Benjamin Wu
About Benjamin Wu
Benjamin Wu serves as the Lead Talent Partner for Executive Recruiting at Chainlink Labs, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having held various roles at companies such as tray.io, Betts Recruiting, and Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Benjamin Wu serves as the Lead Talent Partner for Executive Recruiting at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on identifying and attracting top talent for executive positions within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process, engaging with candidates, and ensuring alignment between candidates' skills and the company's needs.
Previous Experience at Chainlink Labs
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Wu worked at Chainlink Labs as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner from 2021 to 2022 and as Manager of Talent Acquisition from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to the development and execution of recruitment strategies, enhancing the company's talent acquisition efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Career Background in Talent Acquisition
Benjamin Wu has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at tray.io from 2019 to 2021 and as a Technical Sales Recruiter - Team Lead at Betts Recruiting from 2015 to 2018. His roles involved managing recruitment processes, leading teams, and aligning candidates' skills with organizational needs.
Educational Background
Benjamin Wu studied at UCLA, where he earned a degree in Political Science from 2010 to 2014. He also studied Italian Language and Literature at the University of California for 11 months in 2013. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in communication and analytical skills, which are essential in his recruitment roles.
Diverse Skills and Interests
In addition to his professional experience, Benjamin Wu has a passion for writing comedy, particularly puns, and enjoys freestyle rapping. He also performs close-up magic, which he creatively incorporated into his recruitment process by concluding an onsite interview with a card trick. This unique approach reflects his belief in adding value to conversations by providing market data and interview feedback.