Mergify's CEO shares their hiring philosophy for a startup, focusing on mindset, autonomy, and adaptability over just technical skills.
A developer's perspective on the persistence of recruiters and sales emails after initial contact is ignored, advocating for moving on.
A developer proposes a flexible 90-minute technical interview format where candidates demonstrate skills in their chosen way.
A software engineer reflects on the power of professional referrals and personal networks in securing tech roles and building teams.
Critique of external tech recruitment, highlighting mismatches between candidate skills and backend role requirements.
A software engineer critiques the poor interview processes at many tech companies and argues that a great candidate experience can be a competitive advantage.
Practical advice for developers to improve their GitHub portfolio, focusing on quality projects, learning in public, and effective documentation.
A developer critiques the use of time-consuming coding challenges in tech hiring, arguing they are unfair and exclusionary.
A tech founder explains the most common, non-personal reasons candidates aren't hired, focusing on startup hiring realities like role scarcity and team fit.
A software developer shares their personal approach and evolving philosophy for conducting technical interviews, focusing on preparation, reducing candidate stress, and assessing practical skills.
A hiring manager at Tighten shares do's and don'ts for applying to their web developer jobs, based on reviewing hundreds of applications.
A reflection on how a company's interview process reveals its culture and state, with advice on structuring behavioral and technical interviews.
