Tim Thewes

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Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at Microsoft

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

Overview

Tim Thewes is a Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at Microsoft, leading teams that support the Consumer Sales, Business Development, and Gaming Marketing organizations. With a background from Kent State University, he is an experienced people leader focused on developing talent. Colleagues often describe him as influential, impactful, humble, and a person of high integrity.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
Described as an influential leader, he is passionate about developing top talent and helping people reach their ultimate potential.
High-Volume Recruiting
His role at Microsoft involves leading teams responsible for both high-volume hiring events and traditional recruiting methods across major divisions.
Growth Mindset
He actively promotes the concept of evolving business with a growth mindset within his professional network.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at Microsoft
5-2022 - 8-2022
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at Microsoft
10-2021 - 5-2022
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at Microsoft
7-2008 - 2-2013
Manager at Apple Retail
8-2007 - 7-2008
Store Manager at Starbucks

Education

1998 - 2002
Education details unavailable from Jackson High School
Education details unavailable from Kent State University

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Exp : 13 Location : North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager at Microsoft
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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