Kim Valent

Technology talent matchmaker | Passionate about connecting people and designing solutions | Watch out for the two snoring bulldogs at my feet! @vaco_raleigh

[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Hiring is not just evaluating. It is advocating.

Seek to understand, then advocate.

Recruiters should believe in their candidates.

Clients should trust that insight.

A resume is only part of the story.

More: https://t.co/cFD4T4IgzL

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Making the wrong hire is expensive, and the signs are usually there early.

5 green flags in strong hires:

Ask smart questions
Own mistakes
Elevate the team
Give feedback
Move fast and learn

The right hire creates momentum.
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[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Most AI conversations start with tools. That is where most teams go wrong.
AI readiness is about whether your foundation can support it.
If your data is a mess, AI makes it a faster mess.
We put together a playbook on exactly this:
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[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Hiring challenges. Company reductions. Personal struggles.

Best advice I heard this week?
Be a coffee bean.

Carrot gets soft. Egg gets hard.
Coffee bean changes the water.

We can’t control the heat, we control how we show up.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

#beacoffeebean

[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Most candidates don’t realize this:

When a recruiter submits you, it’s not a courtesy. We’re putting forward the best talent for the job: YOU.

We know the client. We know you. We see the fit.

A great recruiter is your partner and advocate.

Find one who truly gets you.

[Kim Valent @KimValent]

🚨 Raleigh Exec Tech Network 🚨

2 VP Engineering roles with a leading insurance/financial services org modernizing at scale.

Think standardization, cloud, AI, and real influence across teams.
Raleigh hybrid preferred.

https://t.co/V9lnGbPQOw

[Kim Valent @KimValent]

👀 Job searching and not using LinkedIn? Stop!

Recruiters go to their network… then LinkedIn to search 🔍

Show up with clarity, authenticity, and proof of impact.

Your next role may come from a search, not an application.

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[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Your job title is not your skill set.

Titles change. Skills transfer. Opportunities expand.

Start looking at what you can do, not just what your title says.

👉 Ready to think differently about your next move?: https://t.co/Pe7IRLXgzR https://t.co/rJuAIYyYl6

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Following up… Rejection isn’t the issue. How it’s handled is. After multiple interviews, a call shows respect, gives closure, and preserves the relationship. Candidate experience = employer brand.
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Four interviews. Then silence.

No call, no email, no update.

After that kind of time, candidates deserve more than being left in the dark. They deserve a conversation. We can do better.

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Part 2 tomorrow. https://t.co/nnceKeXz40

[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Networking is not about collecting contacts, it is about real relationships and conversations.
And when the opportunity comes, clarity in how you articulate your value is what opens the door.
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[Kim Valent @KimValent]

AI has massive potential—but ROI isn’t automatic.

Real impact comes from:

✅ Clean data
✅ Tight processes
✅ Strong change management

That’s how you unlock growth and efficiency.

📖 Learn more: https://t.co/0eLa05NyYk https://t.co/iCypMeLzgV

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🚩Before you accept an offer, research the inside—not just the brand. Check reviews, LinkedIn, and talk to someone on the team. Customer love ≠ employee experience.
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Candidates may forget the questions—but not how they felt

“Your prep & insight were incredibly valuable.”

The small things matter

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Part 2 👇 Recruiter side
300+ applicants per role.
10–15 open reqs.
Limited time.
Faster screening = higher bars—and great candidates get missed if they blend in.
Clarity & differentiation > volume. 🎯
https://t.co/14ALzCth4L

[Kim Valent @KimValent]

Seeing 300+ applicants on a role? Here’s the reality:
Many are fake profiles, AI auto‑applies, out‑of‑market candidates, or third‑party submissions. Only a small % are truly viable.
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💛 Quick heart to heart for job seekers Part 4
Interviews are a two way conversation. Ask questions that reveal how leaders support their teams and what the culture truly feels like. You are choosing them too. More here: https://t.co/gJOC1xcz1q

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💛 Quick heart to heart for job seekers | Part 3
Think like a hiring manager. Strong interviews focus on relevance, not reciting everything you have done. Frame your answers around the problem the role exists to solve, and connect your experience directly to that need.

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💛 Quick heart to heart for job seekers | Part 2
Be specific and be succinct. In interviews, answer the question that is asked first. Then pause and ask if they want more detail. Clear and focused responses stand out just as much as experience.

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An executive candidate entered the market after his CEO banned all AI use. It raised the bigger question—when does fear start to limit growth? https://t.co/chOaXXtGTq https://t.co/NC8Y6JfdPl