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.
If you're looking for a Remote Job that allows you to work ANYWHERE in the world. Here's a list of 100 Fully Remote Companies that hire everywhere across the globe.
1. GitLab – DevOps platform.
2. Automattic – Creator of WordPress
3. Zapier – Automation tool for connecting apps.
4. Buffer – Social media management.
5. Toptal – Freelance talent marketplace.
6. Doist – Creators of Todoist and Twist.
7. InVision – Digital product design platform.
8. Hotjar – Analytics and feedback tool for websites.
If you're looking for a job in Tech, I urge you to explore opportunities in Non-Tech sectors.
While everyone is eyeing jobs at big tech companies, there’s a growing demand for tech talent in mature industries that many wouldn’t typically consider
Many traditional industries are undergoing massive business transformations.
What does this mean?
These industries are gearing up to implement cutting-edge technology like AI, automation, full virtualization, and more.
If you're using ChatGPT to write your cover letter I am BEGGING you to do two things.
1. Tell ChatGPT to make sure the Cover Letter ISNT Yappy and for it to sound Human without sacrificing Professionalism. This will remove that AI sounding Fluff.
2. Please tell it to change up the sentence structure. Human beings are very inconsistent with their sentence lengths. It changes as the paragraph goes on.
Copy and Paste the JD into ChatGPT and use this prompt:
As a Job Hopper, I was never afraid of an Interviewer asking me about my Job Hopping.
I actually looked forward to it.
I always had to prepare myself for how to answer questions as to why I did.
Here’s what I would say and I invite you to use this script for your own benefit.
“Throughout my career, each transition has been a strategic step, chosen not just for the role itself, but for the unique opportunities and challenges it presented for personal and professional growth.
For example, moving from a tech startup to a non-profit allowed me to leverage my technical skills in a completely new context, broadening my problem-solving abilities and understanding of diverse organizational cultures.
You got the interview because you’re qualified. Now your job in the interview is to appear confident, reliable and MEMORABLE. Here are the top 5 ways to ensure you stand out in the hiring manager’s mind:
1. When asked "tell me about yourself" use a unique identifier and a unique verb
Example: I consider myself a flexible solution finder. I began as a curious coder, crafting user experiences. Beyond product strategy, I'm an avid scuba diver, finding creativity in serenity.
2. Say why you want the role but also why you deserve it
Why you want it = motivation
Why you deserve it = evidence (examples from your work experience)
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.