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Did you know there's a special name for the spouses of Google employees? They're called Spooglers! 🤓✨ Yesterday, the Zurich Spooglers came together for a lively event, and our dynamic recruiting duo, Lucas Zehnder and Eva Balharová, was there to add some tech-recruiting magic! 🧙♂️💼 Eva dropped some serious knowledge with her talk on "How to Write a Good CV" 📄💡, sharing tips and tricks to make any resume shine! 🌟 We’ve highlighted a few of her top insights below – check them out here👇: https://lnkd.in/eY7WXyf3! And if you’re in IT and thinking about your next epic career move, let us know here: https://lnkd.in/dYzKDxHa! 🚀🌐 👉 What's your top CV tip? Drop it in the comments and let’s keep the ideas flowing! 🗣💭 #Spooglers #CVTips #Networking #CareerAdvice

IYKYK 👀 (Gen Z Translation: IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW) 🤣 🚀✨ You know that moment when a candidate walks in, meets all the requirements, and is genuinely interested? Yeah, that’s when my face goes from “professional recruiter” to “kid in a candy store”! 😄🍬 Cue the confetti cannons! 🎉💥 I mean, how often do we find someone who checks every box and actually wants to be there? It’s like finding a unicorn that also brings snacks! 🦄🍕 So, candidates, if you’re out there, don’t be shy! If you tick those boxes and are ready to dive into the role, I promise you’ll get a reaction that could rival a winning lottery ticket! 💰🎟️ Let’s make some magic happen together! 🪄✨ #RecruitmentJoy #UnicornCandidates #JobHunting #CareerGoals #CandyStoreFeels

“You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger darling.” -Eames (from Inception) What are some dreams you’ve had lately that could change your business or career? I’ll start. What about a “Recruit-a-thon?” 1️⃣ Put the best recruiters in your area in a room together. 2️⃣ Share the details of a position. 3️⃣ First recruiter to find 3 qualified and interested candidates, gets a raffle ticket. 4️⃣ Select a random ticket and the winner gets a Traeger Grill. #peopleofsiliconslopes  

🌟 Calling All Changemakers! 🌟 At equally, we believe in the power of solidarity and support during challenging times. In light of (recent) layoffs affecting countless individuals, we've committed to providing pro bono coaching sessions to help them navigate this transition with confidence and resilience. To expand our impact and reach even more individuals in need, we're seeking passionate individuals like you to join our cause. Here's how you can make a difference: 🌍 International NGO Expert: Do you have experience in setting up international NGOs? Let's chat?! Your expertise could help us scale our efforts and reach those who need it most on a global scale. 📝 CV/Resume Writing Guru: Crafting a standout CV is crucial for landing a new opportunity. If you're skilled in this area and eager to lend a hand to our clients, we'd love to have you on board. 🎓 Subject Matter Experts for Webinars: Share your knowledge and wisdom with our community by leading live classes or webinars. Whether your expertise lies in personal branding, interviewing techniques, LinkedIn networking, or another relevant area, your contributions can empower others to succeed. If you're ready to pay it forward and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected] or send Clara Davies 🤸♀️ and Rebekka Darge message here to get involved. Remember, kindness is always in style. Let's come together to support those in need and create positive change in the world. 💫 #equallycoaching #coachingforgood #probono #layoffsupport

Our founder, Giovanna Ventola, was recently interviewed by Newsweek after one of her videos went viral. Having faced three layoffs in three years, Giovanna discovered a game-changing strategy for job applications. In the interview, Giovanna highlights her "power" approach: apply for jobs on Monday and revisit job postings on Friday. This method helps job seekers manage their mental health and structure their job search effectively. Despite the challenges in the job market, Giovanna turned her experience into a positive force by founding our professional Slack community, Rhize. Here, job seekers exchange tips, support each other, and find new ways to navigate the job market. Her advice to fellow job seekers: 🌱 Pace yourself. 🌱 Keep tabs on your mental health. 🌱 Budget and plan for 12 months without work. 🌱 Expand your networking beyond LinkedIn. 🌱 Embrace random conversations and volunteer to meet new people. As Giovanna wisely puts it, “You don’t need a job to grow. Use this time to develop skills for yourself.” Let's support each other in our professional journeys. Read the full Newsweek interview in the comments.

"We have an internal recruiter” Yes, you do! And they're probably awesome. 😊 But here's the thing... Many of the Scaling European Startups I work with also have amazing internal recruiters. But even superheroes need a sidekick sometimes, especially when: 🔸 That 3-person recruiting team became a solo mission 🔹 The req load is giving your recruiter anxiety 🔸 You’re breaking into a new market and need help understanding the landscape 🔹 Growth goals are ambitious (and so are deadlines!) I’m more of a band mate - I’m not trying to replace your lead singer, together we make the whole show better! If you're realizing your internal recruiter is overworked, or you're planning a big push into the US market and know you'll need extra support, let's chat! Recruitment needs aren't one-size-fits-all, so let me know how I can complement your in-house efforts

Tips and Tricks : Every opinion from any of us holds value. Don't let anyone make you feel less important, even if you're newly hired.

Hey there! I'm Anna, like the one from Frozen ❄ , but with a steaming cup of coffee ☕ instead of an icy kingdom. I am a Unicorn Whisperer, aka Tech Recruiter. Geekin' out daily on all things recruitment because when you love what you do, it's not a job, it's an adventure! Confession: I'm a certified coffeeholic. ☕🦄 Can you guess the magic number of cups that keeps my recruiter powers charged?⚡ I'm also a certified candy-craving champion 🍬 – I dare you to beat my legendary sweet tooth! 🚀 Just hit the 2k follower milestone (with 15k weekly impressions) in my first two months, posting my first post on Jan 4th! 📆 Still buzzing with excitement and overflowing with gratitude for each one of you on this incredible journey together. Shoutout to everyone who's become a part of my network. Your support means the world 🌍 to me! My mission is to make job hunting less daunting. I'm here to share some useful tidbits about the job market 💼, tips on landing your dream job, and how to stand out in the recruiting process. I've had the pleasure of discovering some truly inspiring individuals. Three in particular Austin Belcak, Reno Perry and Melissa Grabiner (I eagerly await their posts every day) are reshaping the dynamic of this platform. They inspire me daily. I can't wait to continue building connections and discovering other incredible people in my field. Last year, I quit my corporate job and started my own business. From the ups and downs of building something from scratch to landing great clients and making incredible connections, it's been a journey I wouldn't trade for anything. 🚀 Loving every minute of the hustle! But enough about me... I want to hear about YOU! What brought you here? What are some fun facts about YOU? Let's create a community of trust and support together 🤝 #RecruiterLife #SweetTooth #Gratitude #RecruitmentTips #EntrepreneurLife #Community #job2024

These are the kind of messages that make all the work I do worth it 🤩 This was from a student inside my networking course. Did you know that I spent over 6 months making my “Network Your Way to a Job in Sweden” online course? And I’m currently on month 6 of making my “Swedish Style CV” course. I put a lot of love and care into my material to make sure that the person who gets the most benefit is YOU. Because I am you, an international professional in Sweden, and wish this information was available for me when I first moved here in 2017. So yes, I know that everyone is trying to sell you a course these days but this is more than that to me - it’s a mission to give internationals the secret playbook to what really happens when job searching in Sweden. And I go there. I’m not politically correct, but I am honest and will tell you straight forward what works and doesn’t. Everything is laid out how I wish it was for me instead of hunting and learning through trial and error. At the moment, my Networking Course is 50% off for only a few more days to help those who are impacted by layoffs (or may be soon). Use the code LAYOFFHELP50 at checkout. Access the course here: https://lnkd.in/emAqftFb #Sweden #WorkInSweden #NewToSweden #ExpatsInSweden

Spoke with a VP yesterday looking for his next gig. Great guy.   Though it was funny, he started the call apologising.   The previous 4 DMs from me he ignored. I'd been pitching to recruit for him for ages (and doing a bad job it seems).   Let me repeat the same thing I said to him   Just because you didn't respond to a recruiter who: Pitched you a role Tried to prospect you Anything in between Doesn't mean you can't reach out when you are next looking.   It's not how this game works.   Well not with me anyway.   Anyway must go - I've got some shitty BD messages to write.   #techsales #gotomarket #saasrecruitment