A Day In The Life Of A Technical Recruiter At A Fortune 100 Entertainment Technology Company
A day for a technical recruiter like Kristin can vary greatly, "from super routine to left to [their] own devices," requiring strong self-management skills due to flexible scheduling and potential cross-time zone collaboration. The work involves a mix of communication—emailing, scheduling interviews, candidate and hiring manager preparation, and offer negotiation—to achieve business hiring goals.
Communication, Negotiation, Problem-Solving, Self-Management, Networking
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Kristin Gonzales
Technical Recruiter
Entertainment Technology Fortune 100
University of San Diego
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Technology
Human Resources (HR)
None Applicable, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Working as a technical recruiter involves mastering self-management due to the flexible and sometimes unpredictable schedule.
2. Recruiters often work across different time zones, requiring adaptability and flexibility in working hours.
3. A significant portion of the job involves communication—scheduling interviews, preparing candidates and hiring managers, and negotiating offers.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a technical recruiter look like?
It can look different, but it's the same. A lot of my client groups, since I work with many different types of technology, allow me to learn many different things on the fly.
There are some parts of my day that are routine, and other times I'm left to my own devices. For anyone looking at a role like this, you certainly have to learn to master and lead yourself.
Your schedule can be flexible. Because you work across different time zones, you might start work at seven, nine, ten, or even eleven. I used to work Australia time when hiring over there.
If I'm not sending emails, I'm usually scheduling interviews or preparing people for interviews, both hiring leaders and candidates. If I'm fortunate, I'm negotiating offers on people's behalf, ensuring we get fair wages.
I'm also managing business results, as hiring goes both ways. Ultimately, it's about talking to a lot of people.