Hiring Developers: Expectation vs Reality ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐? ๐๐ฒ๐โ๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐! ๐Ever had a client say: โ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ, ๐ด๐ฐ ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ค๐ฌ๐ญ๐บ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ค๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ.โAh yes, because databases, APIs, security, and server logic just ๐ฎ๐ข๐จ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ย connect themselves. ๐คกHiring a ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ isnโt about just filling a seatโitโs about understanding that ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฒ. You wouldnโt expect a house to stand with only a beautifully painted door and no foundation, right? ๐ ๐ชYet, so often in recruitment, we see unrealistic job specs:โก โ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ข ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ…
๐จ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ: ๐๐ผ๐ปโ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐! ๐จย Imagine walking into an interview without knowing what the company doesโlike a chicken showing up at KFC for a job. ๐โย It sounds ridiculous, right? But youโd be surprised how many candidates do just that!ย Before your next interview, take time to:โ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ โ What do they do? Who are their clients? Whatโs their mission?โ ๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ โ Check their website, social media, and employee reviews.โ ๐๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ โ Any recent achievements, product launches, or industry updates?โ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ โ How do your skills…
What is the most effective method for a candidate to inform a recruiter that they do not wish to pursue a job opportunity anymore?When searching for job, it’s uncomplicated to become involved in an avalanche of applications and first enthusiasm. However, from time to time after more thoughts or getting different offers, you understand certain opportunity doesn’t suit well. Then how do you manage the sensitive task of informing a recruiter that you’re not interested anymore?Ghosting is not the solution. It is not just unprofessional, but it also ruins relationships and can harm your good name over time. Employers spend…
Let’s discuss today’s tech job market. After 20+ years in IT recruitment (yes, I’ve seen ALL the tech trends come and go! ๐ ), I’ve noticed a pattern that every job seeker needs to understand.
๐๐ผ๐ฏ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ – ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ!I’ve seen many posts over the years where Job Seekers asked to have salary information in the job advertisements.Well, I don’t advertise any vacancy without the salary information on it. Exactly what you’ve asked for!The problem is… you are NOT reading the full job advertisement!Why?I have no idea, but it’s become more and more apparent that Job Seekers are only seeing a job title and click on apply. They have no idea what the role entails, what the requirements are, where the role is based, nor what the job salary range is since…
Candidate: I need help with my CVRecruiter: Sure, let’s have a lookCandidate: I’m not getting any interviews at all, so something must be wrongThere are so many people sitting in this same situation where they drew up a quick CV or used some arb CV template that doesn’t really work. They didn’t take the time to really draw up a proper CV to represent them and clearly states their experience and what they are looking for.If you are looking for a new job, your 1st responsibility is to get your CV looking great – no, not all sorts of graphics…
Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also opportunities to shine.Consider this: how frequently do you get the opportunity to display your abilities and past experiences to a prospective employer?โขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Preparation is keyโขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Practice makes perfectโขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Confidence is contagiousBut what if you’re feeling unprepared or unsure of yourself?Here is the reality: candidates who achieve great success aren’t necessarily those with the most knowledge. Instead, they are individuals who understand how to present themselves effectively.Your interview is a story about you. Make it a compelling one.The world needs more confident, well-prepared professionals.โขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Research the companyโขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Practice your answersโขย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Believe in yourselfRemember: interviews are not about perfection. They’re about…
Making a strong impression in an interview is very important for you to be different from other applicants. Here are some successful methods that can help make sure your impact lasts long:1. Prepare Thoroughly:Before you go to the interview, do a lot of studying about the company and its job role. Make sure that you know their principles, way of working and recent changes they’ve made. This information helps in adjusting your answers suitably and showing true enthusiasm.2. Dress Appropriately:The way you look is important. When you dress in a professional manner, it displays respect to those interviewing you and…
๐ ๐ฏ ๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต! ๐ย As a recruiter, I have personally experienced how hard it can be to find work. You might feel strained or let down easily, but keeping an optimistic attitude may completely change the situation.ย Here are my top three tips to help candidates stay upbeat during their search:ย ๐ญ. ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ย Searching for a job is like running a marathon, not doing a quick run. You might have just updated your CV, made connection with new persons or even got an interview chance – no matter what it is, pause and…
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