Season 2 · EP 15 · Work and career

How a recruiter thinks: CVs, interviews and salary

With María Álvarez, recruiter. What a recruiter actually looks at in your CV, how the decision is made in an interview, and how to negotiate salary without burning the offer.

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There is endless LinkedIn advice and very few people telling you what happens on the other side of the table. María explains how long a first screen really lasts, which questions actually count and the exact moment to talk money.

What this episode covers

  • How many seconds a recruiter spends on your CV and what they look for
  • The red flags that rule you out without you knowing
  • How to answer the salary expectations question
  • What to do when you have had months of silence

About the guest

María Álvarez is recruiter. This conversation was recorded for season 2 of Otra Conversación and runs 1h 00m with no cuts and no closed script.

Season 2 Work and career 1h 00m