If you're looking for a job there's great power and upside leverage in understanding how the game gets played: how recruiters think and look for talent. Here's a great article you must read from Dave Mendoza. "Recruiters are challenged on many fronts, from narrow job specs to the reality of a decreasing labor pool. It’s now commonplace for recruiters to seek alternatives to their tired resume database. One way to enhance your talent pipeline is by broadening your outreach efforts. A warm referral is good, but an even better
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