taylor desseyn
@tdesseyn.bsky.social
building a community of 100M technologists | vp of global community @torc.dev | follow along for the journey | @appwrite.io hero | linktr.ee/taylordesseyn
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new @torc.dev vlog is up!! this highlights the community team in raleigh for @allthingsopen.bsky.social!
the team absolutely CRUSHED our 3 days in raleigh with 2 at capacity events, 3 talks, a keynote, and brand new swag released!!
youtu.be/RFJX0wfrqTw?...
the team absolutely CRUSHED our 3 days in raleigh with 2 at capacity events, 3 talks, a keynote, and brand new swag released!!
youtu.be/RFJX0wfrqTw?...
if i ran my own staffing company my black friday sale is any company who wants to hire from me we would give away the first hire for free.
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
if i ran my own staffing company my black friday sale is any company who wants to hire from me we would give away the first hire for free.
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🔮 The future of AI is standardized.
Join our expert panel on Model Context Protocol—the "USB-C for AI"—on December 8th at 4:30 PM EST.
Featuring @angiejones.tech @kentcdodds.com @amandamartin.bsky.social
Hosted by @jasontorres.bsky.social
Free registration 👉 luma.com/612yvwbn
Join our expert panel on Model Context Protocol—the "USB-C for AI"—on December 8th at 4:30 PM EST.
Featuring @angiejones.tech @kentcdodds.com @amandamartin.bsky.social
Hosted by @jasontorres.bsky.social
Free registration 👉 luma.com/612yvwbn
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🔮 The future of AI is standardized.
Join our expert panel on Model Context Protocol—the "USB-C for AI"—on December 8th at 4:30 PM EST.
Featuring @angiejones.tech @kentcdodds.com @amandamartin.bsky.social
Hosted by @jasontorres.bsky.social
Free registration 👉 luma.com/612yvwbn
Join our expert panel on Model Context Protocol—the "USB-C for AI"—on December 8th at 4:30 PM EST.
Featuring @angiejones.tech @kentcdodds.com @amandamartin.bsky.social
Hosted by @jasontorres.bsky.social
Free registration 👉 luma.com/612yvwbn
the problem with building community is the jobs never done. hard to unplug when you're always building.
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
the problem with building community is the jobs never done. hard to unplug when you're always building.
i cant believe im saying this but i now see the value in creating powerpoints
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
i cant believe im saying this but i now see the value in creating powerpoints
so many people have so many great ideas but knowing how to get your content out for people to see is the biggest issue i see time and time again
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
so many people have so many great ideas but knowing how to get your content out for people to see is the biggest issue i see time and time again
psa you never have to apologize for cancelling a meeting. im over here rejoicing.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
psa you never have to apologize for cancelling a meeting. im over here rejoicing.
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🚨 Today's Spotlight! Mastering Interview Basics 🎯
Remember school guidance counselors? Where's that support now?
Join @tdesseyn.bsky.social for a solo episode on essential interview principles you need to know.
RSVP: luma.com/7ojym7ey
#TorcCommunity #TorcEvents
Remember school guidance counselors? Where's that support now?
Join @tdesseyn.bsky.social for a solo episode on essential interview principles you need to know.
RSVP: luma.com/7ojym7ey
#TorcCommunity #TorcEvents
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🚨 Today's Spotlight! Mastering Interview Basics 🎯
Remember school guidance counselors? Where's that support now?
Join @tdesseyn.bsky.social for a solo episode on essential interview principles you need to know.
RSVP: luma.com/7ojym7ey
#TorcCommunity #TorcEvents
Remember school guidance counselors? Where's that support now?
Join @tdesseyn.bsky.social for a solo episode on essential interview principles you need to know.
RSVP: luma.com/7ojym7ey
#TorcCommunity #TorcEvents
reminder. creating content i.e. posting to the internet is first round interviewing at scale.
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
reminder. creating content i.e. posting to the internet is first round interviewing at scale.
lotta brands mean a lot of things to different people. i want the torc gear to symbolize being kind being helpful and genuinely caring about people’s careers.
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
lotta brands mean a lot of things to different people. i want the torc gear to symbolize being kind being helpful and genuinely caring about people’s careers.
recommendations on linkedIn do not make or break a job for you, but it's a positive signal towards your profile.
think of it like when you go out to eat. idk about you but i go to google reviews to see what people are saying.
think of it like when you go out to eat. idk about you but i go to google reviews to see what people are saying.
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
recommendations on linkedIn do not make or break a job for you, but it's a positive signal towards your profile.
think of it like when you go out to eat. idk about you but i go to google reviews to see what people are saying.
think of it like when you go out to eat. idk about you but i go to google reviews to see what people are saying.
i recently talked about the importance of job boards and how to effectively use them in your job search.
tldr: use job boards mainly as a place to set up your profile and get people to reach out to you.
open.spotify.com/episode/4c9t...
tldr: use job boards mainly as a place to set up your profile and get people to reach out to you.
open.spotify.com/episode/4c9t...
Episode 500 - Let's Talk About Job Boards - Solo Show
Guidance Counselor 2.0 · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
i recently talked about the importance of job boards and how to effectively use them in your job search.
tldr: use job boards mainly as a place to set up your profile and get people to reach out to you.
open.spotify.com/episode/4c9t...
tldr: use job boards mainly as a place to set up your profile and get people to reach out to you.
open.spotify.com/episode/4c9t...
i say this a lot and will continue to say it. if you have a solid professional summary portion on your resume at the very top you will get called more times than not by recruiters and hiring managers.
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
i say this a lot and will continue to say it. if you have a solid professional summary portion on your resume at the very top you will get called more times than not by recruiters and hiring managers.
networking is a lot easier if you are in community
we have overcomplicated networking
just start showing up in virtual communities every day and engage
we have overcomplicated networking
just start showing up in virtual communities every day and engage
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
networking is a lot easier if you are in community
we have overcomplicated networking
just start showing up in virtual communities every day and engage
we have overcomplicated networking
just start showing up in virtual communities every day and engage
basic interview prep 101:
-research the people you are interviewing with find commonalities
-research the company and bring specifics on why you love the industry/company
-prep notes to have in front of you on framing your conversation
-come with questions
-research the people you are interviewing with find commonalities
-research the company and bring specifics on why you love the industry/company
-prep notes to have in front of you on framing your conversation
-come with questions
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
basic interview prep 101:
-research the people you are interviewing with find commonalities
-research the company and bring specifics on why you love the industry/company
-prep notes to have in front of you on framing your conversation
-come with questions
-research the people you are interviewing with find commonalities
-research the company and bring specifics on why you love the industry/company
-prep notes to have in front of you on framing your conversation
-come with questions
update. costco samples were trash today. pushing lots of liquids 😂😂
November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
update. costco samples were trash today. pushing lots of liquids 😂😂
i’m at the point of adulthood where im buying clothes from costco
November 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
i’m at the point of adulthood where im buying clothes from costco
love that we had one cold snap in nashville. bought 2 new jackets. now its 70 degrees for the last 1.5 weeks.
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
love that we had one cold snap in nashville. bought 2 new jackets. now its 70 degrees for the last 1.5 weeks.
my daughter just asked me if this looks “like a queen”
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
my daughter just asked me if this looks “like a queen”
50/60s disney movies are elite.
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
50/60s disney movies are elite.
idk what it is but a cold brew from a boujee coffee shop on a saturday in nashville makes me feel alive
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
idk what it is but a cold brew from a boujee coffee shop on a saturday in nashville makes me feel alive
if there is one thing about me is imma try every texting ai reminder app thingy to see which reminder app thingy helps me not forget what my wife told me yesterday. so far i’m on my 4th ai reminder app thingy 😂😂
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
if there is one thing about me is imma try every texting ai reminder app thingy to see which reminder app thingy helps me not forget what my wife told me yesterday. so far i’m on my 4th ai reminder app thingy 😂😂
99% of your job search will be a 'no'
but its that 1% that will change your life
but its that 1% that will change your life
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
99% of your job search will be a 'no'
but its that 1% that will change your life
but its that 1% that will change your life
components to nailing the 'tell me about yourself' question
-keep it no longer than 60 seconds
-tie in your background as it relates to the role you are interviewing for
-land the plane aka finish your answer by asking is there anything else they would like you to expound upon
-keep it no longer than 60 seconds
-tie in your background as it relates to the role you are interviewing for
-land the plane aka finish your answer by asking is there anything else they would like you to expound upon
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
components to nailing the 'tell me about yourself' question
-keep it no longer than 60 seconds
-tie in your background as it relates to the role you are interviewing for
-land the plane aka finish your answer by asking is there anything else they would like you to expound upon
-keep it no longer than 60 seconds
-tie in your background as it relates to the role you are interviewing for
-land the plane aka finish your answer by asking is there anything else they would like you to expound upon
big tip for job seekers from another recruiter? read.
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
big tip for job seekers from another recruiter? read.