On average, full-time job seekers apply to around 30 positions, yet only hear back from four! It’s no wonder 90% of Americans surveyed say that interviews are stressful. Some would even say they cause anxiety due to the high stakes involved. So just like everyone with a relative who overshares on social media, everyone has … Read more
“Try to be useful. Do things that are useful to your fellow human being.” – Elon Musk “Do something you are passionate about, and don’t chase the hot passion of the day.” – Jeff Bezos “(For new graduates) This is exactly the time to go live in Bali for a year. This is exactly when … Read more
When I think about how AI is impacting jobs, I’m reminded of how technology has always changed the norm. Those whose jobs were affected by technology either adapted to the change or, in some cases, hoped that the change wouldn’t affect them. However, hoping that things don’t change is a bad career strategy. Tech throughout … Read more
A recent CNBC report outlines how the tech sector is having a big 2024. It highlights how Nvidia just crushed earnings expectations. The AI boom remains in full swing. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index is up more than 8 percent year-to-date. However, the number of tech sector layoffs in 2024 has been outpacing the number of … Read more
A few years ago, Devin Banerjee, Editor at Large, Business & Finance at LinkedIn, sat down with Amazon’s CEO- Andy Jassy to learn about this career journey. Here’s an excerpt of that interview: Banerjee: Andy, let’s roll back the clock to your own career path in your 20s. Did you have a master plan? Or did … Read more
In the past, people made predictions about what would happen by 2020. Here are some things they thought would come true: ❌ Life expectancy would rise past 100. ❌ The common cold would be cured. ❌ Online shopping was expected to be a flop. Since we can’t accurately predict the future, let’s consider three factors … Read more
Scenario: The hiring manager tells the recruiter that he/she loves the candidate who just completed the interview process, but wants to see a few more candidates to compare. So what should the recruiter do now? First, here are some approaches I’ve come across on LinkedIn that I don’t advise: ❌ Find 2-3 more “B” candidates … Read more
Where do you see yourself in 20 years? If you’re wondering about what the future landscape of recruiting will look like then, I have three words for you: I don’t know. 🤷🏼♂️ However, I can illustrate how technology, innovation, and a purposeful mission statement have defined my recruiting career over the last two decades. These are several pivotal … Read more
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
