Account Manager @ Pinterest with Rachel Cooper
Rachel and Blair discuss why it feels good to use and work at Pinterest (which you can’t say about many mainstream search engines and social networks), how to write a bulletproof resume; and the need to “balance being realistic with optimistic” to not oversell your skills.
About Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper works as an Account Manager at Pinterest Canada on the Enterprise – Consumer Packaged Goods team. Her role is focused on advertising sales to clients on the Pinterest platform. Before Pinterest, Rachel spent some time at StackAdapt in programmatic advertising sales and campaign optimization. She’s developed experience in cross-selling a suite of online advertising products to large organizations with an analytical approach to deal-making. Rachel does this through the art and science of crafting and deliver compelling and data-driven presentations.
The Highlights and Hottest Takes 🔥
How Rachel Got the Job
Rachel saw a job posted on LinkedIn for contract position at Pinterest Canada. She did the easy apply option to upload her “bulletproof” resume and click the button to submit (without a cover letter). Then Rachel went through “the typical tech company hiring process” that she explains in our conversation.
Mistake Made
Don’t oversell yourself going into an interview. Be honest about your current capabilities/skills. “Nobody expects you to come in with director-level knowledge.”
Lesson Learned
Raise your hand to advocate for yourself. Speak up. Nobody is going to come to you, you need to ask. Ask to join calls, meetings, projects. “This gets your name in rooms with different people you might not get on their radar otherwise.”
Pro Tip
The bulletproof resume is concise, shows impact and uses keywords. Keep it concise to 1-2 pages. Use measures to quantify your impact. Use keywords in our resume that are relevant for the job you want.
Segments
Rachel's Year 1ne @ Pinterest
2:25 | Introduction from Rachel
3:45 | Did you know Pinterest is a search engine?
6:10 | What attracted you to Pinterest?
9:25 | Working as an Account Manager on the advertising team
13:00 | Brand vs. performance marketing objectives
15:40 | Delivering compelling data-driven presentations
19:55 | Talking metrics for paid advertising
23:00 | Moving from creative to client service
26:30 | What’s on your mind in marketing right now?
Getting to Day 1ne: The Job Search
31:20 | Getting hired at Pinterest
32:30 | The bulletproof resume
34:25 | Balance “being optimistic with realistic” with your skills
38:10 | The typical tech company hiring process
41:40 | Hardest part of the job search
42:50 | How did previous work experience help
Things I've Learned in Year 1ne
44:55 | Rookie mistake on overselling current skills going into an interview
46:05 | Rookie mistake on being a perfectionist and risk of burnout
48:30 | Lesson learned to “raise your hand”
51:15 | Pro tip on failure
52:00 | Wrap-up
Re(Sources)
- Connect with our guest Rachel Cooper: LinkedIn
- Brands/organizations: Pinterest Canada | StackAdapt
- Marketing and media tools: Pinterest Ads Manager | Microsoft Excel | Salesforce
- Connect with The Year 1ne’s host Blair Smith: LinkedIn
Credits
- Created and Produced by Blair Smith
- Hosted by Blair Smith
- Mixed and Mastered by Ray Harripaul
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