Sr. Recruiter - I build the teams that build the satellites. Recruiting Truth Teller & Mythbuster. Somehow, LinkedIn Top Voice 2022

Recruiting Manager - Amazon Leo
Job Search Strategist - www.recruiterauntie.com
YouTube Creator - AMA Friday with Amy Miller

***I work at Amazon, but these comments and opinions are my own***

TL:DR - interested in roles with my company? The FASTEST PATH to consideration is to apply directly. You can also follow up with the recruiting team at amazonleojobs@amazon.com  

Read on for more "about me"!

After 20+ years in recruiting, hunting everything from truck drivers to CFOs, I'm currently a Recruiting Manager at Amazon Leo. I've spent the last several years in big tech (Microsoft / Google) after many years in various agencies learning how "real" recruiting is done. I'm passionate about client AND candidate experience, and I believe that good consulting sometimes looks like bad customer service.

Feel free to connect with me at amy@recruitinginyogapants.com. 

Looking for TEMPLATES and REFERRALS?

On my website www.recruiterauntie.com you'll find a link to Career Coaches and Resume Writers I personally recommend, as well as my Networking, Salary FAQ and Recruiter FAQ templates - all designed to help empower job seekers. 

Salary FAQs - how to address all things compensation at every stage of the recruiting/interviewing process

Recruiter FAQs - questions you can ask your recruiter at any part of the process

Networking - 3 way networking (Recruiters/Peers/Hiring Managers) insights and templates you can modify

Specialties: sourcing, recruiting, employment branding, blogging

Amy Miller

"Amy, how committed are you to hiring for Amazon Leo"? 

I literally gave birth to a satellite technician. There are no lengths I won't go to in order to build the teams that build the satellites. 

Anyway. 

We're hiring. 

https://lnkd.in/gc3jMpTr

Recruiting Manager - I build the teams that build the satellites. Recruiting Truth Teller & Mythbuster. Somehow, LinkedIn Top Voice 2022

Spicy Saturday.

Let's see who's feelings get hurt the most 😅

If you're good you're good. I could call myself a twice baked potato and still recruit circles around some of y'all.

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Spicy Saturday - half marathon edition 

There’s probably a job search analogy in there somewhere but I’ve got blisters the size of quarters and they ran out of damn medals so y’all please just BEHAVE today ok??? 😂

(They promised to mail my medal. Check out my consolation sticker)

Look some things are hard. You won’t always get immediate gratification or results. But you did it. 

If you’re still waking up every day, doing the applications, reaching out to the networks, running towards that next job - I’m so so proud of you. Seriously. 

I’m going to get tacos.

Monday Manager Musings

Take your dang PTO. 

(I am!) 

I really thought I'd be able to drag myself into the office today 🤣 I can walk (mostly) but shoes? Not happening. I prefer being barefoot on a good day - you think I'm going to trap my feet TODAY when I've got a blister the size of a half dollar (notice it gets bigger every time I tell the story) on the inside of my heel?

ANYWAY. 

As a manager, I do not care why, when, or how you take your PTO. Give me a heads up sure - especially if you're going to be out for a while and need coverage. Mostly because I don't want to bug you when you're OOO (seriously - turn off notifications!!) 

Need a mental health reset day? Take it. 
Sick kiddo? Take it. 
Just hauled yourself 13.1 miles in drizzle two days ago and only wish you couldn't feel your legs? Take it.

PTO is there for a reason, whether it's specific or unlimited or whatever. 

TAKE IT. I'll dial in for a few important calls today but other than that? Sitting on a heating pad with my feet up, reminding my husband that I JUST RAN 13.1 MILES SIR. But only like every hour or so. I'm not THAT annoying. 

Picture of my post race tacos. Shoutout to HWY 2 Diner in my sleepy little town. 

PS: how do you know if someone has run a half marathon? Don't worry, we'll tell you. 😅

Monday Manager Musings

Are folks saying your name in rooms you're not in? 

I talk about this with my team all the time. You WANT to build a brand/reputation that makes people remember you. (ideally, in a good way). 

Are you looking for opportunity? GREAT! Do people know what opportunity means to you? 

If YOU can't define it for your own career, how can anyone else?

ANYWAY. Brings me to my inspiration for today's post. A colleague reached out as they were opening up a couple of recruiting roles and specifically looking for current/former Amazonians who might be a fit/open to coming back. As I'm pretty darn connected on these LinkedIn streets, he trusted me to surface a few names. 

And I did. 

I immediately shot over a STELLAR former contract recruiter I had worked with. I sanity checked location for another full time recruiter who had been laid off - location worked, sent their name. THEN I got a ping from a former colleague asking me to keep them in mind for anything. Immediate note to my colleague.

Will any of those 3 folks land a role back here? I have no idea. They may not want THAT job. The HM may have other referrals that end up being a better fit. 

What I know for sure? These 3 folks were top of mind, because they bothered to stay top of mind. I have seen their work. I am connected with them here. They have put regular deposits in the old Amy Trust Bank. I was happy to make the connection.

How's your balance looking with folks who can speak up on your behalf? 

Something to think about.

This is one of the hardest videos I've recorded in over 6 years of creating content.

I didn't want to tell this story. I hate that it actually HAPPENED. I hate that people are still falling for it. I HATE HATE HATE that the charlatans and grifters have infected my industry and convinced so many of you that this is somehow a strategy.

You can apply to a million reqs. No one is stopping you. Your resume can and likely will be seen. It will be compared to the role you applied to. If you actually watch this video and STILL think you have to beat the magic bot and/or there's no real person behind the system - I got nothing else for ya, champ.

God speed. You're in for a terrible time and I'm sorry for it.

https://lnkd.in/gUZeHqHi

Mike claims AI will take “most” sourcers jobs in 13 months.

I’ve been in recruiting nearly 3 decades. I’ve actually BEEN a Sourcer. Worked with thousands over the years. I have yet to meet one that ONLY does what Mike claim “most” are doing. 

$100 to the charity of your choice if you can intro me to 10 sourcers who will back him up. I’m not saying just 10 randos who agree with him. 10 sourcers who ONLY do the research, admin tasks that AI can 100% take on. 10 sourcers who’s work can be reduced to something a chatbot can do end to end, without human oversight. 

No human interaction. Just pure transaction that can be done by a tool. The 5 things Mike says “most” of you do. It’s in his post, helpfully screenshotted and shared below. 

Only 10…. this should be easy money. 

😎

Y'all have no idea how desperately I wish there was a way to answer this question.

The reality is - it's different for EVERYONE. The good news is you CAN take a few steps to figure out the right balance for YOU. 

In this week's AMA Friday I break down some specific questions to ask (and insights to understand) before you start applying. For some (like me) the answer will be just a few. For others, your volume might be significantly higher.

One story I did NOT tell in the video - way back when I was encouraged to apply to a role at WorkSource WA. I was fully qualified, former recruiters actually make pretty good career counselors, and I was initially referred by another recruiter turned counselor. 

I didn't get that job. But I didn't quit. I applied to 69 openings across several offices I could commute to. Finally landed an interview and then an offer. It made sense to apply that many times to the same organization, because they were legitimately hiring that many people - and I was fully qualified for every role.

Here's a harsh truth. If you're applying to 100s of roles a week? One of two things is happening:

1/ your market is on FIRE and there are genuinely tons of growth/opps for you (which means you SHOULD be getting a decent return on those apps!)
2/ you are completely misaligned, shooting your shot at many targets - including a bunch you're not likely to hit. 

If there's a 3rd scenario, I have no idea what it is.

Watch here --> https://lnkd.in/giDfZ69Y

A rare software opportunity with my hardware team!! You will be in the BEST hands with Adriana - y'all know the drill:

1/ apply directly for fastest consideration
2/ follow up with amazonleojobs@amazon.com if you like

Technical Recruiting Partner hiring for Amazon Leo Production and Operations #spacejobs #AmazonLeo #hiring #innovation #manufacturing #engineering

Here's the deal.....  I'm looking for a Software Development Manager to lead manufacturing systems engineering for Amazon Leo in Bellevue. You'll be embedded in Amazon's Leo manufacturing org, implementing software solutions that integrate directly with hardware on the factory floor. 

We're talking real-world environmental testing systems: 🔬 Thermal Vacuum Chambers (TVAC) 🌡️ Thermal Cycling (TC) 📳 Vibration Testing (Vibe) ⚡ Highly Accelerated Stress Screen (HASS) 

If you've spent your career bridging the gap between software and hardware, holding deep technical conversations with engineers while leading high-performing teams — this role was built for you! 

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eYMuHZZH

#Bellevue #Jobs #AmazonLeo #AmazonCareers #Amazon #SoftwareEngineering #IoTEngineering #ManufacturingSystems #SoftwareEngineeringManager #BridgingTheDigitalDivide #SpaceTech

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Software Development Manager, Amazon Leo Manufacturing Systems Engineering

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

University Student Financial Assistance exists to offer assistance to all University of Maryland, Baltimore students in obtaining funding to finance their educational cost. Sources of funding include local, state, and federal grants, school-provided and outside scholarships, and federal loans. 

The UMB financial aid programs have been developed to help students who have academic potential and limited financial resources. The programs are specifically directed at helping those students who would not be able to complete their education without support. Approximately 80 percent of UMB students receive assistance through our office.

The Student Counselor Associate is a first point of contact for the Office of University Student Financial Assistance, providing customer service via phone, email, and in-office interactions.

Student Counselor Associate

The Johns Hopkins University

The Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM) was created to centralize student services at Johns Hopkins University. SEAM enhances processes and systems in three areas: student accounts, registration, and financial aid. Rather than calling or emailing various offices or departments to ask questions or resolve issues, you can request support through SEAM. At SEAM, the focus of every decision is student-centered.

SEAM’s knowledgeable and highly trained cross-functional student support services team provides personalized assistance in both digital and in-person settings. If you have a question related to student accounts, registration, or financial aid, students of Johns Hopkins University can contact SEAM to request assistance.

Student Support Specialist

Sound Agriculture 

Sound Agriculture is an innovator in bio-inspired chemistry and plant genetics. We leverage natural plant diversity to grow crops more sustainably and create differentiated, nutritious food. Sound is a Series C startup funded by leading investors in food and agriculture.

In this role, finnigan:
- Built a Series C start-up from ~70 to 100+ employees (42%+ headcount increase) as part of in-house TA team
- Acted as in-house subject matter expert on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and updated the team on new functionality and process improvements
- Composed original recruitment marketing campaigns to intrigue, educate, and convert passive candidates
- Scheduled and measured open, click, and bounce rates of messaging campaigns through SeekOut CRM
- Managed internal and external job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.) ensuring job advertising was inclusive, accurate, accessible, and appropriately tracked using Greenhouse ATS
- Coordinated interview scheduling and candidate outreach for open roles across S&M, R&D, and G&A
- Drafted, edited, and created visually stimulating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on best practices
- Cleaned and maintained data sources, built dashboard for recruitment metrics, and monitored trends in KPIs
- Analyzed onboarding systems and provided visibility by codifying tasks and responsible parties
- Measured sourcing efficacy, time to fill, hiring speed, decline reason by stage, yield ratios and more

Talent Acquisition Associate

Brand30

Committed to 30 days of daily posting, audience listening, iterating, and doubling down.

January Cohort Member

University of Delaware

At Spectrum Scholars, we empower autistic people and our communities—on campus and in the workplace—through collaboration, advocacy, research, education, and service. Our comprehensive college-to-career support program for matriculated UD students with autism is generously backed by JPMC&Co and their Autism at Work initiative. 

In this role, finnigan:
- Led marketing and recruitment campaigns for open roles, leveraged digital tools to target segmented audiences, built brand awareness and converted passive candidates to active applicants.
- Used ATS and sourcing strategies, screened applicants and assessed experience, and maintained a desk of warm leads within the talent pool.
- Scheduled panel interviews for applicants with 2-4 of our 10-person team.
- Built rapport with applicants easily and used a high-touch approach.
- Maintained confidential files and spreadsheet-based tracking systems.
- Served as initial and general point of contact for all inquiries: front desk visitors, calls received, and communication through the administrative email address.
- Orchestrated the entire in-house admissions process for undergraduate students, including designing application forms, in addition to pipeline strategies above.
- Coordinated the office schedule, including executive calendar management, undergraduate course scheduling, marketing and recruitment, and special events.
- Built and maintained a pipeline of talent and stays in contact as new opportunities arise.
- Delivered presentations and trainings on topics related to autism and higher ed.
- Inventoried current stock, anticipated usage trends, purchased office supplies and materials, created expense reports, and processed through Concur.
- Acted as liaison to other units on University of Delaware campus.

Administrative Assistant II - Spectrum Scholars

- Spearheaded curriculum design overhaul for fall 2021.
- Maintained integrated customer relationship management (CRM) systems. 
- Created graphic design elements according to University branding guidelines and wrote copy for website, presentation and print purposes. 
- Scheduled distribution for internal communications including weekly and monthly campaigns for social events, workshops, newsletters, and event invitations. 
- Participated in interviews for prospective scholars, peer mentors, and new hires. 
- Gathered data, reported findings, and made recommendations to improve existing processes.  
- Co-facilitated trainings on autism accessibility and inclusion for staff and students.
- Designed and delivered visual and written content for internal and external use. 
- Screened candidates for open positions, reviewed resumes and cover letters, coordinated interviews, and drafted communications.

Program Ambassador - Spectrum Scholars

- Facilitated public trivia event with 70+ attendees weekly. 
- Scheduled themes and ordered thematic and culturally sensitive catering to complement. 
- Trained volunteers weekly on scoring protocols, and oversaw tabulation of scores for prizes.
- Used Canva to create visual content and Mailchimp to advertise the event to the student body.
- Tracked scores across the semester to determine the Grand Quizzo Champion Team.
- Designed and ordered custom merchandise to distribute as prizes.

Quizzo Student Director - Perkins Student Center

- Interfaced with current and prospective students and families, providing directions and other services.

Desk Associate - Perkins Student Center

- Increased product sales through design of special displays.
- Trained and supervised new employees monthly.

Sales Associate - P.O.D Markets

learned:
- way more about honeybees than i thought possible (anatomy, physiology, behavior, pathology...)
- techniques for hive inspections that assess colony health, measure brood and honey production, and screen for disease.
- to keep track of 25 honeybee research colonies, representing a variety of genetic strains, over a season.
- to plant and tend a pollinator garden, providing high quality nectar and pollen to foragers.

Beekeeper's Assistant - Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology

learned:
- to manage my own workload and how to prioritize for efficiency
- the importance of safety-step footwear
- how delicious mayonnaise is, actually

Packer - Perkins Student Center

learned:
- about cerambycid (long-antennae wood-boring) beetles, their morphology, and their pheromones
- to set hormone-baited traps that attracted beetles, who were collected live and then frozen 
- the differentiating features of more than 20 local genera and species 
- how to cope with hot, sticky, exhausting heat

Research Assistant - Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology

learned how to:
- keep up with a frantic pace of work and bring calm to the chaos
- maintain a cool head in heated situations
- deliver fantastic customer experience 
- make a mean pumpkin spice latte

Barista - Einstein Bagel Brothers

Stony Point Conference Center

- Developed interfaith dialogue skills living in intentional community.
- Led Jewish and interfaith text studies, and facilitated dialogues.
- Participated in direct advocacy work, including a march in NYC for the Wendy's Boycott in alliance with the Fair Food Alliance and the Coalition of Imokalee Workers.
- Organic farming on-site, area totaling one acre in both greenhouse and field plots. 
- Harvested, washed, and delivered 60-120 lbs of produce per week to the kitchen, for use at the dining hall.
- Fed flock of 9 chickens daily, collected 2 dozen eggs weekly, and cleaned chicken coop as needed.

Farm the Land, Grow the Spirit

Hi, I’m finnigan! ✨

I create content and build community related to mental health, neurodiversity, and compassionate communication. 

I’m #actuallyautistic & ADHD. I write, post, and speak about my experiences and expertise regarding autistic cognition, emotion, sensation, perception, interoception, and embodiment. 

In my current position at Johns Hopkins University, I assist students and their families with customer service inquiries related to financial aid, student accounts, and registration. I am also a proud member of:
- Diversity Leadership Council (Staff subcommittee)
- Trans Awareness Task Force (Scholarship & Historical Context subcommittee)
- Disability Inclusion Advisory Committee 
- SEAM Diversity Council 

Outside of JHU, I serve as an advisory board member to both the Autism in Context research lab (through the University of Delaware) and to the Neurodiversity Employment Network. 

I am fascinated by behavior neuroscience and specifically in interpersonal neurobiology. What occurs in a relational context to encourage wellness and recovery? Key aspects seem to include include mindful presence, emotional attunement, active listening, compassionate inquiry, and unbiased reflection. 

My undergraduate academic work explored cross-cultural intersections of gender, sexuality, and religious identities. Outside of work, I love thinking about linguistics (Japanese, ASL, Hebrew), mechanical keyboards, food gardening, Buddhism, Judaism, and my two beautiful cats.

Colleagues & clients describe me these ways:
"Warm, personable, eager to learn about others and reciprocate sharing about hirself."
"Inquisitive, driven, innovative, and bold." 
"Values emotional transparency and honesty."

If you've read this whole thing - please, feel free to send me a connection request.

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