The climate for the job market has definitely gotten rough, but there are people out there helping to pick up the people who were put out. One of them is my guest today, Jillian Hind. Jillian is an amazing recruiter/talent seeker for Square, a company that creates products that push boundaries and innovates business. She is also the Director of Corporate Relations at TecxStLouis and is an integral part of the team. You could say Jill is passionate about finding the gold in people and connecting them to the right space. I can’t wait for you to get to know more about my friend, what we do, and learn the best ways to pursue a career. 
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 07:08] Opening Segment
I welcome and introduce my guest, Jill HindTalent seeker for Square
A bit of background on how we know each other


Jill talks about what Square is and what they look forCompeting with other well-known social media companies 
Similar in culture to places like Instagram and LinkedIn
Looking to expand in St. Louis
Looking to recruit people with restaurant and retail experience 
People who speak the language of the people we serve
Looking to pick up the people who were let go 


Jill talks about her experience in TEDxCan I do this? 



[07:09 – 14:55] Making Partnership Real and Influential 
 Jill talks about how expanding should lookMaking a real partnership 
Finding people who share the passion 
Showcasing the amazing talent in St. Louis 


The kind of people Tedx needs to volunteerAdministrative assistants
Utilizing your skills or learning a skill 
Stretching your skills in recruitment 
Ambassador program 


The benefits of partnering with TEDxHighlighted experience on LinkedIn
Discount codes 
Opening the doors for other opportunities 


Building a community of thought leaders

[14:56 – 25:47] People Hire Your Potential; Tips to Get Through
Jill shares a bit about her lifeSingle working mother 
Empowering other working mothers 
Active physically and in the community 
Volunteer for Connections to Success


Jill’s tips for resumes LinkedIn is a good snapshot 
Stop writing your job description 
List of wins 
Show off your leadership skills 


Our thoughts on Micromanaging There can be more creativity without micromanaging
Get out of your comfort zone


Jill talks about her bias as an interviewer Funny will get you farther



[25:48 – 36:53] Closing Segment
Have you ever met celebrities at the theatre?Jill talks about walking Jay Leno and Aretha Franklin
Michelle Obama and Oprah


Weirdest thing ever you’ve seen on a resume?Jill’s funny story about an engineering resume 


Funniest thing your kids have ever said?  Jill’s story about her daughter 


How you can reach out to Square Links below 


Final Words 

 
Tweetable Quotes:
"We really want to make sure that partner means partnership… how can we give them a degree of influence?” - Jillian Hind
“Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable community of thought leaders.” - Mich Hancock
“People are trying to hire you for potential, they’re not trying to knock you out. They need talent...” - Jillian Hind
 
Resources Mentioned:
TEDxStLouis
Connections to Success

 
You can connect with Jillian on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go to https://squareup.com/us/en to learn more about her space and how you can become part of the team. 
To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://100thmm.com/ to learn more about getting your free social media marketing consultation! 
I want to know more about you! Email me at [email protected] 
 
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