What Type Of Person Thrives In The Entertainment Technology Industry According To A Technical Recruiter At A Fortune 100 Entertainment Technology Company
Technical recruiting thrives on strong communication, problem-solving, and high emotional intelligence—skills not typically emphasized in traditional education, as Kristin notes, "recruiting is such uncharted territory". A willingness to learn from scratch and a genuine "love for people" are key traits for success in this field, according to this Entertainment Technology Fortune 100 recruiter.
Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, People Skills
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Kristin Gonzales
Technical Recruiter
Entertainment Technology Fortune 100
University of San Diego
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Psychology
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
None Applicable, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
2. High emotional intelligence is a valuable asset.
3. A willingness to learn and adapt is crucial, as recruiting is a constantly evolving field and not a typical major in college. A love for people is also important
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say people who thrive in this industry have really great communication skills. They're also excellent problem solvers.
I would also say they probably have developed a high level of emotional intelligence, which isn't necessarily typical for every industry. Likewise, if you're in healthcare, that's certainly a thing.
Overall, because recruiting is such uncharted territory, you don't major in it. Someone that's just willing to learn something from scratch is key. Ask any other recruiter, we'll all tell you, we never thought we would do what we do.
But I think we all had a willingness to learn and a love for people. So I think that is probably the great profile for this type of role.