EP. 130 - INTERNATIONAL TALENT IN TECH! 🌍 Cynthia Handal on Hiring Strategies & Her Journey from Honduras to the CMO Seat 🚀

This is a podcast episode titled, EP. 130 - INTERNATIONAL TALENT IN TECH! 🌍 Cynthia Handal on Hiring Strategies & Her Journey from Honduras to the CMO Seat 🚀. The summary for this episode is: <p>In this episode of <em>Scrappy ABM</em>, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoncosby/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Mason Cosby</a> interviews <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-handal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Cynthia Handal</a>, Chief Marketing Officer of Simera, about international talent in the tech industry and her personal journey from Honduras to a successful career in the US.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Best Moments:</strong></p><p>(02:09) Cynthia shares her background and passion for international talent</p><p>(11:25) Importance of setting clear expectations when hiring international talent</p><p>(15:36) Differences between hiring contractors and using an employer of record</p><p>(18:42) Challenges of finding health insurance for international team members</p><p>(19:33) Strategies for ensuring all team members feel valued, regardless of location</p><p>(22:39) Advice for companies considering hiring international talent</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-handal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cynthia Handal</a> is the Chief Marketing Officer of Simera. Born and raised in Honduras, she transitioned from a career in real estate to the tech industry during the pandemic. Cynthia has experience as a BDR, account executive, and SDR manager. She is passionate about helping international talent find opportunities in the global job market and has grown her LinkedIn following to over 28,000 followers. Cynthia is an advocate for remote work and cultural diversity in the workplace.</p>