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In the first installment of our 2024 Software Engineer Trends series, we highlighted new data on tech skills in demand. Our findings shed light on what employers seek and which tech skills garner...

Remote’s best-in-class global HR and employment solutions provide the best experience for you and your people — no matter where they live and work.  Built for companies of all sizes, Remote...

Oyster is a distributed talent management platform rapidly revolutionising the way companies access the global talent market. With Oyster companies can hire employees compliantly around the world...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please introduce yourself and the organization you represent. Thanks for the invite! I’m Kevin Wu, founder of Pathrise. We’re a venture capital-backed startup...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please introduce yourself and The Blacks In Technology Foundation. My name is Dennis Schultz and I am the Executive Director of the The Blacks In Technology...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Mind kicking things off with an introduction? Glad to be a part of this! A quick bio on myself: I’m Trevor Schueren and I oversee our technology partnerships and...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Hampshire College. I also have 40+ years of self-learning new technologies as I worked...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Master's degree in computer control systems from 1995. I also completed some postgrad studies in visual programming (one of...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Brandeis University. I also worked at the IT Help Desk while at school, and had an...

Why is the recruiting metric known as "quality of hire" so important? In the fast-paced world of tech recruitment, finding the right candidates is like hunting for treasure. You receive countless...

While a traditional interview places candidates in the spotlight, a reverse interview turns the tables. Here, candidates or even current employees can ask questions, diving deep into the aspects of...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering and I completed Cooperative Education. I have a traditional degree and many years on...

Thanks for joining us! Let's start by talking about how long you’ve been with Hired and what your role entails.  Thanks for having me! My name is Sophia and I’ve been with Hired for two...

Start by telling us about your educational background! I went to the Polytechnic University of Bucharest where I studied Automatic Control and Computer Science. Having that Bachelor's degree...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background?  I have a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Animation Computerization and also have a certification in Terraform practice from...

Streamline your hiring workflow and increase your placement rate! When companies deploy an Applicant Tracking System (or ATS) integration, they simplify process tracking to maximize efficiency. Keep...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background?  For the most part, I'm self-taught. I did join a bootcamp that taught me the basic fundamentals of software development....

Thanks for joining us! Let's talk about your career journey first. I have been with Hired for four years now (close to five!). In my role, I specialize in full-stack engineering. After...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background?  I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master's degree in Information Assurance and...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please tell us about yourself and JazzHR. Hi there, I’m Shea Shatto, Sr. Director of Technology Partnerships at Employ. Employ powers recruiting with...

You may have considered turning to recruiting agencies to fill tech and sales roles. Even when inbound candidates are plentiful, finding the right top talent is a challenge. However, are agencies the...

Tell us a little bit about your educational background! I was self-taught from a young age as a hobbyist. My first job in software was freelance work for friends and family. I later attended...

Thanks for joining! Let's start by talking about your educational background.   My Bachelor's Degree is in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia. I learned general...

Hired companies that integrate their ATS average a 46% better placement rate than non-integrated companies. With that in mind, we are excited to announce the launch of our new integration with...

Let's start by discussing your educational background! I don't have a "traditional degree." I went to trade college for Audio Engineering and I have some unfinished semesters at city...

Hire for skills, not status, with the help of Hired’s partners Hired’s 2023 State of Software Engineers report found an increasing number of jobseekers learning to code through...

Let's start by talking about your educational background! I have a degree from the University of Liverpool in computer science. I have not attended any bootcamps but I do have the AWS...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background?  I studied Marketing at the University of Pittsburgh. I started working in tech during and after college. Then, I completed...

Let's kick off by hearing a bit about your educational background!  I studied Computer Engineering in my hometown of Caracas, Venezuela at the University of Simon Bolivar. Later, I did a...

Welcome to our spotlight series. Please introduce yourself! My name is Janelle Gates and I am the Partnerships Manager for North America at Teamtailor. I work closely with our partners to deliver...

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...

Welcome to our spotlight series, please introduce yourself! My name is Ellen Hlozan, I am Toronto-based and I represent Global Partnerships for WIN: Women in Innovation. I specialize in design...

Thanks for joining, Nathan! Let's start by talking about your educational background. I have a relatively traditional path in technology. I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. After...

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...

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...

Catch up on the February 2023 episodes of Hired’s Talk Talent to Me podcast featuring recruiting and talent leaders who share talent acquisition strategies, techniques, and trends shaping the...

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...

Or, Why It Could Be Your Best Recruiting and Hiring Solution We meet a lot of people who think they understand what Hired is, and what we do. Truth is, there are a few misconceptions out there....

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...

Welcome, Efrem! Can you start us off by sharing a bit about your educational background?  I am an Electrical Engineer by training. I was excited on the impact of software and its scale....

Can you start by sharing a bit about your educational background?  After finishing Aerospace Engineering university courses I decided to go into the web development world instead. I am a...

Please share a little bit about your educational background and which educational opportunities made the biggest impact on your tech career. I earned a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering...

See Hired's 2023 wrap-up here. 2022 brought big changes. The pandemic and ensuing lockdowns revised companies' and workers’ perceptions of remote or work-from-home roles. People moved all over...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I earned a traditional degree in Experimental Psychology. I later trained in my late twenties as a Software Engineer through...

Hi Kreg! We’re excited to kick off our Employee Spotlight Series. Let’s begin!  Thanks for joining us! Please share how long you’ve been with Hired and what your role entails.  I...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background and what has made the biggest impact on your tech career? I have a traditional degree from UC-Berkeley. However, it’s not in...

Between shrinking labor force participation due to the pandemic and the “Great Resignation,” in which almost 50 million workers left their jobs, we've faced a whirlwind of a labor market. Now,...

To ace one of the most feared or misunderstood questions in interviews –  Tell Me About Yourself – keep reading… This common interview question, “tell me about yourself,” isn’t nearly as...

Welcome to our spotlight series. Please give us an introduction! Hi, I’m Lisa Dahlke, Co-founder and CRO of Localyze. Localyze offers a platform that simplifies all aspects of global...

Hi Miranda! Can you start by sharing a little bit about your educational background? I have my Bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences. About 7 years after college, in 2019, I attended a...

How Hired Helps: Ask Me Anything: Pathrise Jobseekers asked and we answered! Hired teamed up with partner, Pathrise, an online program for tech professionals, to bring jobseekers an AMA-style...

Searching for a new job can be a stressful, anxiety-inducing process for anyone. If you’re one of the 61 million U.S. adults (26% of the population) who lives with a disability, a job search can be...

We're so excited to speak with you, Ahmed! Will start by sharing a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in Mathematics and a...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please introduce yourself and the organization you’re representing. Hi there! I’m Nick Camilleri and I am the Head of Career Programs at Interview Kickstart - the...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background and what opportunities impacted your tech career? I studied Computer Science, which can be seen as the traditional course. I...

Welcome to our spotlight series! How about an introduction of yourself and Techqueria for our readers? ¿Qué tal? I’m Alexis De Jesus, Events Director for Techqueria. A nonprofit organization that...

We're excited to learn about your story, Rodrigo! Can you start by sharing a little bit about your educational background? My Bachelor’s is in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. I had a bit...

The third article in our series to help jobseekers bounce back better than ever… Once you’ve absorbed the news of a layoff, organized your financials, and taken the next steps to kick off your...

Hired & Exponent partner for engineering career advice video series Hired, along with our partner Exponent, recently completed a video series exploring such as what the best programming...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please introduce yourself and SitePoint, the organization you represent... My name is Mark O’Neill and I’m the General Manager at SitePoint. We’re an Education...

A survey of tech and sales talent revealed there’s some confusion around the acronym DEI, prompting some respondents to ask, “what is DEI?” In this article we’ll explain it as well as explain how...

Thanks for joining us, Ricardo! Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and I later pursued a Masters degree in...

Hi Graham! Can you tell us about your educational background? I got a traditional degree in Computer Science several years before the introduction of the first iPhone. I taught myself...

    All too often, organizations treat DEI initiatives as optional—but this approach couldn’t be worse for business. According to McKinsey, gender-diverse companies are 15%...

A well-formatted, data-driven resume or CV helps recruiters and engineering managers understand you better. Leet Resumes has written resumes for professionals from these companies and thousands...

Online Retailer Opens Four New Tech Hubs in Seattle, Austin, Toronto, and the Bay Area In order to continue to recruit the best technical talent from across North America, Wayfair announced in...

Alchemy’s unique program prepares students for mid-level software development roles with training that simulates on-the-job experience. Created by software architects and taught by senior devs,...

Zinc believes in transparency for candidates and true respect for privacy in background checking. With an opportunity to redefine background checks and bring credibility and value back to...

Hi Sabarish - thanks for sharing more about your career path with us! Can you share a little bit about your educational background?  I have a Masters in Information Technology...

France’s weekly selection of top tech talent is coming to Hired thanks to our new partnership with HireSweet, a tech talent marketplace committed to bringing transparency and efficiency for clients...

Hi Surya - thank you for sharing your career path as a senior software engineer with us! Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I'm a non-immigrant on a work visa and I...

Web 3.0 Seems to Be in Conversations Everywhere - What is it and How will it Affect Candidate Recruiting? If you’re in tech, you can’t avoid frequent mentions of Web 3.0. From 2021’s...

Hi Sam! We’re excited to learn about your career journey. We have a lot of readers in the HR, recruiting, talent acquisition, and people teams space, who may aspire to a role like yours. Let’s...

After two long years, employees gathered at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel for the first corporate offsite since becoming a remote-first company. Scores of employees who’d only met over Zoom or Google...

From Warcraft 3 to the US Military to the Private Sector, Kyle Mercer is a Full Stack Engineer on a Mission Thanks for contributing to our blog! Can you share a little bit about your...

Chapter 2 of our Sales Resume Series: Sales Development Rep (SDR) Resume guidance. As a sales development representative (SDR), you know all about identifying high quality leads worth pursuing....

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please introduce yourself and the organization you represent... Hello! I’m Lupe Colangelo, and I manage our employer partnerships here at GA. Prior to that, I...

From Finance and Marketing to Product Design, Sandy Zhu is creating a new path Can you share a little bit about your educational background I double majored in finance and marketing from...

Ready to Land your Dream Job? It Starts with the Right Tech Resume Believe it or not - resumes evolve over the years. There are now many variations on the classic style. We'll dive into many of...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please introduce yourself and the organization you’re representing. Hello! My name is Whitney Bailey, I’m the Director of Operations for Diversability...

What led you to pursue a career in sales or customer experience roles? I was always told I had the personality for sales, for better or for worse. While I never pursued the standard sales...

GeekHunter is providing thousands of opportunities to jobseekers while sustaining a network of connections between people in tech and diverse companies around the world. GeekHunter exists to...

Inspired by the pandemic, Rina transitioned from medical coding to software coding, thanks to General Assembly Courses Which educational opportunities have made the biggest impact on your...

Ways to help the people of Ukraine with work and other support Note: Because the situation in Ukraine is active, and evolving, we’ll be updating this blog as an ongoing reference.  Our...

Lever makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top candidates. Lever’s recruiting software tackles the most strategic challenge that companies...

How to ace the number one question in interviews for tech roles, like software engineers - “Tell Me About Yourself”  Regardless of whether you’re a software engineer, a data scientist, a web...

Transitioning from music to coding, Paula's a born composer - Here's her career journey to engineering We understand you started in a different field or pivoted from a different type of...

Helping launch tech careers across the US through professional development, tuition-free training, and partnerships, Per Scholas supports diverse talent and DEI goals. Welcome to our...

After using Hired at a startup to find tech talent, David used Hired again to find his own remote software engineer role at Lattice Congrats on your new role! How did you first hear about...

What began as a small effort by Founder, Allie Tsahey to connect with other women who were facing similar career challenges as the “only” in their work environment, has since grown into...

Congrats to Simon, who found his new remote sales account executive role through Hired! Can you share a little bit about your educational background? What led you to pursue a career in...

Now a Software Engineer 3 in sunny California, Andrew found his remote role at TrueCar through Hired Hi Andrew! We'd love to hear about your background! What has made the biggest impact on...

Quickly grow the expertise of sales teams with resources from Sales Impact Academy Sales Impact Academy is the leading education solution for go-to-market teams, developed by industry experts to...

Now a Software Engineer in the UK, Razvan Muscalu found his new role through Hired Can you share a little bit about your educational background? In high school, I specialised in maths. At...

Congrats to Eugene, Who Found a Great UK Tech Role at Discovery Inc.! Above, Eugene poses a question to a panel at a Meta (formerly Facebook) office meetup. We’re excited to spotlight Eugene...

AI-driven tech and sales career marketplace Hired ranked US and UK companies across equity, efficiency, and transparency in hiring processes Hired, the leading AI-driven hiring marketplace...

Demand for Blockchain technologists is going up as multiple startups and enterprises are looking to achieve efficiencies and create new business models enabled by the Blockchain technologies....

2U, Inc. is a diverse collection of individuals worldwide who share a common belief that higher education can unlock human potential and address the critical needs of society. For more than a...

Welcome to our spotlight series! Please tell us about yourself! I’m Yasaman, Product Manager at Enhancv. I joined the team about a year ago and couldn’t be more proud and excited about Enhancv’s...

Boolean is redesigning the future of tech education with an intensive 6 month full-time course. Across 700+ hours of learning, Boolean’s mission is to modernise and democratise tech education,...

Working with over three million candidates on the Hired marketplace, we celebrate diversity in the career paths, experiences, and skills people bring to the table. Professionals are more than their...

Sista Circle:BWiT is a solidarity group dedicated to supporting the work of Black Women in the technology industry from across the Diaspora. We spoke with Creative Director, Isabel...

Makers is Europe’s original coding bootcamp. We spoke with Jaye Hannah, Content and Campaigns Manager at Makers.  Welcome to the Spotlight, would you mind introducing yourself? Hi! I’m...

10 Diversity & Inclusion Strategies with Clear Actions and DEI Goal Results for Your Plan DEI goals are often a journey, not a destination. Improving the representation of diverse groups...

Criteria is a leading provider of professionally developed pre-employment tests, dedicated to helping you make better talent decisions through multidimensional assessments. We spoke with Director of...

Techqueria is a nonprofit organization that serves the largest global community of Latinx professionals in tech with 15,000+ members and allies. We sat down with Community Marketing Director, Jasmin...

Exponent is the interview preparation platform for everyone in tech. We spoke with Stephen Cognetta, one Exponent’s Co-Founders.  Welcome to the Spotlight, would you mind introducing...

QTBIPOC Design empowers LGBTQ+ BIPOC designers with education, mentorship, and networking opportunities. By educating and empowering marginalized communities through workshops and masterclasses,...

CodeYourFuture (CYF) is a UK based non-profit organisation that trains socially excluded people as Web Developers and helps them find work in the tech industry. We spoke with Alec McCrindle, Design...

Gone are the days when job candidates focused on preparing for an interview rather than creating a resume. Back then, a resume was nothing but a Word doc, listing your education, skills, and job...

How frustrating is it to lose a great candidate to another company mid-process? Hearing this same pain from many of our Hired customers led us to recently launch Interview Process Alerts that help...

We have a few great updates for you in this month’s Feature Spotlight. Both are enhancements to existing features that customers already love, so if you haven’t used them yet, be sure to log in to...

Change is inevitable. Whether it’s a new city, new job, new role or a new boss, your ability to adapt to your reality will indefinitely impact your success long term. For many, their career plays a...

Welcome to the brand new Hired feature spotlight blog post. Each month, we’ll share some hot new features that have hit the platform recently, or revisit a few important updates that you might have...

Some 50 years ago, the Women’s Liberation Movement brought the issue of equal pay and equal opportunity to the forefront of public awareness, and attempted to empower women in the workplace. Since...