Hardware Podcasts

265: What's Your Superpower

Embedded.fm · 26 Oct 2018 · 1h 23m · Episode 265

What this episode covers

Anita Pagin, a generalist recruiter and career coach who recently joined Carbon3D, explains the realities of the recruiting industry, distinguishing between in-house, agency, and freelance roles. She details how top recruiters vet candidates by reading profiles thoroughly rather than sending mass emails, and emphasizes that candidates must be able to explain their technical work in layman's terms to pass phone screens. Pagin provides specific advice on resume formatting, such as using portfolios and avoiding bolded skill lists, and discusses the nuances of salary negotiation, including the trade-offs between base pay and equity in startups versus public companies.

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early-stage companies

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Carbon3D, Adidas
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LinkedIn, Glassdoor

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