Katie started out in recruitment in 2009 in the wake of the financial crisis. Facing a challenging start to her career. But little did she know, that experience would prepare her for the unexpected twists and turns of the tech industry. As the Director of Recruiting at GoFundMe and Classy, Katie has navigated through large-scale layoffs and unexpected surges in applications. Her empathetic approach, adaptability, and resilience have proven invaluable in creating a positive candidate experience.
We talk about the last couple of years and Tech on the west coast and how her and her team have adapted to the shifting landscape we have seen in recent months.
It truly has been a rollercoaster, but Katie shares some great wisdom from mindset to tools she uses to make create a succesful Talent Acquisition function in 2023.
Key Takeaway 1: Katie Schumann is a recruitment pro, honing her skills in the fast-paced world of tech.
Key Takeaway 2: She is great at finding new ways to recruit talent, even when the economy's up and down.
Key Takeaway 3: Katie doesn't just hire, she also implements tools and strategies that gets the most out of the resources.
Key Takeaway 4: She's all about diversity and inclusion in recruitment, making sure everybody's got a fair shot.
Key Takeaway 5: Katie mixes empathy with accountability in her leadership style, showing how important it is to balance the heart and the head in management.
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