Blake Stockman, a former tech recruiter at Google, Meta, and Uber, now runs his own recruitment agency and studies law. He shares eye-opening insights on the opaque hiring processes at major tech companies. Blake reveals tips on navigating salary negotiations and why candidates shouldn’t disclose salary expectations too early. He discusses the unique dynamics of recruiting for startups versus big tech. Additionally, he emphasizes the power of authentic relationships between recruiters and candidates to improve hiring success.