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September 26, 2023

Why Your Career Narrative Is Just as Important as Your Work History

To maximize your chances of making a meaningful impression and landing a phone screen with the recruiter, offer a clear career narrative upfront. Recruiters and hiring managers are busy reviewing...

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September 13, 2023

3 Keys to Write a Software Engineering CV or Resume in 2023

3 Strategies for a Solid Software Engineering CV or Resume Whether you’re starting to look for new opportunities or just want to get your CV or resume in shape, it can be difficult to know how to...

July 25, 2023

2023 Tech Hiring: 7 Ways to Stay Competitive in Tough Job Markets

It felt like not long ago employers were eager to fill open roles in anticipation of accelerated growth. Now, jobseekers are feeling the pinch of layoffs and a hiring slowdown due to market...

June 28, 2023

Breaking Through Bias: How to Overcome Tech Discrimination & Get the Job You Want (VIDEO)

How can jobseekers advance their careers despite systemic hiring biases in tech? Watch this on-demand webinar to hear experts discuss key findings from Hired’s 2023 State of Wage Inequality...

June 22, 2023

Concerned about Employee Monitoring Software? How to Ask about It in a Job Interview

In today's digital work-from-home world, as many as 60% of companies with remote employees use employee monitoring software to track employees' activities during work hours. While this may be...

May 23, 2023

Competitive Tech Job Offers? 6 Ways to Compare and Find the Right Fit

Steps to take when deciding between multiple job offers If you’re considering competitive job offers, you’ve already passed the hardest part of finding a new role. However, it doesn’t mean your...

May 15, 2023

Write an ATS Friendly Resume in 2023: 6 Tips to Reach Recruiters

As a tech (or any!) jobseeker, it’s crucial to have an ATS-friendly resume in today's job market. Why? In a highly competitive job search, it’s critical your resume is easily scannable to pass the...

May 09, 2023

9 Smart Tips for Jobseekers to Identify & Avoid Job Scams in 2023

With layoffs on the rise, job scammers are keen on taking advantage of a crowded market. As a jobseeker, it is important to be aware of and avoid job scams. Learn how to protect yourself from...

May 03, 2023

Future-Proof Your Tech Career: How to Make Strategic Decisions (VIDEO)

These days, making strategic career decisions is often tied to conversations about “quiet quitting.” This term was coined in 2022 due to a mix of: Unclear expectations Few growth...

May 01, 2023

How to Create a Strong Personal Brand: The Key to Beginning a Networking Relationship (VIDEO)

A strong brand is not only relevant for businesses. It’s important for individuals too, especially those navigating the job search. A strong personal brand that speaks to your skills, values, and...

April 12, 2023

Expert Tips: How to Manage Your Finances While You Job Hunt

According to a study, 63% of workers live paycheck to paycheck, so how do you manage finances during a job hunt? There's no doubt an extended job search strains even the most carefully managed...

April 10, 2023

My Learnings from Helping 1000 Software Engineers Negotiate Job Offers

As the Founder and CEO of Rora, I’ve helped thousands of tech professionals negotiate job offers over the past five years. A common theme across these conversations is that the negotiation process...

April 05, 2023

How to Earn Referral Bonuses on Hired

Learn About Referring Friends to Find Jobs Through Hired (FAQ) Inviting and referring your friends to join Hired is a win-win: you help your friends get jobs and you get the chance to earn $1000...

March 29, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight: Rory Scott, Leader, Software Engineering

Let's kick off by talking about your educational background! I have a degree in Sociology and Media Studies. I am a self-taught/mentored software engineer and started in this industry in the...

March 22, 2023

Invest in Your Success: The Ultimate Salary Negotiation Workshop (VIDEO)

Attendees of this webinar left with the need-to-know points from Hired and Pathrise's Ultimate Guide to Salary Negotiation and their very own salary negotiation script to help them face their next...

March 16, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight: Adam Gerard, Senior Software Engineer

Can you share a little bit about your educational background?  My educational background is decidedly mixed. I have 40+ skill or knowledge-based industry assessments/certifications along...

March 01, 2023

Code Your Career: Staying Competitive in the Developer Job Market (VIDEO)

The world, especially within the tech industry, is changing faster than you realize. Many jobseekers are nervous about what these shifts mean for their future, as layoffs hit an all-time high in...

March 01, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight: Andre Almar, Site Reliability Engineer

Why did you choose Hired for your search? I liked the simplicity of the platform and processes in general. It's very easy to fill in your information there. The quality of the companies...

March 01, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Salary Negotiation

What You’ll Learn Which factors contribute to your salary What not to say during a salary negotiation How to negotiate beyond base salary About this Guide Whether you’re looking for...

February 28, 2023

Want to Ace Technical Interviews? A Guide to Prep Software Engineers

Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned full stack, back-end, or front-end engineer, technical interviews may be stressful if you feel unprepared. While the most important piece of these...

February 21, 2023

What is Workplace Ageism? (+ 5 Ways to Combat Ageism in the Job Search)

In recent years, organizations across all industries have made strides when it comes to building diverse and inclusive teams. In fact, companies are increasingly hiring and promoting employees from...

February 16, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight – Decebal Dobrica, UK Software Architect

Why did you choose Hired for your search? Compared to other platforms I've tried, Hired stands out because of the quality of employers, especially those in London. Related: How to Get...

February 07, 2023

FAQs from Jobseekers: Approaching the Technical Interview with Confidence (VIDEO)

Technical interviewing takes skill and is actually a skill in itself. In this AMA-style discussion (now on-demand!), experts helped jobseekers problem-solve their way to nailing their next technical...

February 07, 2023

Interview to Get Hired: What Top Employers Want in 2023 (VIDEO)

What are top employers looking for from jobseekers? Watch this on-demand webinar to hear experts from Top Employers Winning Tech Talent discuss key findings and data from Hired’s What Top Tech...