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You want to hire like a 🎸 rockstar? If you want rockstar hires you got to go where they hang out and ask them who they know. Agree? For more tips for hiring A-Players, follow me. Save this for later. #referrals #referralswelcome #networkevent #hiringtips #hiringtalent #hirethebest #entrepreneurjourney #businessownership #businessownertips

Let’s retire job descriptions saying, “We’re looking for a rockstar…” Unless you’re hiring for a rock band, no, you’re not. Rockstar is vague, it’s not descriptive, and it’s corny. Is that how you want talent to perceive your business? Your employer brand deserves job descriptions that actually attract the talent you want. Job descriptions that: - Clearly state responsibilities and rewards in your brand voice - Share what’s great and what’s challenging about the company - Are up front about compensation - Connect the work to the company’s business goals and brand strategy Does the talent you want, want to work for you? Do your job descriptions need work? You can pay me to create JDs and Career Pages that attract more qualified candidates to your organization. Click “Visit my website” or shoot me a DM. -- BTW: Has anyone ever worked in a role where “rockstar” was accurate?

Does it really make sense to hire customer service rockstars? Here are some common rockstar attributes: ✅ Talented ❌ Selfish ❌ Demanding ❌ Immature ❌ Entitled ❌ Obnoxious ❌ Toxic Talent is great, but the rest of the list is a nightmare for any manager. Rockstar employees often have great numbers. That's what makes them rockstars. But they can crush your service culture. Coworkers get demotivated. Their performance suffers, and many quit. There's an even worse problem. I spent 10 years of my career helping companies prevent workplace harassment. Guess who was more likely to harass others? Rockstars. If you have a toxic rockstar on your team, your only choice might be to fire them: https://lnkd.in/e6MNKab8 Talent is one thing, but I'd take a solid team player over a rockstar any day.

My family and I have had an earthquake kit for years...if not decades...waiting for the BIG ONE! I suggest we all do the same in regards to our current jobs. The BIG ONE being that ominous calendar invite from HR: "Update" 😱 I was laid off in May 2020...it frickin' sucked!! Big time!! I was sooooooo angry! 🤬 🤬🤬🤬🤬 And, so unprepared! I had just finished staffing up Activision's Call of Duty's first mobile team! 25 full-time hires in less than 6 months! I thought I was irreplaceable! Nope! Now it's a billion dollar IP!! Gosh I wish I had royalties...but I digress... What saved me? My LinkedIn network, of course! Within a few months of my layoff I launched my own company: Reign Recruiting. It's been four years now....and I love every minute of my life! (Remind me to send a thank-you note to my former manager 😇) Be. Prepared. Always!!! 1. Have your resume audited once a year; it only costs $30! 2. Keep your LinkedIn profile fresh and exciting!! Check out Zach Bingaman's profile!! (BTW, can someone please hire this human! He is great!) 3. Engage on LinkedIn! Don't let your network get stale! 4. Practice your interview skills!! 5. Pay attention to your employer's press releases; there are often telling signs of a pending "cost-cutting" (layoff) exercise. 6. Your work colleagues/managers are NOT your family! Your employer will kick you to the curb the moment financial stress impacts THEIR bottom line. Be. Prepared. Always!!! #ResumeIsKing #UpdateYourLinkedInProfile #Engage

This past week, I was able to take some time to do something that is crucial for our well-being but often difficult to make room for in the "always on" world that we live in--reflect. It wasn't under ideal circumstances--I, along with two of my incredibly talented customer success manager colleagues (Avia Bell King, MS, CCSM and Elle Freeman) were part of a round of layoffs at Chronus. While a layoff is never easy, I find myself feeling optimistic about the future and the unique opportunities that it will bring. I am extremely grateful for all that I learned about customer success in my nearly 2 years at Chronus as well as the many amazing colleagues and clients that I had the opportunity to work with and learn from. So many of you have reached out with kind words and offers of help. Thank you--this has truly meant the world to me. I know that my colleagues and I are entering a very tight job market in our field, and I'm asking for your help in providing referrals, connections, etc. I am interested in customer success manager, customer education, customer enablement, and onboarding positions. In regards to shared values, I am especially interested in organizations which are built upon, value, and actively practice trust, transparency, collaboration, clear communication, and individual authenticity. For those of you who know me well, you know that I enjoy supporting and uplifting others as well. I love sharing my experience and tips for breaking into customer success as well as scouring my connections to find the right contact for someone. I'm here to help in any way that I can, so please let me know how I can be of assistance to you! #customersuccess #techlayoffs #layoffs #lookingforwork #customereducation #edtech #careertransitioners #SaaS #productimplementation #customeronboarding

Let's Talk Hiring GAME-CHANGERS! 🚀 Ever felt like you're playing catch-up in the hiring game? We've all been there. Let's flip the script and jump ahead! 📝 3 Oopsie-Daisies We Might Be Making: 🫢 Reactive hiring 1. Speedy Gonzalez Alert: We're sprinting to fill that spot and might be missing the gold right in front of us. 🚝 2. They Said, He Said, She Said: Relying too much on references. Remember, you've got instincts too! 🗣️ 3. Sticking to Old-School Moves: Times are a-changin'! Let's keep up! 👍 3 Game-Changers for Proactive Hiring: 1. Job Benchmarking: Imagine having a blueprint of your dream teammate. That's what job benchmarking does! Measure 'em up, and watch the magic happen. 📊 2. Build Your Squad Early: Why wait for the party to start? Find cool peeps NOW, and when it's go-time, you've got a VIP list ready to rock. 🥳 3. Keep Tweaking That Strategy: Like a DJ tweaking their set, keep adjusting to the crowd. Our hiring game should evolve too! 🎶♟️ Bottom line? Let's swap out the old ways and get on the proactive train. We're not just hiring; we're building a rockstar squad! 🎸🔥 Let's do this! #hiringonfire #gamechangermoves #squadgoals #talentacquisition P.S. Feel lost in the job benchmarking maze? Need those killer tools and data to measure up? 📊 Slide into my DMs and let’s jam on this! Your next rockstar hire awaits. 🚀 #letschat #hiringrevolution

Are you tired of hiring hiccups? In the dynamic world of recruitment, continuous feedback isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a game-changer! Here's how integrating it can revamp your hiring process: #recooty #hiringhacks #hiringstrategy #hiringgames

We're already a week into February and it's crazy to think we're already 10% of the way through 2024! ⌛️ Now my last post was to highlight how we're continuing to hire here at Sporty, and that has only been reinforced this week as we've been finalising our initial 2024 hiring roadmap 🗺 Only looking at my direct team we hired over 70 Tech & Product professionals last year, and this does not include the wider Talent team hiring from the wider company (and doesn't include our massive commercial hiring either!) I sadly became severely ill for the start of this year and have been playing catch-up across the last couple of weeks, and seeing the layoffs in the tech industry (once again) is devastating to see. With our hiring at Sporty however it would be great to hopefully find a home for those who have been impacted, or for those in the industry who feel like the need to make a move for any reason. For everyone in my own network and hopefully wider connections, check out or careers page as we have a wide range of roles available, and even better than that is we are completely remote!🌍 The main areas we're hiring in currently in Tech is across Europe, Latin America and wider Pan-asia on a fully remote basis so check it out: https://lnkd.in/emPA3p54 #Remotework #backend #frontend #qualityengineer #androiddeveloper #techcareers #sporty #spectatorsports #igaming

Open Jobs for Recruiters / TA Ops Specialists 👇 I had a piece I was going to post today about how to capitalize on opportunity, but it felt off. There is a great number of my discipline peers (Recruiting) who are really just looking to survive rather than grow in the wake of widescale layoffs. It will get better. Make sure you take care of yourself, and don't let yourself become defeated or cynical - that's a terribly tough hole to crawl out of. Toughen your resolve, don't give up, and know that there is a great group of people you can rely on here on this platform. I know it's not much, but I put together a quick list of Recruiting (and adjacent) industry roles in Games for those who are searching: 🔸Sr Manager, People & Culture @ Daybreak Game Company LLC (San Diego): https://lnkd.in/gamrNMXH 🔸Global Talent Acquisition, Team Lead (in the UK) @ NetEase Games: https://tinyurl.com/NEGGTA 🔸Sr Sourcing Recruiter (Contract) @ Nintendo: https://tinyurl.com/NinSSR 🔸Recruiting & HR Coordinator (Montreal) @ Studio KRAFTON Montréal: https://lnkd.in/gucN_rRx 🔸Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) @ Character.AI: https://tinyurl.com/aichar 🔸TA Ops Specialist (Contract) @ HoYoverse: https://lnkd.in/gX7-uS75 🔸Recruiting Sys. Analyst @ Electronic Arts (EA): https://lnkd.in/g_b8Njif Please also tap into highly beneficial networks like the ones created by Amir Satvat, and use the resources and people he's brought together to help - feel free to reach out to me directly as well (I'm one of the mentors on the list). I'm happy to give some advice when/where I am able.

One month into 2024 and we’ve already witness some challenging times in tech and gaming. These times have been tough, and we get it. Job uncertainties can be overwhelming, and we’re sending virtual hugs to everyone feeling the weight of recent layoffs. At Employment Hero, we’re not just about tech and numbers; we’re about people, or Heroes (yes, we call everyone Heroes here) 🦸🦸♀️ Our SaaS HR tech journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and we attribute that to our incredible humans behind the scenes that make all the difference. Since starting my journey here 17 months ago, I’ve crossed paths with countless of passionate and grateful souls in the business who bring their 100% into their roles every single day. The amount of dedication is immense. We’re based down under but making waves globally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and SEA, and fast approaching to hit a thousand employees globally 🌍 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇬🇧 🇸🇬 🇲🇾 🇻🇳 🇵🇭 🇮🇩 If you are impacted by recent layoffs, feeling unsure of your career or simply wanted to chat about SEA and Employment Hero, I am personally setting aside some time each week to connect with you - slide me a DM and we’ll go from there 🤗 Here’s to resilience, optimism, and brighter days ahead 🌈 ✌️ #employmenthero #workeasy #southeastasia #careeropportunities #newbeginnings #remotework #saasjobs