Avoid the Bite How to engage tech talent & make them your best friends. Presenters: Katrina Collier, Winning Impression, Social Recruiting Specialist

Bennett Sung, Jobscience, Director of Storytelling

About Today’s Speakers

Katrina Collier

•  Founder of social recruiting training & consulting firm Winning Impression

•  One of the top recruiting influencers on Twitter •  Knowledge gained over 10+ years as a technical recruiter, both in-

house and agency, along with 9 years of social recruiting experience. •  Connect on Twitter @WinningImpress

Bennett Sung •  Currently, the director of product marketing and storytelling at

Jobscience •  A decade+ intelligence on leading enterprise & mid-market recruitment

solutions, coupled with 7+ years experience in employment branding. •  Volunteer for The Candidate Experience Awards – 2013, 2014 •  Connect on Twitter at @bennettsung or @Jobscience

Engagement Scenarios That’ll Sure Scare Off Tech Candidates

Golden Rules To Make Technology Candidates Your Best Friend

u  Hate the phone

u  Love certainty

u  Are collaborative

u  Need extended periods in the zone

u  Not so social  

u  Love the phone

u  Happy with ambiguity

u  Are competitive

u  Unlikely to concentrate at that level

u  Social  

Source: Joel Spolsky

Source: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/FieldGuidetoDevelopers.html

u  Pleasant workspace

u  Right equipment

u  Independence / flexibility

u  No micro managing / politics

u  Skilled managers

u  Smart people

u  To learn more

Questions?

Let’s Stay Connected via

Twitter:

Katrina @WinningImpress

Bennett

@Jobscience

Thank You