Cole Evarts

Hello LinkedIn community! Preparing for interviews can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Today, I want to share some insights on how to effectively present yourself during interviews, drawing from my experiences and observations from top company interviews. Imagine this scenario: you're sitting across from interviewers at prestigious firms like Google, Amazon, or Microsoft. Each of these companies seeks not only technical prowess but also a well-rounded individual who can contribute to their dynamic teams. Let me introduce myself as an example. I'm Rachel, currently pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science at IIT Bombay. My passion for cutting-edge technology and problem-solving has driven me to undertake internships at ABC Company and XYZ Company, specializing in web development and project management. Beyond academics and internships, it's crucial to showcase your personality and interests. For instance, I'm an avid reader, music enthusiast, and passionate about refining my vocal skills through singing. These hobbies not only enrich my life but also demonstrate my commitment to continuous personal growth and balance. During interviews, emphasize your strengths as a proactive team player with a positive, adaptable attitude. Highlight specific examples where you've applied your skills to achieve results, whether through internships, projects, or academic achievements. Lastly, convey your enthusiasm for the role and the company. Articulate how your background and skills align with their goals and how you're eager to contribute to their success. In conclusion, interview preparation isn't just about rehearsing answers—it's about presenting a confident, authentic version of yourself that aligns with the company's values and objectives. With preparation and self-assurance, you can navigate interviews at top companies effectively. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to your insights and experiences on this topic! #InterviewTips #CareerDevelopment #LinkedInNetworking

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Exploring Slow Times in Recruiting: A Reflection In the dynamic landscape of talent acquisition, it's essential to acknowledge and navigate through periods of slower activity. Whether it's seasonal shifts, market fluctuations, or external factors, these moments offer unique opportunities for reflection and strategic planning. During slow times in recruiting, here are some key practices to consider: 1️⃣ Reflect & Refine: Take advantage of the breather to evaluate your recruitment strategies. What's been working well? What could use improvement? Use data insights and feedback to refine your approach for enhanced effectiveness. 2️⃣ Invest in Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with candidates, clients, and colleagues. Connect on a deeper level beyond immediate hiring needs. Investing in these relationships during slower periods can yield significant dividends when activity picks up. 3️⃣ Upskill & Learn: Use downtime to invest in personal and professional development. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Upskilling not only enhances your capabilities but also positions you as a thought leader in your field. 4️⃣ Network Strategically: Engage with industry peers, attend virtual events, and participate in online forums. Networking can uncover new opportunities, partnerships, and insights that may not have been apparent during busier times. 5️⃣ Diversify Sourcing Channels: Explore alternative sourcing channels and methods to expand your talent pool. Experiment with social media recruiting, employee referrals, and niche job boards to reach a wider audience. 6️⃣ Prepare for the Rebound: Anticipate the uptick in activity by proactively preparing for future hiring demands. Build talent pipelines, streamline processes, and ensure your recruitment toolkit is ready to hit the ground running when the pace picks up again. Remember, slow times in recruiting are not setbacks but rather opportunities for growth and optimization. Embrace them with a proactive mindset, and you'll emerge stronger and more resilient in the ever-evolving recruitment landscape. #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #HRStrategy #CareerDevelopment

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Hiring engineers in 2024? Get ahead with Randstad USA's curated list of interview questions designed to reveal the problem-solvers and innovators your team needs.

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TA TIPS TUESDAY : Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Recruiting! 🚀 In the ever-evolving world of talent acquisition, staying ahead of the curve is key to attracting and securing top talent. After years of experience and countless successful hires, I’ve gathered some invaluable recruiting insights that I’m excited to share with my network! 🔍 Tip #1: Candidate Experience is King - In today’s competitive job market, the way candidates perceive their interaction with your company can make or break a deal. Ensuring a smooth, respectful, and communicative process is paramount. 💡 Tip #2: Leverage Technology, But Keep the Human Touch - Automation tools and AI can streamline the process, but nothing replaces the personal connection. Use technology to enhance, not replace, human interaction. 🌟 Tip #3: Build Your Employer Brand - Candidates are not just looking for jobs; they’re looking for the right culture fit. Showcase what makes your company unique and a great place to work. 🔄 Tip #4: Engage Passive Candidates - Sometimes the best talent isn’t actively looking. Engaging passive candidates can unveil hidden gems who might be open to the right opportunity. 🤝 Tip #5: Foster Internal Referrals - Your current employees can be your best recruiters. A strong internal referral program can bring in high-quality candidates. ✨ Recruiting is both an art and a science, and sharing knowledge helps us all grow. If you have a recruiting tip or insight you’ve found particularly effective, I’d love to hear it! Let’s make talent acquisition better for everyone. #RecruitingTips #TalentAcquisition #HRInsights #LinkedInNetworking

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Stage II for my TA Job Search Tool Goal: Free tool to help people find jobs with few applicants and get back to work sooner. https://lnkd.in/e2GXvHkf Work: With all the ATS job feeds working I was able to remove all non-US jobs using Regex by state name or Abbreviation. Now I wanted to filter by title into job families. Next I used Webhooks to push real-time results to specific sheets/tabs in this Google Sheet. Job Families: Leadership Recruiter Sourcing Operations / Coordination Intern Notes: Check the sheet for updates with newest jobs appearing at the bottom. Don't bother copying the sheet since it will not update. I plan to detail the process at events later this year. I can't open-source this since it does require a paid tool. Feedback is needed, so please let me know how I can improve this tool. Up Next: Add an indexed date column Test: sort newest first Expand search results to include more terms Improve filters Fix "Intel" tab Add USA Regex

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💼 The Art of Building Careers, One Connection at a Time 💼 As a recruiter, we’re not just filling roles—we’re creating pathways for people to realize their potential and reach new career heights. Whether you’re in bench sales or technical recruiting, each placement represents an achievement for both the candidate and the client. Here’s what keeps me motivated in this ever-evolving, fast-paced world of recruitment: Building Trust with Candidates: Every conversation matters. Earning trust means understanding candidates’ skills, goals, and dreams, and matching them with the right opportunity. The Thrill of the Perfect Match: There’s nothing like finding the ideal role for someone who fits perfectly with a client’s needs. That moment of alignment is what keeps us going! Learning Every Day: Whether it’s new tech stacks, industry trends, or honing negotiation skills, recruiting is a constant learning journey that helps me grow professionally. For my fellow recruiters: What’s one thing that makes you proud to do what you do? Share your experience or a recent win below! Let’s support each other in creating more impactful connections. 🌟 #RecruitmentLife #BenchSales #TechnicalRecruitment #Hiring #LinkedInCommunity

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Secure Top Talent Before the 2025 Hiring Rush Data shows that January is a prime time to attract top talent. New budgets, renewed goals, and a wave of motivated candidates create the perfect storm for successful hiring. This peak hiring season also means increased competition. The longer you wait, the slimmer your chances of securing the best and brightest. 💡 "Strategic hiring in January sets the stage for success all year long." 💡 As an experienced recruiter, I can help you navigate this competitive landscape and build a high-performing team. Let's connect and discuss your hiring needs today!

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Hey all... JOB OPPORTUNITY !! mini story included_ 2 weeks ago I posted for this role and we made it through interviews in 1 week. I hate dangling 'speed' in front of people bc I know how frustrated people are (this market sucks!), but this truly was a special, refined process. ⚒ Took the brief > presented a stand-out candidate > interviewed over 5 business days > offer! 🙀 It was wild but in the best way! A dream for a great recruiting partnership. But also a > 🎢. And as things go, it wasn't the right timing for this particular candidate. That's okay! 🥁 That means the role is still open, and I gotta fill it. This client has been interviewing for a couple of months, and by now, knows exactly what they are looking for, and are ready to hire yesterday. So here is what we learned we really need from this most recent interview round: 🌟 🌟 🌟 Have you worked at a startup? Have you worked for a big company? Are you in the Bay Area (able to get to San Mateo 2x/wk for jam sessions)? Can you get down with being an IC for 6-12 months and want to/have experience building a team? Do you want to be a strategic partner and build from 0-1? And hang out in Figma every day? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Please see original post below for all relevant/required info! Hit me up and share with your SF buddies/networks. I appreciate you! This team is cool. Level-headed. Accommodating. Clear-sighted. Passionate. TYSM. 🧡

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Do you plan to utilize LinkedIn's upcoming AI features in your job search? 🤔 For job searches and job applications, conversational prompts are being added. You can also generate a cover letter + AI can help review your resume. I hope it helps those find roles that match their criteria, but I wonder how helpful it truly will be. #ai #ml #future #recruiting #career #jobs

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🌟 30 DAYS OF SELLING 🔗 Link to Day 5 in comments 📅 DAY 6: IS THERE A HIDDEN JOB MARKET? Wondering why a recruiter like myself is qualified to address job SEARCH strategy or why I recommend job-seekers switch from an Applicant approach to a Sales mindset. I only recommend what's worked for me firsthand. Like sales, recruiting is much broader than people realize and just as often misunderstood. I worked at Search Firms for over 20 years. For most of that span, I sold our services to employers in specific industries. I researched, cold-called, emailed, pestered, attended trade shows, hobnobbed, traveled, made PowerPoints, cajoled, advertised, and wrote and spoke on HR/Career topics to generate business. My contribution was measured by a single number – the revenue generated through searches. In other words, I found the positions that were urgent/critical enough for companies to pay me to outsource the process for them. When I write about things like Selling vs. Applying, it's based on finding hundreds of positions that, for one reason or another, were critical, possibly urgently so – but rarely advertised. I hate the term "Hidden Job Market" because nothing is "hidden" – opportunities are simply unadvertised. There are many potential reasons why: ✅ The employer doesn't want its competitors to know what they're doing ✅ It's outsourced to a recruiting firm ✅ Advertising is too expensive ✅ HR or Talent Acquisition department doesn't have the bandwidth ✅ Internal Sensitivity: pending terminations, not wanting to promote from within ✅ The position approval process is dragging out ✅ Lack of awareness that there's a problem that can be solved through Talent Bottom line: If you're an Applicant, you're trying to stand out from 400+ other applicants. But if you SELL, you can cast your line where the fish are swimming, not where the fishermen are fishing. 🎣 What are some effective ways you've found to discover unadvertised opportunities? Please Comment below 👇 🔔 Ring the bell to Follow me & see what happens next! NEXT: RESEARCHING TARGET COMPANIES 🔍

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As many of you know, Prelude's shutdown by Calendly caused a lot of movement in the interview scheduling space as many TA teams look for a new solution. Many amazing Prelude customers have migrated to Guide in recent months and we’re working hard to make the transition even easier for anyone looking for a new solution. Here's a few things we're doing: 👉 1. For Prelude organizations, Guide will match or beat your current pricing terms so you don’t have to ask finance for additional budget. 👉 2. The Guide product team will migrate your Prelude data for you (interviewer pools, etc) so you can avoid any repeat work and launch quicker. 👉 3. We’ll also prioritize your launch date on Guide's implementation calendar to meet any contract/switching deadlines you might have, and help you focus on other things :) 💥 And the kicker (or teaser, really): stay tuned for an exciting announcement soon about some familiar faces joining the Guide team. If you’re using Prelude and looking for new scheduling software, DM me. I’ll personally show you around Guide and share why teams like Duolingo, MongoDB, Openly, Strava, Glossier, Inc. and many more are making the switch.

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Thrilled to share this awesome project on Resume Tips! Had an absolute blast diving into the best practices for crafting a standout resume, along with some super handy tips. Check out the video and level up your resume game!

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Feeling overwhelmed by the vast opportunities in recruiting? 🔍 The key isn't to do it all - it's to focus on what matters most. Niching down allows you to become an expert in a specific role, location, or industry. Imagine being the go-to recruiter for Python Engineers in the Bay Area or Nurse Practitioners in Arizona. 🎯 It's not about casting a wide net; it's about precision and expertise. How are you niching down in your recruiting strategy? Ready to take your recruiting game to the next level? The Millionaire Recruiter Program is designed to help you master your niche, build your brand, and scale your agency to new heights. 🎓🚀 Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your focus, we'll give you the tools, coaching, and community you need to become the go-to expert in your field. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career - spots are limited! Check the comments for a link to book a call with me. Let's find out if the program is right for you. #Recruitment #NicheMarketing #Specialization

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🚀 Check out LinkedIn's 2024 Future of Recruiting Report, authored by Lydia Abbot, Jamila Smith-Dell, and Stephanie Scalice! 🌟 In a world of rapid change, staying ahead in recruiting is more important than ever. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the trends reshaping talent acquisition and provides actionable strategies for recruiters to navigate the future of recruiting. Here's a sneak peek at some of the predictions covered: 1️⃣ AI will supercharge recruiting: Discover how Gen AI is revolutionizing the recruiting landscape and how top recruiters are leveraging AI to write job descriptions faster and automate tasks. 2️⃣ Skills-based hiring: Learn why skills-based hiring is becoming a top priority for recruiters and how it can help companies fill skills gaps and advance diversity. 3️⃣ Advocating for flex work policies: Explore the impact of remote work on recruiting and why flexible work options are increasingly important for attracting top talent. And that's just the beginning! The report also delves into measuring the quality of hires, building agile recruiting teams, and engaging Gen Z candidates. Check out the full report on LinkedIn to discover the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of recruiting! 🚀 #FutureofRecruiting #TalentAcquisition #AIinRecruiting

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