In a recent panel discussion by Women Who Code Dallas Fort Worth, Senior Client Partner, Jarae Comstock, shares insights on “How to Get Hired in 2023”. Her extensive knowledge and experience in IT recruitment contributes to the panel focused on providing insights into job application and interview strategies, how to secure job opportunities, effective follow-up tactics, and tips for a successful candidate experience.
With over five years of expertise as an IT Business Development Manager, Jarae’s primary specialization lies in recruiting top talent, including Engineers, Developers, and DevOps and Cloud Experts. She has always been an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, actively working to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for women to excel in their technical careers.
As the Senior Client Partner at Refactor Talent, Jarae’s role exemplifies her dedication to people and her exceptional understanding of her clients’ needs. She brings immense value by building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring that the talent matches the organization’s requirements seamlessly.
During the panel discussion, Jarae delved into Refactor Talent’s commitment to helping individuals reach their career goals. She described her role as a Senior Client Partner and how it aligns with her passion for people and further helps clients reach their business goals. Jarae works directly with contractors and hiring managers and offered up her unique perspective on the nuances of contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions. She also highlighted the differences in the candidate experience when working with a recruiter in each of these scenarios, how to prepare for interviews as a candidate, and how she coaches her clients to align their hiring processes to improve the candidate experience.
One key takeaway from Jarae’s insights was her emphasis on clear and open communication between job seekers and recruiters and between clients and client partners. She encouraged individuals in the job market to set clear expectations with their recruiters discussing how both parties should follow up, provide feedback, and progress through the hiring process with transparency. This level of communication can greatly enhance the job-seeking experience and lead to better outcomes for candidates. Furthermore, Jarae shared invaluable advice on interview preparation, responding to challenging inquiries, and translating one’s personal story into a compelling value proposition for the prospective employer.
To gain a deeper understanding of Jarae Comstock’s contributions to the panel and her insights on job search strategies, securing opportunities, and effective follow-up, we invite you to watch the full discussion by following this link: Watch the full panel discussion here.
Jarae’s participation in the “How to Get Hired in 2023” panel not only reflects her dedication to advancing the careers of women in tech but also underscores Refactor Talent’s commitment to providing invaluable guidance and resources to job seekers and organizations alike. With her extensive experience and passion for people, Jarae continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of the tech industry.
