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Recently we announced the launch of TA Tech Teardown, a no-obligation demo where the aim is to inform you about the best tools out there. On 18 April at 16:00 BST / 8:00 PDT we will hear from Willem Wijnans, Community and Talent Lead at Ashby about how you can transform your recruiting process by showing you what an ATS should be: an integration of sourcing automation, AI supported outreach sequencing, native interview scheduling a searchable CRM and advance analytics - all in one ATS++ system. You’ll learn: ✅ How Ashby works and why it’s the preferred choice for companies like Opendoor, Reddit, Notion, Deel, and Modern Treasury. ✅ How Ashby is used to streamline processes and create efficient recruitment processes. ✅ How best to track complex recruitment metrics without spreadsheets (or a data science degree). And that’s WITHOUT having to enter into a sales process. What does this mean? It means better data, less context switching and more streamlined workflows. Sound like something your team could benefit from. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e9NWaZsA

Wondering where Codesmith can take you? Take a look at a few companies our grads have been hired at in the last month! Codesmith offers career support and guidance throughout your time in the program and beyond. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CDtgl0

Over the last two years, my team and I have scaled V1 @ Michigan from a scrappy events team to a vibrant community reaching thousands of students — it’s been the journey of a lifetime, and we’re still just scratching the surface in our mission to skew the University of Michigan's culture towards building. V1’s in an exciting place right now — as we bring back Startup Fair to connect top technical talent to fast-growing startups, scale up resources for our pre-idea incubator, and continue rallying builders at Ship-It — I find myself wishing I had another two years to spearhead this next chapter! Beyond hyped for our next generation of leadership. If you’re passionate about creating a world in which Michigan regularly produces top technical founders, find yourself drawn to solving challenging engineering problems, or have an insatiable urge to rally the most driven people to build and achieve great things — join us at v1michigan.com/team. PS: if you’re an undergrad looking to build something amazing this fall, keep an eye out for our Product Studio launch in September. We can’t wait to meet you :)

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is... JPMorgan Chase & Co. Well done to those who guessed it! JPMorgan is a clear leader in our dataset given their robust fair chance hiring practices, including: a strong commitment to hiring justice-involved individuals, establishment of partnerships advancing job opportunities, support for record-expunging legislation, and CEO thought leadership. Check out our blog to learn about the specific policies and programs they employ. (Link in comments). Whether you are an investor, shareholder, or employee, we hope these insights shed light on best practices that companies can utilize to reduce mass incarceration, provide a fair chance for all job seekers, and tap into a diverse, often overlooked, pool of talent. #FairChanceHiring #FairChanceHiringMonth #SecondChanceHiring #SecondChanceMonth

Hiring your child at your business this summer? It can be a tax-smart idea. Here are the benefits. https://bit.ly/4bd5Qpg

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙐𝙎 𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡? From our recent client visits with firms in New York, California and Texas, we are seeing one strong theme coming through. Everyone wants 4th and 5th years. Most firms feel they have enough 1st and 2nd years and are very unlikely to hire at this level. At a 3rd year level things start to look up. For 6th and 7th years, it's an important time to ensure you are in the best place for progression and if not, to position yourself in a firm where you have a clearer, less opaque runway to partnership. You should definitely be talking to us. But 4th and 5th years, with good deal experience, you are in the hot seat. This is not about job opportunities, this about choosing the best firm for your career. You have options. Choose wisely! For US careers advice, market information and to discuss lateral opportunities, reach out to me or our US team on East and West coasts:  David Nicol, Matt Moody, Bridget White or Sophia Arkley

Before COVID-19 I used to say; if you lose your job or your job loses you, what will you have? I also would say, you can't sell your cubicle, start a business. Did you get it? The #layoffs keep rolling. Here's how I help you #succeed in business. DM me! https://lnkd.in/eRV5rWQ

Wanting to get a tech job? Here's a great article from The Wall Street Journal about what it takes to get into a desired position, and what to expect when you get there! Thanks for sharing Jared Skelton! #TechJobs #Jobs #ITJobs #Data #ServerTechnician

Join me in my first webinar with Trent University Careerspace! I will share information about hiring co-op students, funding options and how students can provide meaningful short term support for your business or organization. Shoot me a message for registration!

“Tell me about a time you’ve taken a risk.” There are layers to this question, but someone who probes well will find this: I had a chance fall into my lap to leave home at 14. It was an unusual choice that was unheard of in my family—attending a boys’ boarding school 600 miles away. One February weekend, we visited this phenomenal school in Chattanooga. The McCallie School. Teachers, peers, and beautiful buildings. It was all there. And I received a scholarship and financial aid to make it possible. Imagine. I’m the oldest of three kids: 14, 9, and 4(!!). I held plenty of responsibility at home. FaceTime wouldn’t be invented for another decade. Forget personal risk, this was shared risk. I took it. Most everything about my life and family changed. My sense of agency and responsibility also grew. 25 years later, I still see the results playing out: in my relationships, my values, and my approach to challenges. Every other “risk” I’ve taken seems small compared to this one. I’ve learned that risk isn’t doing something that makes you nervous. It’s embracing an informed, bold choice that becomes a watershed moment in your life. Whether it “works out,” focus on maintaining ownership of the risks you’ve taken rather than dismissing them as blind luck or mistakes. It will make you stronger. #saas #partnerships #partnershipleaders #gtm #fintech