Ruben Garcia 
There are numerous effective questions that a tech recruiter can pose to a potential candidate, so why has this one particular question persisted for years? When I first entered the world of IT recruiting, I was advised to inform candidates that “I’m not technically inclined.” This allowed me to evade the responsibility of asking, or … Read more
Do you know what helps a tech recruiter become great at their job? 👍 A great hiring manager. I’ve collaborated closely with hiring managers for over 20 years. As a result, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to work with and learn from, some outstanding leaders at F500 companies to growing SaaS firms. Here are some characteristics of the most inspiring, … Read more
How to learn from Rejection: Corporate Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Partners, and Executive Recruiters are all going after the same thing… top talent. So instead of waiting for top candidates to apply to a job posting, recruiters are conducting email campaigns in an effort to gain interest in their roles. Do you want a peek … Read more
Did you know that top tech talent wants to know why they should work for you? While money is important, it’s not the only thing. Candidates care about working with newer technologies, building up their skills, being part of a culture that values technology, connecting with a purpose they find meaningful, and working on interesting … Read more
Back in the Spring 2018, I was a Technology Corporate Recruiter for a Fortune 500 Company, on a mission to hire rising seniors for our summer internship program. It was a daunting task, with over 500 resumes flooding in from top colleges for just six internship slots in IT. To make things worse, I also … Read more
As much as we want to believe that all candidates attending an interview are genuine and have the required qualifications, it is becoming increasingly common for candidates to use tools like ChatGPT to beat their interview. When using ChatGPT, candidates can generate answers to potential interview questions and practice their responses, giving them a competitive advantage over those who have not.
