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I recently hired two new recruiters for my team, and wanna know where I found them?
They both saw my post on LinkedIn, and applied.
I didn't know either of them.
They weren't referred.
They had no inside connections.
They weren't sourced.
They were just really strong direct applicants who had really relevant experience, and put forth strong applications. One of them wasn't even an early applicant - there were probably hundreds of applicants ahead of them in the pile (which is why I'm glad I reviewed every application and leveraged an AI screener instead of just interviewing the first 10 great people I found).
That's how I got my job at Zapier too by the way! And that's how I've made every single hire for my own team over the last 4.5 years.
Yes, companies have high volumes of applicants.
Yes, hiring processes are highly competitive.
Yes, having a true referral or in at the company can help.
But ultimately, companies are looking to hire the people who they believe will deliver the best results, and at most companies, ~60-70% of those folks will be direct applicants.
And one other thing: I know I could have filled these roles with good people just using my network because I know a lot of people in recruiting. I didn't need to post the role, but I also know that relying only on my networks might not have helped me find the best people, and that's why I always post roles, even when I know great people.
There's a lot of doom and gloom, and discouraging data out there. There's lots of people who will say "hiring is broken" or "it's not worth applying" or "don't apply if there are lots of applicants". There are lots of "hacks" telling people to get a referral or contact the hiring manager instead of applying.
But I'm really glad I didn't let this mentality prevent me from applying to my own job, and I'm really glad the folks I hired didn't either.
They both saw my post on LinkedIn, and applied.
I didn't know either of them.
They weren't referred.
They had no inside connections.
They weren't sourced.
They were just really strong direct applicants who had really relevant experience, and put forth strong applications. One of them wasn't even an early applicant - there were probably hundreds of applicants ahead of them in the pile (which is why I'm glad I reviewed every application and leveraged an AI screener instead of just interviewing the first 10 great people I found).
That's how I got my job at Zapier too by the way! And that's how I've made every single hire for my own team over the last 4.5 years.
Yes, companies have high volumes of applicants.
Yes, hiring processes are highly competitive.
Yes, having a true referral or in at the company can help.
But ultimately, companies are looking to hire the people who they believe will deliver the best results, and at most companies, ~60-70% of those folks will be direct applicants.
And one other thing: I know I could have filled these roles with good people just using my network because I know a lot of people in recruiting. I didn't need to post the role, but I also know that relying only on my networks might not have helped me find the best people, and that's why I always post roles, even when I know great people.
There's a lot of doom and gloom, and discouraging data out there. There's lots of people who will say "hiring is broken" or "it's not worth applying" or "don't apply if there are lots of applicants". There are lots of "hacks" telling people to get a referral or contact the hiring manager instead of applying.
But I'm really glad I didn't let this mentality prevent me from applying to my own job, and I'm really glad the folks I hired didn't either.
Yesterday, I said goodbye to my best friend of 14 years, my first dog, Mugsy.
I adopted Mugsy from Paws Chicago when I was 30. He was by my side through my highest highs and lowest lows. To say this dog changed my life is an understatement. He was my shadow.
He was diagnosed with cancer in Sept. They gave him a month to life. He gave me 8 more months.
Yesterday, he took his last breath in my arms. As someone who travels a lot for work, I can’t tell you how you how grateful I am that I was able to hold him and tell him how much I loved him as we said goodbye.
So, for today’s Many Paws post, I’m sharing Sarah Smile, in honor of Musgy.
If you ever met Mugsy during a Zoom with me, you know he had the best smile. It lit up a room.
Sarah Smile was born with a cleft palate, but it doesn’t cause her any issues at all. She’s playful, happy, gentle, and full of love. She’s lived with kids and other dogs and absolutely adores them. I love her smile.
So, I’m hoping you’ll help me share her. She’s available for foster or adoption at Many Paws Global Rescue in Palatine, IL.
Instead of a sponsor for today’s post, I’m donating the $500 to Many Paws in Mugsy’s honor.
Photo credit: Nicholas I. Knuth 📸
And, please, please adopt, don’t shop. Foster. Donate. Do what you can, to the extent you can.
Nothing compares to the feeling of giving a rescue dog a second chance at love 🩷
I adopted Mugsy from Paws Chicago when I was 30. He was by my side through my highest highs and lowest lows. To say this dog changed my life is an understatement. He was my shadow.
He was diagnosed with cancer in Sept. They gave him a month to life. He gave me 8 more months.
Yesterday, he took his last breath in my arms. As someone who travels a lot for work, I can’t tell you how you how grateful I am that I was able to hold him and tell him how much I loved him as we said goodbye.
So, for today’s Many Paws post, I’m sharing Sarah Smile, in honor of Musgy.
If you ever met Mugsy during a Zoom with me, you know he had the best smile. It lit up a room.
Sarah Smile was born with a cleft palate, but it doesn’t cause her any issues at all. She’s playful, happy, gentle, and full of love. She’s lived with kids and other dogs and absolutely adores them. I love her smile.
So, I’m hoping you’ll help me share her. She’s available for foster or adoption at Many Paws Global Rescue in Palatine, IL.
Instead of a sponsor for today’s post, I’m donating the $500 to Many Paws in Mugsy’s honor.
Photo credit: Nicholas I. Knuth 📸
And, please, please adopt, don’t shop. Foster. Donate. Do what you can, to the extent you can.
Nothing compares to the feeling of giving a rescue dog a second chance at love 🩷
Big deal paper here from a field experiment on 515 startups in an acclerator, half were shown case studies of how startups are successfully using AI.
Those firms given concrete examples
used AI 44% more, had 1.9x higher revenue, needed 39% less capital. Two lessons:
1) AI accelerates businesses in many ways, letting them grow faster with less investment
2) The challenge for many firms is understanding how to use AI, which may require searching and experimentation
Those firms given concrete examples
used AI 44% more, had 1.9x higher revenue, needed 39% less capital. Two lessons:
1) AI accelerates businesses in many ways, letting them grow faster with less investment
2) The challenge for many firms is understanding how to use AI, which may require searching and experimentation
Most people focus on things like salary and job title.
Very few evaluate the environment they're walking into.
By the time the red flags are obvious, you've already accepted the role.
You're three months in wondering how you missed it.
The truth is, the signals were there during the interview process.
Most people just aren't looking for them.
Here's what to pay attention to before you sign:
- How do leaders talk about people who left? Bitterness or blame is a signal.
- Is there a clear answer when you ask how success gets measured in this role?
- Do the people interviewing you seem energized or just going through the motions?
- What happens when someone disagrees with leadership? Watch how they answer, not just what they say.
- Has the role been backfilled before? Find out why the last person left.
- How long has the hiring manager been in their role? High turnover above you is worth understanding.
- Are they selling you on the company or are they genuinely trying to assess fit?
That last one matters more than people realize.
A company that's desperate to fill a seat will tell you what you want to hear.
A company that's confident in what they've built will ask hard questions, because they're protecting the culture too.
The offer letter tells you the compensation.
The interview process tells you the culture.
Most people spend more time worrying about the first than reading the second.
If you're in a senior job search right now and want to make sure you're not just landing a role but landing the right one, I run a job search accelerator built specifically for mid to senior-level professionals. Visit the Featured section in my profile to learn more.
Very few evaluate the environment they're walking into.
By the time the red flags are obvious, you've already accepted the role.
You're three months in wondering how you missed it.
The truth is, the signals were there during the interview process.
Most people just aren't looking for them.
Here's what to pay attention to before you sign:
- How do leaders talk about people who left? Bitterness or blame is a signal.
- Is there a clear answer when you ask how success gets measured in this role?
- Do the people interviewing you seem energized or just going through the motions?
- What happens when someone disagrees with leadership? Watch how they answer, not just what they say.
- Has the role been backfilled before? Find out why the last person left.
- How long has the hiring manager been in their role? High turnover above you is worth understanding.
- Are they selling you on the company or are they genuinely trying to assess fit?
That last one matters more than people realize.
A company that's desperate to fill a seat will tell you what you want to hear.
A company that's confident in what they've built will ask hard questions, because they're protecting the culture too.
The offer letter tells you the compensation.
The interview process tells you the culture.
Most people spend more time worrying about the first than reading the second.
If you're in a senior job search right now and want to make sure you're not just landing a role but landing the right one, I run a job search accelerator built specifically for mid to senior-level professionals. Visit the Featured section in my profile to learn more.
When you train your mind to see everything as something to be grateful for, you stop waiting for life to be perfect.
Someone once made you feel like you weren't enough.
And part of you still believes them.
But their view of you was never the full picture.
One person's blindspot doesn't erase your track record.
One dismissive comment doesn't undo your results.
One closed door doesn't define your worth.
When you believe them, you start second-guessing yourself.
You shrink to fit their limited view.
You hand them power they were never meant to have.
But their inability to see you is not your failure.
It's their limitation.
You don't need everyone to recognize your value.
You need to recognize it yourself.
Some will see it. Some won't.
Either way, your worth stays the same.
Your value isn’t up for debate.
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And part of you still believes them.
But their view of you was never the full picture.
One person's blindspot doesn't erase your track record.
One dismissive comment doesn't undo your results.
One closed door doesn't define your worth.
When you believe them, you start second-guessing yourself.
You shrink to fit their limited view.
You hand them power they were never meant to have.
But their inability to see you is not your failure.
It's their limitation.
You don't need everyone to recognize your value.
You need to recognize it yourself.
Some will see it. Some won't.
Either way, your worth stays the same.
Your value isn’t up for debate.
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