Nora Hamada is joined by Bre Ballman, the Manager of Technical Recruiting at Narvar, a company dedicated to enhancing the post-purchase experience for online shoppers. Tune in to hear Bre's insights on transitioning into tech recruiting, navigating career changes, and mastering networking strategies.

Whether you're new to the field or looking to pivot within the industry, Bre's story offers valuable lessons for anyone aiming to succeed in tech recruitment.

On today's episode of Rising Recruiters, Nora Hamada is joined by Jennifer Callahan, a seasoned recruiting leader at Cisco, who shares her remarkable 10-year journey within the company. Jennifer provides an in-depth look at her unconventional career path, from her beginnings in finance to becoming a Recruiter Leader at Cisco.

In this episode, Jennifer shares practical advice for aspiring recruiters on how to position themselves for internal promotions and the significance of developing a diverse skill set.

Tune in to hear Jennifer’s inspiring story and gain valuable insights into navigating and excelling in the world of recruitment. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips and experiences that can help you rise in your career.

CTO and co-founder of CodePath.org, Nathan Esquenazi, discusses the evolution of the company from a technical training program for senior engineers at top tech companies to a national nonprofit aimed at equipping underrepresented college students with the most in-demand software engineering skills, how generative AI is reshaping the tech landscape, and the trends that he is noticing that recruiters are looking for on resumes from their graduates.

In this episode of Rising Recruiters, we sit down with Martin Kess, the Head of Engineering at Fractal, to uncover the intricacies of hiring top technical talent in the tech industry. Martin shares his unique journey from engineering to recruiting, where he played a pivotal role in interviewing and vetting potential CTOs for numerous startups.

Martin delves into the challenges of being an early-stage CTO, a role that demands a rare combination of technical expertise and managerial prowess. He discusses the qualities that make a great technical founder and the rigorous process Fractal employs to ensure they onboard only the best talent. Additionally, Martin provides insights into the evolving landscape of tech recruitment, particularly in the age of AI and tools like GitHub Copilot, which are transforming how companies build and scale their products.

Whether you're a seasoned recruiter, an aspiring tech leader, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and talent acquisition, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice from someone who has been at the forefront of tech hiring.

Join us as we ask Senior Recruiter, Alyssa Alvarez, frequently asked questions that come up in tech recruiter interviews.

Join us as we delve into the world of what it's like to recruit for a robotics startup with Blake Williams, Head of Talent Acquisition at Nuro.ai.