Beyond the Hire
On Beyond the Hire, we dive into recruiting for the GTM space, what it takes to build winning teams, and how industry leaders got to where they are today.
Beyond the Hire
A Talent Leader's Glimpse into LinkedIn's Disneyland Days and Why They Left: Sophie Giacoman
What does it take to break into the world of tech recruiting? In this episode of Beyond the Hire, we sit down with Sophie Giacoman, a seasoned Recruitment Manager who transitioned from being unhappy with her first job out of college to becoming a recruiter at LinkedIn during the Disneyland days of tech. Sophie shares insights on how hiring trends are evolving and why non-traditional candidates often make the best recruiters.
In this episode, we cover:
- The inside story of LinkedIn’s RAMP program & how it helped overlooked candidates break into recruiting
- What hiring managers really look for (and the biggest red flags in the interview process)
- How to figure out whether a startup or big tech company is the right fit for your career
- Why industry connections and strategic networking can make or break your job search
Join hosts Sandra Polak & Ayse Yasas from Betts Recruiting as they explore the future of hiring, career pivots, and the skills that truly matter in today’s job market.
Sophie Giacoman has been in the recruitment space for over a decade. She got her start at an educational nonprofit, and from there worked as a recruiter at Linkedin. Since then, she's mainly been in the HR tech space at scaling startups. Currently, she leads the North America and EMEA recruitment team for Culture Amp.
Follow Sophie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegiacoman/
