We had guidance counselors in middle school, high school, and sometimes college. However when we need it the most in our professional careers, we have no one to turn to. This podcast is a resource for not only job seekers but for companies & hiring managers to help scale their organizations. I interview job seekers who have had a tremendous amount of success finding jobs and hiring managers/leaders in organizations who are doing it the 'right way' when it comes to leadership and scaling thei ...
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Everything about how we work has changed - so why are we still recruiting like it's 1980? Throw Out the Playbook is the podcast for Talent Acquisition professionals ready to ditch the outdated hiring rulebook and attract, engage, and retain talent like it’s 2024. Hosted by Rhona Pierce, a software engineer-turned-TA-leader known for breaking all the rules, each episode invites forward-thinking recruiters and business leaders to share unfiltered stories from the talent trenches and unconventi ...
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#14: Ditch the Cold Calls: Build a Talent Community Instead - with Taylor Desseyn
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Rhona is joined by Taylor Desseyn, who shares his unconventional approach to tech recruiting, focusing on building a community rather than relying on traditional outreach strategies. He also shares his strategies for engaging his audience, including experimenting with content and listening to the market. Taylor encourages recruiters to embrace the …
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Episode 398 - The Art of Interviewing (Company Edition) w/ Matt Walsh Co-Founder of Talgo.io
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Episode 397 - Tactics Around the Job Search (Solo Show)
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#16: Making the case for Hiring Manager branding with Carrie Corcoran
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Rhona interviews, Carrie Corcoran, an employer branding consultant, about the importance of involving hiring managers in recruitment marketing and employer branding efforts. They discuss the benefits of hiring managers sharing their stories and experiences, the common objections to their involvement, and strategies for getting them to participate. …
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Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are joined by special guest Jed Bartausky to recap Chain React 2024. They highlight memorable talks, workshops, and the fun chaos of organizing the event. We even hear fun stories,like unexpected water damage and DIY letters, that made this year's conference one of the best! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! In…
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Episode 396 - Balancing Life with Kids & Mobile Development w/ Mazen Chami Sr. Mobile Dev
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Episode 395 - Building Community and Your Career w/Director of Marketing of RenderATL
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#15: How to Create Great Recruiting Content - with Joel Lalgee
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Rhona is joined by, Joel Lalgee, a recruiter and content creator, with over 500k followers across social media platforms. Joel shares his insights on creating effective recruiting content. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience and what they care about. Joel also discusses the benefits of leveraging video content and shares his…
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Episode 394 - How to Write a Resume That Doesn't Suck (Solo Show)
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Episode 393 - How To Tackle the Job Search with Content w/ Dan Digangi, Eng Manager
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Episode 392 - Trauma in the Workplace w/ Christie Hoffman, Founder of Engagement Academy
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Episode 391 - Gamecocks, Recruiting, Content, and The Job Search w/ Corey Jones
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Episode 390 - AI, Women in Tech, and Your Career Isn't Linear w/ Apurva Misra, Sr. ML Eng
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Episode 389 - How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job (Solo Show)
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#13: Don't get Ghosted: Email Campaigns That Candidates Can't Ignore - with Vanessa Raath
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In this episode, Rhona is joined by Vanessa Raath, an expert talent sourcer. Vanessa challenges traditional email outreach methods and shares her approach to crafting email campaigns that resonate with candidates. She emphasizes the importance of personalization, doing research on candidates before reaching out, and thinking like a marketer. Vaness…
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Episode 388 - Creating a Job That Does Not Exist w/Aaron Harmon, Sr. Recruiter
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Episode 387 - How to Hire and Get Hired w/ Donnie Skalak, VP of Engineering
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#12: The Unstoppable Power of a Recruiter's Brand, with Anna Morgan
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In this episode, Rhona and Anna Morgan discuss the importance of personal branding for recruiters and how it can help build trust with candidates and clients. They share their own experiences and provide strategies for recruiters to establish their personal brand. They emphasize the need for authenticity, engagement, and consistency in content crea…
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Episode 386 - Innovation in Community Building w/Kham Ward, CEO of BLK Men in Tech
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Episode 385 - Capturing Attention on the Job Search w/Tom Redman, Head of Dev DX
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RNR 302 - Landing a React Native Job with Taylor Desseyn
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Jamon, Robin, and Mazen talk with guest Taylor Desseyn about the current job market for React Native developers. We discuss the changes in hiring trends, remote work shifts during the pandemic, and the demand for React Native developers. Taylor offers insights on interview processes, tips for standing out, and addressing diversity in hiring. This e…
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Episode 384 - Are You Tired of Grinding? w/Reid Evans, Founder/Consultant
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#11: You Belong in TA: Unexpected Journeys to Talent Acquisition with Rhona Pierce
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This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations In this bonus episode, Rhona Pierce explores the unconventional journeys of successful recruiters and the power of storytelling in talent acquisition. The guests share their unique journeys and how they leveraged their personal brands to navigate unconventional career paths. Rhona emphasizes the impor…
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Episode 383 - Navigating the Job Search (Solo Show)
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Episode 382 - It's not 2019 Anymore....w/ Anthony Mays, Founder of Morgan Latimer
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Episode 381 - Be Curious and Be Urgent w/Sales Leader, Chris Richardson
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Episode 380 - Let's Talk About Finding A Job Right Now (Solo Show)
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RNR 301 - RNR Explains: Using Native Driver for Animated
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Jamon and Robin dive into useNativeDriver, the native driver for animations, and explain how it boosts performance and delivers seamless animations in your React Native apps. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experi…
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Episode 379 - DevRel, Content, Going out on Your Own w/ Aaron Francis
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Episode 378 - Don't Lose Yourself, Invest in Yourself w/ Omri Buzi
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#10: TA's Guide to EEOC's New Harassment Guidance - with Jennifer Laurie
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This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations In this episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Jennifer Laurie, Chief People Officer at StartOut, about the EEOC's new guidance on workplace harassment released in 2024. They discuss the significant updates, implications for talent acquisition professionals, and strategies for creating a more inclusive hiri…
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RNR 300 - Special Episode: Ask Us Anything!
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Episode 300 special!! Our hosts celebrate 300 episodes of React Native Radio by taking listener question! Tune in for this fun "Ask Us Anything" episode where listeners and previous guests submit their burning React Native questions for Jamon, Robin, and Mazen. Show Notes RNR 187: Typescript! RNR 196: The art of code review RNR 287: Charlie Cheever…
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#9: The Truth about Diversity Hiring - with Tara Turk-Haynes
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This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations In this episode, Rhona sits down with Tara Turk-Haynes, a DEI expert and Talent Acquisition leader, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to make diversity hiring work. They discuss the importance of data, the role of ERGs, and the impact of societal and political factors on DEI efforts…
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RNR 299 - What to Expect From React Native in 5 Years
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Where will React Native be in 5 years? We're here to make bold predictions! Join our hosts, Jamon Holmgren and Robin Heinze, as they gather around a crystal ball with special guest Todd Werth. Not only is he CEO of Infinite Red, he's also the voice behind the wildly popular "brought to you by" jokes at the start of every episode. Show Notes Todd an…
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Episode 377 - Are You Scared of Programming w/ Francesco Ciulla
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#8: Recruiting Solo: How to Do More with Less with Sean Page
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In this episode, Sean Page, a senior technical recruiter, shares his strategies for being productive and effective as a solo recruiter in a resource-constrained environment. Sean discusses how he leverages data, prioritizes tasks, builds relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and communicates effectively with stakeholders. 📬 Newsletter:…
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Episode 376 - Having a Savings Account and Being Healthy in 2024 w/ Paul Sheriff
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Episode 375 - Living Life to the Fullest w/ Alex Friedman, Investor & Entrepreneur
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RNR 298 - Create Expo Stack, NativeWind Ul, & Plugin Pro with Dan Stepanov
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Join Mazen with special guest Dan Stepanov as they dive into Create Expo Stack, Native Wind UI, and Plugin Pro! Discover how these tools can enhance your development workflow with seamless configurations, pre-built UI components, and powerful config plugins. Episode Links ShipRN NativeWindUI (Use discount code INFINITERED for $100 off!) Create Expo…
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Episode 374 - Busy is a 4 Letter Word w/ Gant Laborde, CIO of Infinite Red
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#7: Measuring the Impact of your Employer Brand with James Ellis
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In this episode, James Ellis, an Employer Branding Expert and the founder of Employer Brand Labs, shares insights on employer branding, its financial impact, and the misconceptions surrounding it. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong employer brand that is clear and distinct, rather than aiming to look good to everyone. James also disc…
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Episode 373 - It's All Fun and Games Until... w/ Will Johnson, Sr Dev Advocate at Auth0
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Episode 372 - The State of DevRel and Recent Job Search Thoughts w/ Sam Julien
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Episode 371 - Fractional Work and AI w/ Reed Tomlinson, CTO
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#6: Inclusive Hiring Starts with Effective Intake Calls with Kat Kibben
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Episode 370 - Giving Yourself Permission w/ Matt Dolson, Manager at Deloitte
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Episode 369 - Diaries from the Job Search w/ Chantastic
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RNR 297 - Jumping over the React Native v0.74 Bridge
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Join Mazen and returning guest Frank Calise as they explore the exciting updates in React Native 0.74! From Yoga 3.0 to the new Bridge-less mode, learn how these updates can make your development smoother and faster. Episode Links Official 0.74 Announcement Blog New Architecture Docs React Native Push Notifications iOS GitHub Android minimum SDK Pr…
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Episode 368 - Finding a Job In Today's Market w/ Kelly Vaughn, Dir of Eng @ Spot AI
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#5: Effective Hiring Manager Partnerships in Global TA with Mary Kay Baldino
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This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations Mary Kay Baldino, Head of Talent Acquisition at a global company with over 10,000 employees, discusses the importance of balancing confidence and humility as a TA leader. She emphasizes the need for expertise, data, and evidence to back up your recommendations. Mary Kay also highlights the significanc…
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