80K-$200K+), specialty practices, plus AI-powered sourcing from $100/mo.

02 Articles by Steven Lu

55 articles, most recent first. Starred posts marked with .

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Interviews and Assessment · Hiring Process and Operations Skills Assessment and Gap Analysis Guide for Recruiters 2026 Steven Lu · May 2, 2026
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ATS and Recruiting Software · AI Recruiting Recruiting CRM Features: The Essential 2026 Checklist Steven Lu · May 1, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations · Sourcing and Candidate Search LinkedIn Talent Connect 2026 Guide: Dates, Location, Schedule Steven Lu · Apr 28, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations · Interviews and Assessment Candidate Ghosting: Why It Happens and How to Stop It in 2026 Steven Lu · Apr 27, 2026
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Compliance, Legal, and DEI · Hiring Process and Operations Adverse Impact in Hiring: What It Is and How to Avoid It Steven Lu · Apr 25, 2026
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Hiring Metrics and Benchmarks · Sourcing and Candidate Search LinkedIn Talent Insights 2026: The Complete Recruiter Guide Steven Lu · Apr 25, 2026
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Interviews and Assessment 50 Essential Job Interview Questions by Role Type Steven Lu · Apr 25, 2026
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AI Recruiting · Compliance, Legal, and DEI AI Recruiting Mistakes: 10 Costly Errors Teams Make in 2026 Steven Lu · Apr 24, 2026
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ATS and Recruiting Software · ATS Pricing SmartRecruiters vs Greenhouse: The Complete 2026 ATS Guide Steven Lu · Apr 24, 2026
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Hiring Metrics and Benchmarks · AI Recruiting Mid-Year Recruiting Trends 2026: What's Changed Since January Steven Lu · Apr 24, 2026
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Hiring Metrics and Benchmarks · AI Recruiting Talent Analytics: A Practical Guide for Recruiting Teams Steven Lu · Apr 20, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations How to Improve Recruiter-Hiring Manager Collaboration Steven Lu · Apr 8, 2026
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Sourcing and Candidate Search How to Recruit Passive Candidates on LinkedIn Without InMail Steven Lu · Apr 5, 2026
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Industry and Role Guides Executive Search: The Complete Guide for Recruiters Steven Lu · Mar 31, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations Automated Recruiting: How to Streamline Your Hiring Process Steven Lu · Mar 30, 2026
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Industry and Role Guides Hiring for Startups: Compete for Talent on a Lean Budget Steven Lu · Mar 30, 2026
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Sourcing and Candidate Search Talent Sourcing: A Complete Guide for Recruiters Steven Lu · Mar 29, 2026
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Outreach and Candidate Engagement How to Improve Candidate Experience: A Data-Backed Guide Steven Lu · Mar 21, 2026
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Recruiting Agencies, Staffing, and RPO How to Choose a Recruiting Agency: 7-Factor Buyer's Guide Steven Lu · Mar 14, 2026
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Recruiting Agencies, Staffing, and RPO Best Executive Recruiting Firms in 2026: Top 10 Ranked Steven Lu · Mar 13, 2026
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AI Recruiting · Industry and Role Guides 10 Best AI Tools for Talent Acquisition in 2026 Steven Lu · Mar 8, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations What Is 360 Recruitment? Full-Desk Recruiting Explained Steven Lu · Mar 3, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations What Is a Personality Hire? A Guide for Recruiters Steven Lu · Feb 28, 2026
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Hiring Process and Operations Recruiting on Xing: Guide for European Hiring Steven Lu · Feb 24, 2026
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AI Recruiting AI Recruiting Agents: How Autonomous Hiring Actually Works Steven Lu · Feb 17, 2026
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Industry and Role Guides What Is Talent Acquisition? A Complete Guide for HR Teams Steven Lu · Feb 10, 2026
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AI Recruiting AI Hiring Tools: 9 Platforms That Automate the Full Funnel Steven Lu · Feb 8, 2026
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AI Recruiting How to Use AI in Hiring: 7-Step Guide for Recruiters Steven Lu · Feb 7, 2026
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AI Recruiting Why Your Recruitment Sourcing AI Isn't As Smart As You Think It Is Steven Lu · Feb 5, 2026
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AI Recruiting 12 Best AI Recruiting Tools in 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide Steven Lu · Jan 20, 2026
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