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The Engineering Leadership Podcast

Career growth in today’s market + effective partnerships between engineering & hiring partners - Live from ELC Annual 2024 #195

Nov 5, 2024
Joining the conversation are Scott Swedberg, CEO of The Job Sauce, and Eric Fettner, its Co-founder, both experts in high-touch recruitment for startups. Lawrence Bruhmuller, SVP at Great Expectations, shares his insights from engineering leadership. They discuss navigating career growth amid a flat organizational structure and the impact of AI on roles. The trio highlights the importance of effective partnerships between engineering teams and hiring managers. They also stress maintaining an organization's engineering culture and innovating recruitment practices to refine hiring outcomes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Navigating a challenging job market requires personalized conversations with management to assess career growth amidst flattening organizational structures.
  • Successful hiring partnerships hinge on open communication and aligning expectations between engineering teams and recruiting partners to ensure cultural fit.

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Expanding Your Professional Network

Virtual meetups and one-on-one match events are being organized in over 30 cities worldwide, providing an engaging platform for engineering leaders to expand their networks. Participants can easily register for events by visiting the ELC community website and navigating to their local chapter. These events are designed to facilitate meaningful connections, exchange insights, and spark future collaborations in a relaxed and fun environment. Engaging in these meetups is an excellent way to establish professional relationships and enhance one's presence in the engineering community.

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