Company
Date Published
Author
MongoDB
Word count
1210
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

MongoDB's Global Talent Sourcing Team is responsible for identifying and hiring top talent for the company, working across various business units and regions. The team conducts extensive secondary research on candidates using tools like LinkedIn, Google, and Github, and identifies qualified profiles to be uploaded to their CRM and ATS. They also engage with candidates over phone, email, and InMail to prequalify them for recruiters. The team contributes by examining market trends and developing insights to support recruiters and hiring managers. Success measures include leading indicators such as number of prospects sourced and candidate quality, and lagging indicators like the number of candidates who received an offer or were hired. The company values diversity and inclusion, with a supportive environment that encourages employees to be themselves. To succeed on the team, individuals must possess strong research skills, knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, and a drive to go above and beyond to find great candidates. The interview process involves a live sourcing test followed by interviews with hiring managers, department heads, and stakeholders, focusing on culture fit, relationship building skills, communication, and articulation.