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7 steps to navigate onboarding as a software engineer
Joining a new team can be both exciting and overwhelming
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How to hire the best talent with scalar interviews
Some favor open questions for interviews and others closed questions. But there’s a happy medium: scalar interviews.
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Decoding candidate experiences: A new era in tech hiring
Discover how tech hiring is evolving with insights on candidate experiences, market trends, and empathy-driven practices for creating an inclusive, transparent hiring process.
Editor’s picks
Rethinking your engineer hiring strategy in 2024
Tech hiring is going through an intense period of change, how do you adapt?
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Essential reading
31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
Interviews are a two-way street, don’t waste the opportunity to ask these smart questions.
On our Hiring playlist
De-coding the technical interview process: Emma Bostian in conversation
What if you had a cheat code for acing technical interviews?
Inclusive hiring is not a checkmark
Inclusion is the foundation of creating a level playing field for employees with all backgrounds to be heard, to be challenged, and to have an impact.
Optimizing the time you and your team spend on hiring
Hiring engineers is intensive, so how can you streamline the hiring process and tap into top talent?
What is the role of the engineering manager in the hiring process?
How can time-strapped engineering managers juggle hiring responsibilities alongside their day to day?
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More about Hiring
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4 common software developer interview questions and how to answer them
The most likely interview questions you will get as a software engineer.
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31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
Interviews are a two-way street, don’t waste the opportunity to ask these smart questions.
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Acknowledging and addressing affinity bias in tech hiring
Affinity bias could be seriously impacting your organization and the decisions you make during hiring processes.
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5 ways you’re stressing out candidates during tech interviews
Engineering interviews are stressful, but there are some ways to limit the stress you put candidates under.
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3 goals to work towards when starting a new Staff+ role
Moving into a new Staff+ position at another company can be a daunting prospect. Learn some ways in which you can build networks, contribute meaningfully, and avoid burnout.
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Beware of fake job candidates
Remote hiring has opened the door to a stream of fake engineering candidates, with hiring managers having to be vigilant to highly credible applications. Here are some red flags to look out for.
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What is a tech lead? First among equals on a developer team
A tech lead isn’t a manager and may not even get a raise. But it’s a reflection of your leadership skills as you climb the ladder.
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Going from staff engineer to engineering manager
This transition can be both exciting and daunting, with engineers having to navigate unfamiliar territory, balancing technical prowess with people management skills.
Top Hiring videos
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Tackling the toppling tech talent pyramid: a radical challenge to building diverse teams
In this talk, Richard will share insights, data and tips from his experiences in tech talent development within underserved communities.
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The Staff Engineer’s Path: A Guide For Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change: Tanya Reilly in conversation
What does it mean to be a Staff Engineer and how does your role impact your organization?
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Practical additive hiring for any team
This talk will cover additive hiring practices and tips at all size companies from hiring the first engineer at a startup to finding a great staff+ engineer at a big tech company.
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How to stand out and attract top talent in a candidate driven market
Recruitment strategies for your organisation to draw candidates searching for the perfect role and workplace
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Building an engineering team that can withstand unexpected change
How can you plan for change and make sure your team feels secure in the face of uncertain times?
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Enabling your engineers to run great interviews
Inconsistent interviewing standards can lead to wrong hiring decisions and costly mistakes
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Five investments for a sustainable, high-performing team
How to build a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem within your team that produces high-performing results.
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Hiring the right engineer for your org
Accurately evaluate soft skills and predict whether a candidate is a good fit for your organization