On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're chatting with Bobby McNeil Jr., an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a decade of delivering successful recruitment strategies across Fortune 500 companies.

Bobby's expertise lies in identifying top talent for roles like Software Engineering, R&D, Corporate IT, and non-technical positions. His abilities have earned him recognition as an industry leader and trusted voice.

As the President of the award-winning Blacks in Technology Raleigh-Durham Chapter, Bobby champions diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.

With hundreds of successful hires under his belt, Bobby takes pride in guiding job seekers towards rewarding opportunities and witnessing their professional growth.

Before recruiting, Bobby had a successful college basketball career, even winning an NCAA National Championship.

In this episode, Bobby shares insights on talent acquisition, career coaching, and his upcoming book providing candid advice for job seekers in today's corporate landscape.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

1:55 - Why Tech?

6:20 - Recruiting in and out of Tech

10:40 - Transferable Skills

16:50 - Sports and Tech

29:45 - DEI and ‘Breaking into Tech’

37:15 - Resume and Interviewing

50:45 - Challenges

52:29 - Salary

53:35 - Dealing with Rejection

55:25 - Recruiting and HR

59:45 - Moving within Recruitment

1:02:30 - Bobby's Book and His Work With BIT

1:05:55 - Conclusion