Meet James.
Meet James, the Talent Acquisition Leader at OMERS. Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with C$127.4 billion in net assets (June, 2023) He found his calling in tech recruitment, a path he didn't always envision for himself. Starting from different career aspirations, James's journey led him to become a key player in connecting top talent with leading tech companies, including his time as Lead Recruiter at Shopify.
Class Description
In his informative talk, James, an experienced tech recruiter, delves into the dynamic world of AI-driven job searching. He introduces the versatility of ChatGPT, demonstrating how you can use it to stand out in resume building, interview preparation, and more. James emphasizes the importance of tailoring resumes for each job, meticulous company research, and data-backed salary negotiations.
He guides you on building a robust online career brand through platforms like LinkedIn, portfolios, and community engagement. James's talk will give you actionable takeaways to stand out from your peers in the job search with AI & technology, and also find ways to know exactly how much you should be getting paid.
About
James is a Talent Acquisition Leader with 10 years of experience. He leads the hiring and management of top-notch tech and innovation talent for OMERS, one of Canada's largest pension plans. James also oversees the diversity, inclusion, and employer branding efforts for his division. Previously, he helped to grow the Shopify Data team and was part of the initiative to hire 2021 Engineers in 2021, hiring across multiple locations and functions. James has also implemented recruitment best practices, process improvement and gained corporate partnerships in his roles.