S2E5 Tips to Sharpen your Job-Searching Skills: Gems from a Recruiter with Olivia Farmer

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Somebody has aptly said that "looking for a job is like dating". When you are looking for the perfect job opportunity, the process can be daunting. In this scenario, the recruiter or the talent acquisition manager can be your friend.
In this heart-to-heart conversation, Olivia Farmer shares with us the "behind the scenes" of hiring the right talent. As much as the days can be grueling, Olivia reminds us how recruiters can be our advocates during the hiring process. We touch upon all facets of hiring, and the many opportunities for you to shine. For example:

• What are some creative ways to build relationships with recruiters at a company?
• Why should you consider writing a cover letter even if it is not required?
• How can a thank you letter work in your favor?
• How do you answer inquiries about your salary requirements in a strategic manner?
• How do you tackle age discrimination as an applicant?

Guest Bio

Olivia Farmer is a Talent Acquisition (TA) Program Manager at Blackbaud. After working in the TA space across multiple industries, there is one thing she knows to be true - helping people find their dream job and career is what she loves to do. Olivia is a proud graduate of James Madison University and is currently a student at Clemson in their Master of Human Resource Development program. She lives with her partner in crime, Piper the blue heeler, in Charlotte, NC.