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
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
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
