<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Getting Hired: The Recruiter's Perspective with special guest Peter Batiz&lt;/strong&gt;

This episode covers the challenges and opportunities engineering managers face, the importance of adapting to market changes, and building strong relationships with recruiters. Learn strategic negotiation tactics, key questions to ask during the interview process, and how to leverage publicly available information for informed decision-making. Whether you're employed and contemplating a change or actively seeking new opportunities, gain invaluable insights and practical tips to excel in today's tech job scene. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exciting changes coming in season two.

00:00 The Retrospective S1 E10: Getting Hired - The Recruiter's Perspective with Peter Batiz
00:13 Introduction 
02:44 Hiring Scene Shifts after 2022
04:00 Technical Skills in Managerial Positions
08:17 Other Differentiators like Remote and Domain Experience
11:24 Quality vs. Quantity of Applications 
13:53 Flexibility: The Number One Differenciator to Get The Job
15:38 Remote Work in the Current Climate
17:37 2024 August Hiring Market Improvements 
21:56 Economic Reasons of the Current Hiring Climate
23:23 Current Climate is a Return to Normal
27:22 Expectations from Managers in the Current Climate
31:00 Company Culture Shifts
35:23 AI and Kubernetes experience is a Differenciator
39:58 Career Security vs. Job Security
41:32 Successful CV Characteristics
44:13 The role of AI in Hiring
48:57 Show your Impact to Stand Out 
52:06 Automatic Job Application Bot
55:14 Job Sites beyond LinkedIn
56:33 Inteviewing Advices
01:01:06 Recruiter Relationships
01:07:40 Advice for EMs Considering Quitting
01:11:19 How to Validate an Offer
01:14:51 Negotiating
01:21:47 Outro &lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Retrospective

Jeremy Brown & Péter Szász

#10 The Retrospective 1st October 2024 - Getting Hired: The Recruiter's Perspective with Peter Batiz

SEP 30, 202483 MIN
The Retrospective

#10 The Retrospective 1st October 2024 - Getting Hired: The Recruiter's Perspective with Peter Batiz

SEP 30, 202483 MIN

Description

<p><strong>Getting Hired: The Recruiter's Perspective with special guest Peter Batiz</strong> This episode covers the challenges and opportunities engineering managers face, the importance of adapting to market changes, and building strong relationships with recruiters. Learn strategic negotiation tactics, key questions to ask during the interview process, and how to leverage publicly available information for informed decision-making. Whether you're employed and contemplating a change or actively seeking new opportunities, gain invaluable insights and practical tips to excel in today's tech job scene. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exciting changes coming in season two. 00:00 The Retrospective S1 E10: Getting Hired - The Recruiter's Perspective with Peter Batiz 00:13 Introduction 02:44 Hiring Scene Shifts after 2022 04:00 Technical Skills in Managerial Positions 08:17 Other Differentiators like Remote and Domain Experience 11:24 Quality vs. Quantity of Applications 13:53 Flexibility: The Number One Differenciator to Get The Job 15:38 Remote Work in the Current Climate 17:37 2024 August Hiring Market Improvements 21:56 Economic Reasons of the Current Hiring Climate 23:23 Current Climate is a Return to Normal 27:22 Expectations from Managers in the Current Climate 31:00 Company Culture Shifts 35:23 AI and Kubernetes experience is a Differenciator 39:58 Career Security vs. Job Security 41:32 Successful CV Characteristics 44:13 The role of AI in Hiring 48:57 Show your Impact to Stand Out 52:06 Automatic Job Application Bot 55:14 Job Sites beyond LinkedIn 56:33 Inteviewing Advices 01:01:06 Recruiter Relationships 01:07:40 Advice for EMs Considering Quitting 01:11:19 How to Validate an Offer 01:14:51 Negotiating 01:21:47 Outro </p>