Jennifer Donner's Linkedin Analytics

Keep hearing "Research the Company" before your interview? What does that mean to you? Here's a way to research that tracks to actual interview questions. We'll start with Perplexity on the free tier Check out the prompt in the comments Let me know what questions come up for you. What else do you usually include? #interview #interviewprep #researchthecompany

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What do you think about these predictions? #AI #FutureofWork

Trust is the new currency. Anybody can claim expertise. Few can prove it. Who actually vouches for your work? • Real humans with real reputations? • Content you've created that shows mastery? • Client testimonials that showcase results? • Blockchain verified credentials nobody can fake? In a world of AI generated everything, verification isn't optional. It's your competitive edge. Start building yours now. The opportunity gap between verified and unverified experts grows daily. Which side are you on? #AI #verifiedtalent #finservtech

AI Processes Words. Humans Create Reality. The world works one way in words (theory) and another in action (reality). AI works in words. You work in action. While AI excels at processing information, analyzing patterns, and generating content based on past data, it lacks the ability to take real-world action or process real-time experiences. This creates a fundamental opportunity for professionals who can: • Apply context AI doesn't have access to • Make judgment calls based on current conditions • Transform insights into practical implementation • Navigate the gap between what should work (in theory) and what actually works (in practice) As AI continues to evolve, your competitive advantage isn't just what you know, it's what you do with that knowledge in the real world. How are you leveraging both AI's processing power and your unique ability to take action? #FutureOfWork #AIStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment

The coming labor market will reward three things: - The ability to critically evaluate AI outputs - Skills that combine technical and human elements - Understanding when not to use AI Knowing human psychology and machine limitations will be key. What else should we add here? #AI #FutureofWork

Is your current job where you want to be, or just where you happened to land on when you needed work?

Get off the hamster wheel. Good news: You signed a new client. Bad news: Now you have to deliver with a team already stretched thin. Option 1: Post Job Online (and wade through hundreds of unqualified resumes) Option 2: Ask your network (who are all busy with their own priorities) Option 3: Work with a specialized recruiter (and get candidates who are qualified, interested, and available) Which one delivers results when you needed them yesterday? I help financial services technology leaders in NYC find the talent they need without the endless cycle of screening and disappointment. Let's talk about your current challenges. #FinancialServicesTech #NYCTalent #HiringStrategy

The Data Illusion in Recruiting One of the biggest lies in recruiting is that more data is better. When hiring teams drown in thousands of profiles and resumes, the exceptional candidates don't rise they get buried alongside everyone else. Your competitors are wasting time sifting through endless applications while the best talent is already off the market. The Modern Recruiting Challenge: • Qualified professionals struggle to stand out in overcrowded platforms • Companies miss connecting with ideal candidates hidden in plain sight • Both sides waste valuable time in inefficient matching processes • Genuine talent and opportunity fail to connect meaningfully Our Human-Centered Approach: 1. Recognize the accomplished professionals often overlooked by algorithms 2. Connect skilled candidates with roles where they'll make immediate impact 3. Build meaningful relationships based on proven expertise and potential 4. Create direct pathways between talent and opportunity The Practical Difference: We don't believe in endless databases. We believe in meaningful connections. For companies, this means finding the right talent faster. For professionals, it means being recognized for your actual capabilities, not just how well your profile matches keywords. The most valuable professional relationships aren't found through endless scrolling. Let's talk about how we can help connect exceptional talent with the opportunities where they'll hit the ground running. #Recruiting #FinancialServicesTech #NYC

Frustrated with endless resumes but no hires? Great recruiting partnerships aren't transactional, they're strategic. Here's how to measure it:

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New York City FinServ & FinTech Professionals- Please share what's happening with hiring here. Google Form: https://lnkd.in/eJ5QYRm8 Everyone who participates will receive reporting. (And an introduction to good people you may already be looking for.) Thank you! #hiringpriorities #finserv #fintech #nyc

Check out my new carousel on "Smart Hiring When Budgets Are Tight." It outlines strategies that can actually help you save money, not just spend it. Get in touch when you need a recruitment process audit. #TechHiring #RecruitmentStrategy #Fintech

After 15+ years of recruiting, I've learned one truth: The best process is a simple phone call and email. No monstrous technical platform required. Just people connecting with people. To solve a business problem. The most successful placements in still happen when we cut through the digital noise. When we focus on relationships instead of algorithms. When we listen instead of filter. I find the rare professionals who bridge technology and business, people who drive transformation where others see only complexity. If you've been over relying on tech and not seeing results, let's test a new approach. No fee to try. Let's connect today. #recruiting #finserv #fintech #manufacturing

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Tech is not coming to save you LinkedIn has become a graveyard of dormant profiles. Digital placeholders activated only when we need something. We created sophisticated tech solutions for hiring and networking that promised connection. Instead, they've made our professional relationships increasingly transactional. Tech defining human relationships. Log in. Apply. Connect. Extract value. Log out. This might work for algorithms but it's failing us as humans. Our fundamental need for authentic professional relationships can't be satisfied by follower count and likes. Try this instead. Reach out to one professional connection each week with absolutely no agenda beyond genuine interest in their work and life. No ask. No pitch. No "quick question." Just connection. Tech won't solve our human disconnection. Only we can do that. One authentic conversation at a time. What would your career look like with deeper relationships invested in over time? #AuthenticNetworking #HumanConnection

Conversations > Keywords After 17+ years of specialized recruiting in financial services technology, I've learned one truth: The best hires aren't made by matching keywords on resumes to job descriptions. They're made through meaningful conversations that reveal how candidates think and solve problems. My approach is different: • Conversations first, paperwork second • 48 hour feedback guarantee from both sides • Support through onboarding, not just offer acceptance • Focus on candidates with both technical skills AND business acumen If your team needs people who understand both the tech and the business context it serves, we should talk. I'm currently accepting two new clients for Q2. Direct message me to discuss how we might work together. We'll start over a cup of coffee in Manhattan or video chat. The right hire isn't just someone who can do the job today, it's someone who understands where your business is heading tomorrow. #recruiting #nyc #financialservices

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