catching up with a shopify recruiter w/alain robineau
guest: alain robineau, recruiter at shopify focused on data science
- when giving rejection feedback, offer candidates a quick call instead of just an email so they understand where they fell short
- most candidates offered a feedback call will not book it, so dont expect high uptake even when you offer
- before messaging someone at a company, check their profile so you ask about the right specialty instead of a generic question
- stand out by sending a pointed message that connects your background to the specific role instead of a generic pitch
- in a tough market be intentional with outreach, tailor your resume to the job description, and get active in slack or discord communities instead of lurking