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Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated: Keep It Simple, Not Easy

Hiring doesn't need to be complicated, your resume will only get 7 seconds of attention and Microsoft doesn't follow Amazon's RTO policy

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October 03, 2024

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure"

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In today’s email:

  • Job News: Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated: Keep It Simple, Not Easy

  • Overheard at coffee: 7 Seconds: That’s All You Get

  • Trending AI News: Cerebras Systems Takes on NVIDIA in the AI Chip Race

  • Hot Jobs: (keep scrolling down ⬇️)

  • Recruiting Fails: Microsoft and Amazon's RTO Policies: A Tale of Two Approaches ❌

Job News

The other day, we hired a candidate who was right in the salary range for the role and eager to make a move. He wanted to grow his career, sell products in a booming industry, and earn more while doing it. He had a clear vision for what he wanted and a track record of success to back it up.

This experience reminded me that hiring often gets overcomplicated. We bog ourselves down with "gotcha" questions and over-engineered assessments. In this case, we kept it straightforward. A few interviews to dive deeper into his experience, some reference checks to verify his qualifications and ability to hit quotas, and it was time for an offer.

Simple? Yes. Easy? Not quite.

What many hiring managers don’t see is the legwork behind the scenes. We sifted through hundreds of resumes and conducted dozens of interviews just to find that one candidate. If hiring looks easy, it’s because we're working hard to make it easier for the managers and interview panels. That’s the goal: knowing what the candidate brings to the table and what the hiring manager is looking for.

The key is meeting both the candidate and the hiring manager where they are. Don’t come in with all the answers—come in with the right questions.

We’re currently looking for top talent for the following roles:

  • General Managers for a remote location in Woodlake, California (relocation covered).

  • Senior Backend Engineers (Python, Django, AWS) for a fast-growing health-tech company.

  • Senior Account Managers in Park City, Utah—no cap on commission.

  • Director of Sales for a hospitality company in Brooklyn, New York.

More exciting roles are coming soon!

We’re constantly exploring new technology and tools to make the hiring process smoother and smarter—for both candidates and clients. When you find the right candidate, take the time to learn their dreams and motivations—and then make the offer.

Alright, back to work.

Overheard at coffee ☕️

7 Seconds. That’s all you get.

According to Indeed, the average recruiter or hiring manager spends just 7 seconds reviewing a resume. When hundreds of applications pour in, it’s easy to see why. Instead of deep dives, recruiters rely on quick scans to sift through the noise.

Just the other day, we spotted a typo on the resume of an executive candidate—an Ivy League grad, no less—that had slipped through the cracks. It's a reminder that even polished resumes can miss the mark. 

But here's the real takeaway: while a good resume is important, it’s not your golden ticket. Networking with the right people is what will really move the needle in your job search. If you can craft a resume that holds attention longer than 7 seconds, you’re already ahead of the game. 

But don’t stop there—get out there and connect with the people who can help you land your next big opportunity.

🚀 Cerebras Systems, an AI chip designer backed by tech visionary Sam Altman, has officially filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq under the ticker CBRS. Their mission? To challenge industry giant NVIDIA in the competitive AI chip market. Cerebras specializes in designing cutting-edge processors and systems for AI training and inference, as well as developing software for AI supercomputers.

Interestingly, while companies like Cerebras push AI technology forward, many American schools still restrict students from using AI tools—even as their teachers rely on them.

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Recruiting Fails: Microsoft and Amazon's RTO Policies: A Tale of Two Approaches

While Amazon is enforcing a strict 5-day return-to-office (RTO) policy, Microsoft is taking a different path. According to Microsoft’s Executive Vice President, Scott Guthrie, they won’t require a full return to the office unless productivity takes a hit. 

You can bet that Microsoft recruiters have their calendars filled with engineers from Amazon, eager to find remote work opportunities.

It’s a perfect example of the old proverb, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

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