A presentation at Orlando Python Meetup in in Orlando, FL, USA by Ari Waller
Technical Recruiters: Choosing One that is Worth Your Time
Ari Waller ● Meetup Community Manager ● 23 years in Information Technology Recruiting Follow me: @ariwaller ariw@jfrog.com ● Python Newbie ● Father of many!
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How’s the Job Market (Before Covid-19) ? • Unemployment 3.5% (Feb 2020) • IT Unemployment 1.3% (May 2019) Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
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How Does Python Rank? ● ● ● ● 3rd most popular language on the Tiobe Index 1st ranked language on PYPL (Tutorial Searches) 2nd most loved programming language on Stackoverflow 2nd most popular language for Github Repositories https://towardsdatascience.com/top-10-in-demand-programming-languages-to-learn-in-2020-4462eb7d8d3e
So what does this mean for Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
Technical Recruiters are looking for you Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
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2 Types of Technical Recruiters Corporate Recruiters: ● Works directly for a hiring company ● Typically in HR or Talent Acquisition ● Salaried employee with possible bonus Agency Recruiters: ● Works for a staffing agency ● Typically salary + commission ● Sometimes can be 100% commission Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
Technical Recruiting Agencies Potential Drawbacks ● “My network in the Python community has always been the most valuable resource” ● Too many recruiters calling me about the same jobs ● Potential double submissions of my resume ● “All they care about are my skills” ● “They don’t get what I do” Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
Technical Recruiting Agency Benefits ● Direct relationships managers – especially for contract roles ● Sometimes exclusive job opportunities ● If you are a match for the job, they are motivated to get you the offer ● Many have a good understanding of the local market, and some focus on specific skill sets ● Confidentiality and partnership Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
On Selecting the Best Recruiters to Work Copyright @ 2019 JFrog - All rights reserved.
Q&A https://bit.ly/OPUGNintendo
Your inbox is flooded with recruiter emails about that “perfect job”! Now LinkedIn is bombarding you with job opportunity Inmails, meanwhile, your phone rings continuously filling up your voicemail with recruiter messages that all the same.
How do you weed through this all of this noise, and choose a Technical Recruiter that has the ability to get you actual results and not waste your time?
Building the right technical recruiter relationships can be a positive part of your career growth. In this talk, Ari Waller, will share some helpful easy tips and insights on how to screen the recruiting traffic without burning bridges.
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