Fallthrough Navigating A Career In Tech
Feb 3, 2025
Chris Allaire, Owner and CEO of Averity, brings nearly 30 years of tech recruiting expertise to the table. He dives into the vital traits that make a standout candidate and debates the future of recruiting in an AI-driven world. The conversation explores the evolution of tech recruiting, emphasizing personal connections and genuine communication over mere qualifications. Allaire also shares insights on navigating engineering roles, the importance of adaptability, and choosing a recruiter who genuinely cares about candidates' success.
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Early Tech Recruiting
- In the 90s, tech recruiting involved cold calls, faxed resumes, and in-person interviews.
- Recruiters would even cold call references, sometimes getting hate mail.
Specialization vs. Generalization
- Early tech required more specialized expertise because companies ran their own infrastructure.
- Now, cloud services allow individuals to be more generalist, but still lean towards a specialization.
Modern Recruiting Challenges
- The current recruiting landscape is challenging due to the prevalence of bots, fake candidates, and spam applicants.
- This makes it harder for qualified candidates to stand out, increasing the importance of strategic recruiting firms.