What Type Of Person Thrives In The Data Science And Machine Learning Industry, According To A Talent Consultant At Eden Smith Group
Raven, a Talent Consultant, highlights a shift in the recruitment industry, emphasizing that success now hinges on "empathy and passion," moving away from a purely "financial driven, KPI driven" model. The ability to genuinely "hold their hand and...play a significant part in somebody else's life" is crucial for thriving in this evolved field.
Empathy, Passion, Helping Others, Recruitment, Data Science
Advizer Information
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Grad Programs
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Raven McMenemie
Talent Consultant - Data Science & ML
Eden Smith Group
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General Studies / Not Applicable
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services, Technology
Data and Analytics
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Empathy and passion are key traits for success in recruitment. The industry has shifted towards a more empathetic approach, focusing on helping candidates.
2. Recruitment is not solely about sales and KPIs; it's about genuinely wanting to help people and playing a significant role in their lives.
3. Recruiters have a large responsibility in impacting candidates' lives, requiring empathy for their situations and challenges.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would describe them as empathetic and passionate. Recruitment used to have a bad name for itself, seen as a financial-driven, KPI-driven sales environment.
However, things have really changed over the last couple of years, especially since the pandemic. Many mindsets have shifted, and people have gained a new perspective on everything.
This includes recruitment. It's about being able to empathize with someone about their situation and genuinely wanting to help them. Playing a significant part in someone else's life is what truly drives us as recruiters.
Having that much responsibility means you have to be empathetic to whatever it is that they're going through.