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9 reminders for every team that hires in this current market… 1. A LinkedIn profile does not equate to candidate quality. 2. A resume gap is not an instant red flag. Hear the story. 3. Expertise is not qualified by virality or follower count. 4. A busy or slower-to-respond candidate rarely means disinterested. 5. 2020 to 2024, bookmark these in your brain as crazy years! 6. A strong personal brand & community are gifts to your team. 7. Layoffs are mostly company-driven, not an indicator of performance. 8. Compensation negotiation is a sign of intelligence. Do not fear it. 9. Hard skills get the job done. Soft skills, married to hard skills, do it right. Thanks Darrell Clack #recruitmenttips #receuitment

⭐️ TIP TUESDAY ⭐️ Be prepared to discuss reasons for leaving and gaps in employment. As a recruiter I am asking you about these to learn more about what is important to you, not to judge you. Are you looking to work for a smaller organization because the larger corporations you worked for kept experiencing massive layoffs? Are you looking for a flexible environment that allows you to pick your kids up from school or let your pet out in the middle of the work day? Are you looking for leadership that provides constant feedback regarding your work or do you prefer to work in a more independent environment? Working with a recruiting partner means we dig a little deeper. Not to be nosey, but to be sure we are providing you with employment opportunities that will be a fit not only for your skill set, but your personal preferences as well. #tiptuesday #resume #interview #application #staffing #recruiting #nowhiring #joboffer

You do not need to use a recruiter in your job search, but here are a few reasons why we may be helpful. ✔ Market insights - We know the trends, we live the ups and downs. Curious how the layoffs will impact hiring in Q3? We can make a pretty educated guess (anyone that claims otherwise is selling a course). ✔ Company insight - Fun fact, not all clients are awesome. Less fun fact, none of them will tell you so. While no good recruiter will throw their client under the bus, they can provide you tools to navigate/avoid potential bad apples. ✔ Salary insight - Not just what that specific role pays, but what YOU, at this stage in your career, with x and y certifications/training should be targeting. ✔ Resume insight - Working 1:1 with hiring managers gives us a ton of info on what they are looking for, beyond the job description. There are many more, but these are all used on a daily basis and cost you nothing. Any I missed? Aside from the ghosting, we're not so bad! #recruiting

Things I’ve heard from recruiters over the past year: “Your asking for too much money. Sales people salaries are inflated and that’s why you see so many layoffs” “Seems as if you’re content being a parent and not committed to full-time employment.” “Do you think you’re able to people manage effectively now that your a parent?” “How does playing with power tools and a baby translate to sales leadership again?” These types of passive digs won’t attract talented professionals to your job postings. Professionals that are passionate about their families aren’t soft or unengaged, rather we’re strong, focused and committed because we understand how limited our time is. Don’t let your own prejudices cloud your judgement 💡 #ProfessionalDad #salesdevelopment #salesprofessional #relationshipbuilding #FOE #strengthfromwithin

Yes, more layoffs and more people looking for work. Over the last week, I’ve reviewed over 50 resumes. Here are some of the tips I’ve shared:   Tailor your resume to the job you’re applying for. --- For every job posted, there are probably hundreds (if not thousands of applicants). Your resume has to stand out.  Make sure you’re highlighting the skills you have that relate to the job, but be genuine.   Remember, AI is your enemy, but also your friend. --- There are probably many AI-based application systems that filter resumes if they don’t fit the mold (making it the enemy). Use AI before applying to compare your resume to the job description (making it your friend) (and this is a pointer back to point #1 to tailor) Include an intro paragraph, 3-5 sentences --- An intro paragraph can be a great way to tell your story, and what makes you uniquely valuable.  Do this instead of leading with your education. Graduating from an Ivy League school is awesome, but most hiring managers don't care that much.   Make it very easy to understand your work experience --- Many folks list in their experience job or company-specific jargon that can make little sense to recruiters and hiring managers.   Make sure you’re focusing on outcomes you drove, not activity --- I’ve seen a lot of folks that list the activities they’ve done (which can be useful to some degree to show your experience), but it’s even more helpful to describe the business outcome you helped drive. ♻️ Repost or share if you think this may be valuable to more people 💬 Or DM me if you have specific questions I may be able to help with    

After 2 years of layoffs in tech, one of my top pieces of advice for job seekers is that this job market is NOT the time to be looking for a stretch job/career switch unless you have the resources/situation to support a prolonged search. 🧐 Companies are almost always hesitant to train, and right now, almost all postings have several applicants/candidates that will only need standard onboarding. 😰 If you’re searching and need a job “soon”, optimize your LI profile and resume for that one role you’re most qualified for, and while you can apply to other roles with that collateral, your best bet to stand out is to be intentional. 👍 WHEN the market recovers over the next ~year, things should return to “normal” (ie. Not 2021 where everyone had 5 job offers, and not this current train wreck), and it’ll become more realistic to “shoot your shot”. ❤️ #hiring #hiringtoptalent #recruitmentlife #recruiterlife #dogsatwork #coworkersbelike #recruiterjobs #recruiters #remotejob #remotehiring #jobsearching #interview #talent #peoplefirst #employeeexperience #recruitmentmanager #newbeginnings #newbeginnings2024 #jobalert

The recruiting industry is brutal. Recruiters are usually the first to go when layoffs happen. When business is good, recruiting teams are almost always understaffed. So you go from overworked to no work. When you are working, you get nasty emails from candidates on the regular. "How dare you contact me about a job opportunity that I am clearly too good for! This job only pays $200K?!" Wow, so sorry! You finally make a hire...only to have the candidate back out at the last minute. Ugh. If it's so brutal, why do recruiters stick with recruiting? Because you can literally change someone's life for the better. That feeling when you help someone get a new job and they send you a thank you email about how awesome their new job is... There's nothing like it

I don't know who needs to hear this, But If a recruiter reaches out to you about job, and you’re not looking out. Please don’t ignore them… Why? There’s someone you know in your network that might be perfect for that role. Be the person that refers people you know who are looking. Help someone in need… Especially with layoffs going on. Why? This is how you give back. The job search is no joke. Hardest Job I know is "Trying to find a Job". #JobReferrals #Recruitment #Technology #Hiring

Hiring is such a mess. So many ghost jobs, layoffs, bad offers, overwhelmed hiring teams. 📧 Try this template for a last message to try & get a response: Hi [their name], I hope this email finds you well! I know this hiring decision is taking longer than probably both of us anticipated, but since I haven’t heard back from you, I’ll assume this position is no longer available. If that’s not the case, do you know when I can expect to hear an update about the hiring decision? I’m still very interested in the role! Either way, it was great to meet you and learn more about the position. #auditresume #resumewriting #jobs

Quick tip for you "Job Hoppers". Many of you have had your resume trashed by layoffs. Your solid tenure is now tarnished with 2-3 jumps. The good news is SaaS firms are aware of this. They won't discount candidates when they know it's from RIFs. But many of you aren't making it obvious on your CV. For each role impacted put "made redundant" in your title. Then underneath, write a quick one-liner: I.e. "Impacted in global RIF, 30% of team reduced." I know it's basic but it will make a big difference. Don't give them a reason to call you a job hopper. #saasrecruitment #gotomarket #techsales