Mastering Campus Recruitment: How to Land Your Dream Tech Job with Uber's Heather Henderson | Career Hack 13

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In this episode of Career Hack, host Brandon Amoroso engages in a deep conversation with Heather Henderson, Principal Recruiter for University Talent at Uber. With over nine years of experience in university recruiting at top tech companies, Heather shares her wealth of knowledge on navigating the competitive landscape of campus recruitment. Learn how to stand out in crowded applicant pools, the importance of in-person networking, and strategies to leverage your extracurricular activities and projects to catch a recruiter's eye. If you're a college student or early career professional aiming to break into the tech industry, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you land your dream job.

Here's What You'll Learn:

📆 Campus Recruitment Timeline: Understand the annual recruitment cycles and align your job search.

🤝 Networking in Person: Discover how face-to-face meetings with recruiters can boost your chances.

🌟 Standing Out in Applications: Tips to showcase your skills and projects effectively.

🗣️ Mastering Communication Skills: Learn why effective communication is crucial in interviews and teamwork.

🚀 Planning Your Career Path: Use internships and entry-level roles as stepping stones to your dream job.

Timestamps:

🎙️ Introduction to Heather Henderson (00:00:00)

📝 Heather's Background in University Recruitment (00:01:16)

📅 Overview of the Campus Recruitment Year (00:02:38)

🤝 Importance of In-Person Connections in Recruitment (00:05:17)

💡 Impact of AI on Recruitment Processes (00:07:46)

💻 Roles and Departments Heather Recruits For (00:08:33)

📚 Valuing Projects vs. Academic Achievement (00:09:14)

🌟 How to Stand Out in a Crowded Applicant Pool (00:11:17)

🗣️ Importance of Communication and Interpersonal Skills (00:14:26)

🤖 AI's Impact on Development and Talent Assessment (00:17:29)

🏆 Competition Among Tech Giants for Talent (00:19:13)

🔄 Balancing Multiple Job Offers Beyond Compensation (00:22:51)

🎯 Heather's Advice: Apply Early, Apply Often (00:25:37)

🚀 Using Your First Role as a Launching Pad (00:28:18)

📣 Where to Connect with Heather Online (00:29:00)

👋 Closing Remarks and Farewell (00:29:14)

Get in touch with Heather Henderson

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamheatherh/

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