Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
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Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
Hiring Manager Guide: The Offer Call with Director of Engineering, Erwin Alberto
Your Next Tech Startup
24 minutes 43 seconds
3 months ago
Hiring Manager Guide: The Offer Call with Director of Engineering, Erwin Alberto
In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen and Erwin Alberto discuss effective hiring strategies, focusing on the offer stage and the importance of the sell/ offer call. They explore how hiring managers can better prepare for and conduct sell calls, the significance of onboarding, and the need for clear communication about growth opportunities within the company. The conversation emphasizes the collaborative nature of hiring and the importance of creating a positive candidate experience.
Host: Isabel Rasmussen https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelrasmussen/Guest: Erwin Alberto https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwin-alberto-5226b15/
Check out Erwin's Medium articles! https://medium.com/@erwinalberto
Sell Call - Vision and Mission- Team and Culture- First Day 30/60/90- Growth Opportunities
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hiring and Offer Stage01:50 Understanding the Offer/Sell Call03:44 Preparing for the Sell Call09:20 Company Vision and Mission11:27 Team Culture and Dynamics14:02 Onboarding and First Impressions19:49 Growth Opportunities and Career Development
Isabel is a Fractional Head of Technical Recruitment who works directly with engineering leaders to hire top talent — from Senior Software Engineers to Directors of Engineering. With over a decade of experience recruiting for high-growth startups, She brings a strategic, hands-on approach to scaling technical teams that thrive in fast-paced environments.
Isabel is also the host of Your Next Tech Startup, a weekly podcast where she interviews founders, engineering leaders, and software engineers about what it really takes to build and grow teams in the startup world.
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Let’s connect if you're growing a team or want to talk startups, recruiting, or tech hiring trends.
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Your Next Tech Startup
Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.
This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.
Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.
Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
