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

Open article: Software Development Manager, Amazon Leo Manufacturing Systems Engineering by amazon.jobs

Software Development Manager, Amazon Leo Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Here we go, your one and done hack for writing your resume - use this for projects or entire jobs (depending on the complexity of your personal career)1) This is the problem I was hired to solve2)  This is how I solved it - tools, methodology, resources3) These are the results (preferably measurable - below is my article on how to quantify your role if you don't have personal metrics/KPI's)https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/metrics-quantifying-your-experience-kristen-fife-she-her-?trackingId=Q2FjcYzCTuKSzSDLR3W0Ig%3D%3D&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3Bn8%2ByEFvcRMG8UAfntqwgww%3D%3DCheck out my Kindle ebook on Resume &amp; Job Search Mistakes!  https://a.co/d/dvViVzdMy coaching services: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kmfife_i-redesigned-my-career-services-infosheet-activity-7364340448376623104-EYUV?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAAKCcQBCYB0tibBGwT4TQv4xIfZSJGdWiEOn the recruiting side, most of my career has been in the tech industry, but I have been the founding/sole recruiter at multiple companies, meaning I have hired corporate roles across the board. I have also hired in manufacturing, warehouse/technicians, retail, customer service, physical security, administrative support. I'm an expert sourcer and well versed in managing complex offers with equity, sign on bonuses and relocation. I've "busted" my fair share of interview fraudulent attempts.I have used AI for composing candidate outreach, deep sourcing, CI research, and to streamline job postings. I have used AI to write and "record" a podcast jingle. I've used genAI to research potential candidate sources/pools/trends.Apparently I am an ATS guru based on conversations with my industry peers. I could walk into almost any recruiting role and be up and running in the ATS in a couple of hours. WorkDay, Taleo, Lever, Jobvite, SmartRecruiter, Taleo SMB, ZohoRecruit, Greenhouse, Ashby. I have implemented several of those.If you are looking for resume/LI feedback, I am happy to provide my rates.

Kristen Fife (she/her)

Job seekers, for the LOVE of Little Pink Ponies 🎠  (at the club or anywhere else!) when you come across a job you are interested in - APPLY. With whatever resume you have that is closest. You can update your resume and change it for a "tailored" version later. 
Stop listening to dimfluencers telling you to rewrite your resume to match the job description. As long as you ARE qualified for the role and your resume speaks to it, you should apply. 

Timing is oh-so-critical in these tough times. The weekend you spend "tailoring" your resume may cost you the job. Yes, networking is important, but hiring managers are going to tell you to apply or send you the recruiter who is going to tell you..."please apply". Unless you have a BONA FIDE connection - someone who actually *knows your work* for a true referral, conduct your networking/outreach AFTER you have put your hat in the ring, or by the time you get around to it, the role will be gone. 
https://lnkd.in/gngMmsTX

Kristen Fife 

Senior Tech Recruiter | Career Coach | Author | ATS SME | Purple Squirrel Hunter

Job seekers, I think we need a serious conversation about the meaning and process of "tailoring" your resume. Personally, I would prefer to see the wo

Open article: "Tweak" Instead of "Tailor" Your Resume by Kristen Fife • 2 min read

I want to use my friend Amy Miller 's excellent post today to reiterate why titles are less important than actual skills/output. 

As a tech recruiter, I have hired a LOT of "flavors" of software writing roles. There are a TON of titles, and there may be nuances amongst them based on skills, seniority, actual responsibility, etc. For example:
software developer
software engineer 
software development engineer
full stack developer 
fullstack engineer
programmer analyst (*this one specifically refers to a visa category)

Some places I have worked "engineer" denotes a degree, others it doesn't. 

My point is: titles are often interchageable, which is why recruiting professionals concentrate on FUNCTIONAL SKILLS, which then need to be supported with CONTEXT around process, scope, and deliverables.

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