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October 14, 2023

A Tech Recruiter Answers All of Your Questions!

37 minutes

This week we talk to Jen Widerberg, also known as Financial Services Tech Recruiter.

Jen has been in recruiting for over 15 years, and she's also a friend of mine who talks candidly about how teachers should approach a transition out of education.

In this episode, we cover:

The difference between internal recruiters and agency recruiters

Roles that are great for teachers looking to pivot

What Learning & Development roles entail

Imposter syndrome and how to reframe your thinking

Translating teaching experience for job applications

How to use prompts with ChatGPT to frame relevant information in your resume

How transitioning teachers can use LinkedIn

Personal branding

Leveraging your unique skills to stand out on the job market

How to reach out to recruiters

How to choose the next organization you work for

How to answer the question, "So why do you want to leave teaching?"

You can find Jen on LinkedIn and X where she talks all things tech talent, AI, and marathon running.

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