Need some encouragement in your job search process?

Looking for clear and applicable tips to be successful in your job search?

Enter Nick Giannotti, the Lead Technical Recruiter for Slack, a company communication hub used in many companies across the world. Nick's tenure and experience in recruiting across multiple industries and organizations give him a unique perspective to share tips that transcend functional areas or industries. He shares his perspective from working with candidates on the agency side, as well as how it's similar and different as an internal recruiter for a single organization.

One of my favorite tips, and likely a clip you'll see on my social channels, was Nick's advice on networking through messaging. He shares his experience of receiving messages thinking he works for a different company or messages with little to no information to help him figure out what the candidate wants or needs. Nick provides strategic tips on how to message recruiters effectively in order to get a response.

We also spend time discussing certifications. For those who are looking to transition into tech from another functional area and you're getting a certification - you need to listen to what Nick has to say. The short version - a certification doesn't guarantee a job. You still need experience and you might start at a more entry-level position until you gain the necessary experience for something with a higher salary and title.

What I love about my conversation with Nick, aside from all the amazing advice and applicable strategies, is his encouragement. He is a positive person who wants what's best for you as a candidate and for the organization. If the job search process is getting you down, Nick's encouragement will help pick you back up to keep going!

All-in-all this is a must-watch episode!

Don't forget to tell Nick that you heard about him from this podcast when you connect with him on LinkedIn. Those connections make a difference!

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