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Former Netflix International Executive Recruiter Shares How To Get Hired
Talent acquisition is not just about finding someone to fill a position; it’s about identifying individuals who possess the unique blend of skills, experience and cultural fit to drive success at the highest levels, according to Marta Munk de Alba, who finds reward in shaping the future of businesses.
Most recently, Munk de Alba served as the director of talent acquisition across the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions at Netflix, where she made significant contributions during her tenure. In this role, she led and continuously defined the talent acquisition strategy at scale. Her career trajectory reflects her wide-ranging expertise in recruitment, human behavior and global mobility.
In a Q&A with me, Munk de Alba discusses what makes an effective internal executive recruiter, the talent acquisition challenges she faced at Netflix and gives us insight into the infamous culture, characterized by a “sports team” mentality and radical candor. Lastly, with her extensive experience as a hiring leader, she offers career advice to job seekers, including interviewing do’s and don’ts and why it’s important to leave room for serendipitous opportunities.
The Blind Ambition Podcast: Annette Stewart, Senior Director, U.S. Business Acceleration And Integration At RBC
Annette tells us how to communicate with executives and what it takes to influence them and drive impact. She also shares how to get started, including everything from networking and meeting CEOs and other c-suite executives at your own company to what to say when you want to get their attention.
We also find out what it was like as the first in her family to graduate from college and make a career in the finance industry. Annette shares the support and mentorship opportunities available for newcomers to the finance industry and her top recommendations about how to get noticed by some of the top hedge funds and Wall Street firms, like Citadel and Goldman Sachs.
Wall Streeters Are Returning To Work In New York City
New York City is seeing a gradual increase in office occupancy, as it has restored nearly 80% of its pre-pandemic rate, according to research by Placer.ai, a platform that specializes in location intelligence and foot traffic insights. The resurgence has primarily been driven by major Wall Street firms that have pushed for workers to return to the office, the report found.
The return to office has been uneven across industries, according to data from the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit organization whose members are top business leaders and companies that employ more than 1 million New Yorkers. The sectors with below-average in-office attendance rates include tech (53%), media (52%) and accounting (42%).
A September 2023 survey of employers by the Partnership revealed that office attendance in New York City increased among larger firms. Additionally, a hybrid work model remained the most widely adopted office policy.
Don’t Believe The Negative ‘Hype’—New Jobs Will Be Created With AI, EY Vice Chair Says
Top CEOs and executives in the United States hold varying views on artificial intelligence’s potential impact on jobs, with some believing it will lead to job cuts, while others see it as a tool for creating new opportunities.
Raj Sharma, EY Americas vice chair of consulting, who oversees more than 25,000 consulting professionals across the Americas, is highly optimistic about the potential for AI. As a self-described technologist, Sharma is advising corporate clients to adapt and embrace the fast-growing technology, despite the higher costs of capital to higher rates, and a trend toward cost cutting among many companies, particularly in the tech space.
In a Zoom video interview with the vice chair, he estimates that 50% to 60% of the world’s jobs will be impacted in the next five or six years. However, Sharma said it will not create mass unemployment “as some people are hyping.” Instead he stated, “It will just create different types of employment altogether.” Humans are still going to be at the center of any business.
Which Cities Are Seeing The Most Growth In Tech Headcount?
Many of the Big Tech firms and startups are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly in Menlo Park and Palo Alto, which are considered the heart of Silicon Valley. However, the shifting tech landscape, particularly the relocation of talent during the pandemic, has presented both challenges and opportunities for founders and startups, according to venture capital firm SignalFire’s State of Talent Report 2024.
The tech industry is becoming more decentralized, with new hubs emerging across the United States. The geographical evolution of the tech talent pool is being driven by factors like remote work, cost of living and government initiatives to boost tech growth outside of traditional centers.
Austin has seen the most growth in headcount at Big Tech employers, up 44% since 2019. The city has attracted big names like Meta, Google, Oracle, Tesla, Snap, Apple and others, which have relocated or expanded in recent years.
For venture capitalist-backed startups, Texas holds two out of the top three spots with Austin (+23%) and Dallas (+19%). Seattle falls in between at No. 2 with a 20% rise in tech talent. The growth can be attributed to the movement from larger tech companies to startups, with only 6% growth Big Tech headcount in Seattle.
“While Austin saw the biggest growth in tech headcount as a percentage of its former size, the city came in second when it came to raw volume, with just under half of total relocators moving to NYC,” the report stated.
AI Robot Billionaire Gets Backing From Tech Heavyweights
Brett Adcock, the leader of the startup Figure AI, recently raised over $750 million in funding, positioning his company to potentially become one of the most significant enterprises globally.
Figure AI is an AI robotics company that specializes in developing autonomous, general-purpose humanoid robots. These robots are designed to be deployed into the workforce to address labor shortages, perform tasks in unsafe or undesirable jobs and support various sectors, such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and retail. Figure AI has attracted significant investment and interest from major tech companies and investors, including Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, among others.
How To Get A Job In Tough Times: All The Advice You Need To Succeed From A Top Executive Recruiter
There’s an old saying, “Tough times make tough people.” In this book, Jack Kelly will help guide you every step of the way in your job search to ensure that you stay strong, resilient and positive, and get that great, new job.
