As an organization if you're is serious about doing right by Black people and inclusion as a whole, you have to invest in the future.
You have to start investing in these communities earlier. Making an effort to try and create roles
that would allow more people opportunities to get their foot in the door.
Black people collectively across the world have been marginalized. We've been robbed the chance to build the infrastructure to help facilitate more people into senior positions.
You need to be accessible WAY EARLIER. Foster the future and make things more accessible to them. Being more open to having Senior Black Talent is great but..there are only SO many of us in that space. Not enough of us get a fair shot to advance like that. That's systemic racism.
It would be more impactful to open up more entry-level positions that allow people to grow into the leaders you want.
Invest in the development of your staff and culture so you can foster a Junior Dev today and turn them into the Architect that you need tomorrow.
Okay this is birthed from a frustration I'm experiencing.
I've been trying to help a young man named Courtney break into the Tech scene as a Sales pro.
He's a fresh grad and he made his sales bones killing it in Door 2 Door sales for Sick kids.
Do you know HOW HARD that is?
I've managed to get him a few interviews with some Tech Startups but the feedback has been TRASH.
This was the reason I created a candidate commitment clause in JupiterHRs TOS because the feedback was BS.
Not a Cultural Fit or We need someone with existing SAAS experience.
How can you preach Inclusiveness and doing better but yet remain inaccessible? It's either hypocrisy or blindness or performative. I don't know what to call it specifically but it angers me. Like I am WELL CHEESED and annoyed to see this type of bullshit continue.
I am actually. OFFICIALLY issuing a challenge.
If you're following me and you say you care about DEI and you need a Sales Professional.
Let me put you in touch with Courtney. He has all the intangibles you need in a successful Sales rep. He's JUST lacking SAAS knowledge.
But that's something you can Teach.
You can't learn how to be fearless when cold calling. You can't learn how to take 50 nos to the face and not take it personally. You can't learn how to be charming, funny, and personable.
You can learn value propositions, how a product and industry works.
But the core stuff of being successful in Sales?
You either got it or you don't.
Coffee is for closers and Courtney would be pulling all-nighters from the caffeine in his system.
I stake my rep on that.
He's based in Toronto, Canada. He's a hard worker, a HUSTLER, and someone that in a few years would become a successful Sales leader. He just needs a fair shot.
DM me to get in touch with Courtney. There is no Recruitment/Agency fee attached. We need more of this. PERIOD.
I've observed a concerning trend among us where many of us tend to misclassify our work experience, thereby diminishing our career journeys and accomplishments.
I want to share a quick PSA and give some game to let everyone know that if you have more than 3 years of experience in your career, you should no longer consider yourself as a Junior.
Whether you're a Developer, Recruiter, Project Manager, or Analyst, if you believed you fell under the Junior category, it's time to readjust your perception because you're actually at an Intermediate level.
A short but necessary thread on how to Maximize your LinkedIn profile for success and visibility. LinkedIn works best when you realize that its a tool that most Recruiters, Talent Acquisition and HR Personnel use to find and recruit new potential employees. #BlackTechTwitter /1
You might not be aware but Recruiters have a different view on LinkedIn, this is by design to allow them to parse, narrow and target specific people based on the information provided. For recruiters it starts at this screen. Where they start the search off. /2
Our searches usually begin with Profile Job title, Location and a few different skills. The first opportunity you have to improve your profile's visibility and show up on a Recruiter's search is to put the Job title you have/want in your Headline caption. /3
Cybersecurity has grabbed a lot of attention in recent years (and for good reason) I find that this part of Tech to be one of the most important and interesting parts of the industry. The path to getting your first Cybersecurity job can be a bit..complex.
First I think it's important to note that Cybersecurity's leveling isn't aligned with that of most of the industry. Basically, an entry-level cyber security job requires the skills of someone who is intermediate to advanced level when compared to most Help Desk/Networking roles.
This makes sense when you think about the magnitude of responsibility that comes with an organization and its approach to cybersecurity the right way. Unfortunately, that does not typically align with hiring people with little to no experience or knowledge. Liability.
Scenario: You attended a conference and were particularly moved by a panel discussion. One speaker's insights were especially resonant, and you wish to connect further to discuss the topic in more depth. Here's a Template:
Subject Line: Inspired by Your Insights on [Panel Topic]
Email Body:
Hi [Speaker's Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the pleasure of attending [Event Name], where your panel discussion on [specific topic] left a profound impact on me.
Your perspectives, especially on [a specific point they made], sparked new ideas and thoughts within me.
If you're currently working in Retail and you'd like a change in career but you're not sure where to go, I encourage you to check out a career in Tech. How you might go about doing that? Check the thread below for a quick guide for Retail workers to transition into Tech.
Before we actually get started it's important to get an idea of what your value proposition is.
A Value Prop is a summary of what you do best and what you bring to the table as a professional. Break your skills down into two categories. Subject Matter Expertise & Transfer Skills.
If you're not using AI to enhance your Job search, you're slacking. ChatGPT is one of the best ways to build a strong foundation for your resume. You should always double check for cohesiveness and accuracy.
Here are 10 prompts that can help you build out a dope resume
"Create a resume opening that summarizes my career journey, focusing on how my experiences have developed my key skills. Include a brief story that exemplifies my growth and adaptability in challenging situations."
"Develop a section of my resume that weaves my top skills into concise stories. Each story should demonstrate how I applied a specific skill to achieve a successful outcome in a previous role, using numbers or percentages for impact."