How To Hire as a Tech Recruiter (& Get Hired as a Student) - w/ Kati

In this episode, my guest is Kati Hutsell, who is a career advisor at Purdue University and a former recruiter for Google, Amazon, and Meta. We discuss:Kati's experience and insights from recruiting at top Big Tech companiesWhat makes a resume stand out and Google’s 3 criteria for successful applicantsThe impact of online courses and certifications on resumesDebunking myths about the job application process and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Differences in recruiting for early careers vs. senior tech roles at Amazon and MetaKati’s career pivot back to higher education and her motivations for the sameIdentifying and developing your personalized job application “style”Traits of students who land their dream jobs and how to develop themCommon pitfalls in job applications and interviewsEffective networking strategies and a blueprint for successSpecific advice for Indian students in the USThis episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the job search process and looking to gain valuable hiring insights from someone with extensive experience in Big Tech as well as higher education.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support the Ready Set Do podcast:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources:Kati HutsellNaman Pandey - Please find my resume on my profilereadysetdo.transistor.fmTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro & background(00:03:18) Kati’s career overview(00:08:40) Resume review experience at Google and ATS(00:13:05) 3 criteria for success for Google positions and indicators of strong performance on resumes(00:16:39) Importance (or lack thereof) of online course and certifications(00:18:45) Busting myths around the job application process and ATS(00:21:08) Importance of GPAs(00:22:54) Writing bulletproof resume bullets(00:25:54) ATS hacking - advisable or not really?(00:28:38) Hiring for senior tech lead/individual contributor positions at Amazon & Meta(00:31:02) Career pivot to higher education after time at Big Tech(00:34:30) Common traits among students successful in the job market(00:39:00) Pitfalls preventing students from getting interview call-backs(00:42:25) Optimizing your job application style for max chance of success(00:45:16) Pitfalls preventing students from converting interviews(00:47:55) A blueprint for networking effectively on LinkedIn(00:54:38) Advice for Indian international students in the US(00:58:17) Outro & gratitude