Episode 8

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21st Jul 2020

Flo Monier | Job Searching and Recruiting During a Pandemic

Today’s guest is San Francisco based Flo Monier, an exceptional Recruiter at Airbnb. When it is time to expand the team, Flo is in charge of looking, filtering and smoothly integrating the best candidate for the position into the company. A tenacious, caring, and well prepared professional, she is a leading and admired example of how any recruiter should perform.

In this episode, Luba interviews Flo to chat about job searching and recruiting, and how COVID-19 has impacted the market. From the current interview process to any company’s expectations during a recruitment stage, she shares important information and tips for every professional out there, especially people who have been laid off recently. 

What are the mindsets companies see as red flags from candidates? What makes an application stand out from the bunch? Is looking for a job even a thing given the current health crisis? Listen to this full episode to regain your confidence and expand your professional panorama, as Flo shares the secrets, trends and future of job searching. When you are done listening, you’ll feel inspired and confident as you visualize the world of opportunities in front of you.

Key Takeaways: 

  • The main differences between agency and in-house recruiting. Which one is more suitable for you?
  • The misconceptions of recruiters’ intentions and the importance of building trust.
  • The interview process: how it currently looks like and the red flags to avoid when applying for a job.
  • What makes a great application? What recruiters are looking for in candidates.
  • How COVID-19 has impacted job searching and Flo’s predictions for the market. 
  • International job opportunities and the importance of constantly adding skills to your resume.

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The Meeting
Luba interviews exciting and prominent professionals from various industries and functions on their personal and professional journeys.
Each episode, I bring on an exciting guest to talk about their professional and personal journeys, reflection, and expertise. This season we are focusing on the impact of the coronavirus on the industry they are in.

Past guests include Gustaf Alstromer, Marina Mogilko, Haseeb Qureshi, and more.

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Luba Yudasina

Originally from Belarus, Luba lives in Silicon Valley and is thriving in tech. She spent the last 5 years working for top tech companies such as Airbnb and Yelp, first as a self-taught Software Engineer and then, as a Product Manager. She is passionate about social media, having grown a substantial following on YouTube (Life of Luba), learning, and personal development.