On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2020. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Adijat ↗
In their words
Reach out to anyone you know that works in any company. What's the worst they'll say? No — but reach out.
It is super okay to say 'I don't know that, but I'm open to learning.'
Every job you do has transferable skills — if you're in a job where you need to be organized, you're bringing that from another job.
Quick answers
What does Adijat Akinsipe do?
She is Director of Enterprise Technology & Digital Recruitment at RBC, leading technology hiring, and is a longtime advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech.
What was her career path?
She began in IT — help desk, COBOL programming, and infrastructure project management — then moved into technical recruiting and talent acquisition, eventually at RBC.
What did she talk about at TechTO?
Building a career at a large enterprise versus a startup — networking to get noticed, transferable skills, and how recruiters can coach both candidates and hiring managers.