Confessions of a Big Tech recruiter – with Blake Stockman

This interview podcast features Gergely Orosz interviewing Blake Stockman, a former tech recruiter with extensive experience at Google, Meta, Uber, and other companies. The discussion centers on the tech hiring process, covering topics such as recruiter-manager dynamics, offer negotiation strategies, and how to identify promising startups. Stockman shares insights from his career, including his unique approach to advocating for candidates and the importance of transparent communication. For example, he emphasizes the value of pre-planning and calibration between recruiters and hiring managers to streamline the hiring process and avoid making desperate hiring decisions. Listeners gain practical advice on navigating the tech job market, including how to approach salary negotiations and identify promising startups.