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The VentureFizz Career Inspiration Podcast: Mike Hebert, Head of Talent Acquisition at edX

In the fifth episode of our Career Inspiration podcast, we are really excited to have Mike Hebert - Head of Talent Acquisition at edX - join us!

Hebert has a unique background and some serious credibility being that he graduated with an MIS degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and actually wrote code. He also started his own hardware and software support company before switching over to his current profession in recruiting.  

In this episode we discuss:

  • Hebert's background
  • Tips for hiring engineers
  • Building out your employment brand
  • How to prepare for an interview with edX, and how to land a job there
  • Pointers for recruiters on how to be more effective
  • The importance of retention as it relates to your overall strategy
  • ...and lots more!

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Keith Cline is the Founder of VentureFizz.  Follow him on Twitter: @kcline6.