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Updated on March 15, 2023

Top Sources-of-Hire for Tech Recruiters in 2017

In our 2017 State of Tech Recruiting survey, we asked respondents to rank their top source-of-hire and hundreds of tech recruiters.

Edward Hearn Edward Hearn
Updated on March 15, 2023

Is Your Company Sourcing the Wrong Type of Talent?

Tech companies often prefer job candidates with majors in STEM fields in their hiring practices. The day-to-day reality of the workplace, however, suggests they would be better served to focus on a different set of criteria.

Junta Nakai Junta Nakai
Updated on March 15, 2023

To Recruit and Retain the Best Tech Talent, Companies Need to Use Open Source Software

It’s a much better perk than a foosball table. Here are three reasons why.

Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on March 15, 2023

Need Tech Talent? Look Beyond Computer Science Degrees.

Apprentices and nontraditional candidates add a fresh perspective to tech teams, plus help with diversity and recruiting.

Paul Rowe Paul Rowe
Updated on March 15, 2023

How to Hire Engineers at Every Career Level

To build a great software team, you need to know what to look for, red flags to spot, and how to evaluate engineers. This guide will help you get started on assessing candidates at every level, from those new to the field to experts.

Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on March 15, 2023

Want to Make Tech a Better Place? Start With Inclusive Recruiting.

The tech industry isn’t known for its diversity. Developing a DEI recruiting plan can fix that.

Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on March 15, 2023

2022 Recruiting Trends to Watch

Here are five emerging trends for recruiters to watch in the year ahead.

Brian Slepko Brian Slepko
Updated on March 15, 2023

Tech Hiring Madness! The ‘Elite 8’ Skills to Look for in Recruiting.

In celebration of the college basketball tournament, I asked some of my colleagues to identify the “elite eight” skills for tech workers. Here are their picks.

Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on March 15, 2023

A Guide to Mass Hiring

Growth is inevitable. Here’s how to plan for it.

Ari Montgomery Ari Montgomery
Updated on March 15, 2023

6 Actionable Strategies to Foster DEI in Tech Hiring

Despite the ethical and material benefits of good DEI practices, too many companies in tech have failed to achieve meaningful progress in this area. Following these guidelines will help curb that trend.

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