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🧭 Career switch? Content overwhelm? Community-first hiring?

In this episode of The Data Mix, Taylor Dessen, VP of Global Community at Torc, shares how community-led recruitment is transforming tech hiring by focusing on trust, relationships, and long-term engagement rather than transactional interactions.

• Community-based recruitment sees 70% response rates compared to traditional recruitment's 25% response rate
• Taylor transitioned from traditional recruiting to creating a DevRel approach for the talent industry
• Torque connects candidates and employers through a platform that evaluates more than just resumes
• The platform integrates GitHub profiles, video interviews, and assessments to provide a comprehensive candidate view
• Building relationships over time yields better results - some of Taylor's best leads came from connections made 4-5 years ago
• Community involvement provides social proof and builds trust before the hiring process even begins
• The "Laid off Lounge Thursdays" initiative helps recently displaced tech workers connect and find support
• The human element in tech hiring is critical but often overlooked in automated recruitment processes

And don’t miss our returning segment, The Data Fix → where we break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes in tech right now.

📅 Streaming live on LinkedIn
Tuesday, 15th April 2025 - 3 PM GMT | 10 AM EST

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