Giovanni Torres’ Post

This is a vital lesson for any entrepreneur: never underestimate the power of your network 💪 . While money is crucial, it cannot purchase the intangible values that truly enrich a workplace—respect, care, and support. These are not just gifts; they are superpowers we bestow upon our colleagues. And when someone departs from a well-nurtured team, these superpowers don't vanish; they proliferate, enhancing every new environment they reach 📈. Always remember, every former team member is a lifelong connection, offering endless inspiration, mentorship, and trusted business opportunities. A network does not terminate with employment. Continually engage with your former colleagues and witness how it exponentially elevates your professional journey🚀.

1 year in a corporate job VS 6 months in an early-stage startup: At a Corporate Job: Engaged in a professional environment that instilled values of professionalism, etiquette, and effective communication. Embraced stability with a consistent 9-5 routine, providing opportunities to contribute to various projects. Operated within a structured framework, facilitating easy planning and scheduling. Experienced steady growth and skill development, mastering essential tools. Transition to Early Stage Startup: Embraced the freedom to dive into diverse areas including fundraising, technology, sales, marketing, hiring, branding, and design, enriching perspectives on business and career. Engaged directly with CXO-level professionals, gaining invaluable insights through interactions. Fostered an environment where failure is embraced as a learning opportunity, encouraging teamwork to rectify mistakes. Nurtured a culture where ideas are not only welcomed but actively implemented, fostering creativity and innovation. Experienced a flexible work schedule where the boundaries between work and personal time blur due to the enjoyable nature of work combined with continuous learning and implementation. P.S. - While these reflections capture my journey, I'm keen to hear about yours. Feel free to share your thoughts and insights below! 😊

4,500 critical hires at an 87% success rate in the EMEA VC start-up & scale-up sector—here’s how we do it 👇 Like any great service business, you need a unique combination of People, Process, and Technology: People = The strength & variety of your talent capabilities to deliver Process = A way of working/system you've refined that delivers exceptional results (learning & iterating from every project, taking that knowledge to every customer) Technology stack = The operating platform (tools) you provide your team to enable them to deliver their best work/give customers an advantage. Living up to our mission to help early-stage companies achieve hiring success in the most capital-efficient way. (Meaning we address your immediate hiring plans while building the infrastructure for you to self-serve in the future.) This post shares our typical hiring process for “specialist hires” (£45k > £125k; Avg. £67k), refined over thousands of hours of work. It’s yours to keep. 🙂 The downside? It takes talent partners anywhere between 75 - 125 hours to deliver this end-to-end properly (per role, depending on complexity). But if you have the internal capacity to absorb this within managers' workloads or your people/talent team, perfect! Go forth…

One of the most common questions we get in our Friday mentorship call is: "How can I get an interview with Microsoft?" This question makes me groan. Every. Single. Time. Why? I can fully empathize with the frustration of having a goal company and wanting to get there. Also, I can emphasize with the feeling of rejection over and over again. Every time I applied to something while overcoming the career gap, I applied with my heart already moving into the role. Without being a recruiter or a hiring manager, the best answer I can give is: "I don't know." There are so many factors that could be happening. - There are often hundreds if not thousands of applications for the same role. - With recruiter layoffs, the backlog of work is likely insurmountable. I have a friend who applied months ago and finally got a call back. - There are simply other people more qualified. - The funding for the role could have been redirected to another business priority in a constantly changing tech scene. - You could be applying for a role already far enough along on the interview loop process with other candidates. Those are top of mind reasons, but other recruiters could probably chime in with more. What I can recommend is to: - Network, network, network and network before it's needed and long after you've landed a role. - Use the LinkedIn advanced people search to add hiring managers, recruiters, and people in the company doing the same role as you. - Comment on posts or post your own stuff to increase visibility and establish yourself as a professional or subject matter expert in the field. - Avoid tunnel vision. Microsoft is a great company, but every team has its own dynamics. There may be other companies that are more 'you'. - Help others. (It helps rejections sting less.) I know Jonathan H. Tennis & Glenn Leifheit answer this question weekly with me in our mentorship calls. Did I miss anything?

As I reflect on my time in this position, I am thrilled to acknowledge the progress and achievements over the past year and three months. The journey has been nothing short of amazing, marked by significant accomplishments and impactful contributions: ● Successfully conducted 30 masterclass sessions/ breakout sessions, providing valuable insights and expertise. ● Facilitated 20 taster sessions/ breakout room sessions, offering a glimpse into our offerings and engaging potential clients/ students. ● Delivered over 100 consultation sessions, helping clients achieve their goals through tailored advice. ● Successfully Convinced over 400 clients and helped them kickstart their tech journey. ● Conducted over 5000 personal consultations with diverse individuals from different continents, who are on their way to achieving their tech dreams in the future. I will take them one step at a time, slowly but surely. ● Consistently ranked at the top of the leaderboard within the team. ● Exceeded monthly targets, often meeting or surpassing the combined goals of four team members as an individual. The experience has been incredibly rewarding, and I am proud of the results achieved through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. I look forward to continuing this journey and contributing to further success. What have you achieved in the last year as an individual? Blow your trumpets in the comment section, I will be glad to hear #topflyer #highflyer #Godiswithme #WomeninTech #Salesgirl #Hardwork #Resillence

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It's no secret that the tech industry is booming and in high demand for talent. However, it's still surprising to see how many experienced professionals are juggling multiple companies at once. It just goes to show how much opportunity is out there, but how few truly skilled individuals there are to fill those roles.

The biggest issue with big tech companies is ... ⚡ most people working there care about getting that promotion and going to the next level, and very few people are genuinely curious and want to learn and build things. People have become laser-focused on quick wins and hitting metrics for promotions, leaving less room for exploring new ideas. This has created a culture of going slow and playing it safe over pushing boundaries. The most rewarded employees are those who adhere to the company's processes and are good at navigating the corporate ladder. This is one of the reasons why passionate engineers rage quit. So, instead of having a dream company to join, have a dream project that you want to work on in your career.

cannot agree more