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What happens when “learn to code” fails a generation?
Options are thin on the ground for junior devs as AI and economic factors cut off blood supply to their careers.
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Interview tactics to find your footing in a chaotic job market
Navigating the current job market can feel daunting, but certain principles and internal guides can improve the process for you.
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Interviewing in the age of AI
Rethink technical interviews for an AI-enhanced world by focusing on timeless engineering skills and real-world problem solving.
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Meta and the great DEI rollback
Once an emblem of inclusivity, Meta has officially joined tech’s anti-DEI bandwagon.
Deadline: January 4, 2026
Call for Proposals for London 2026 is open!
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.
Retaining Your People After the Tech Boom
Discover how to retain talent during staff reductions by leading with empathy, building trust, and understanding employees’ motivators in times of economic and industry change.
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?
The festival of engineering leadership
London • June 2 & 3, 2026
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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Down with the “Boss”
As a manager and senior leader, this talk will give you a good high-level outline of different areas of growth that should be on every manager’s career development framework.
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Fixing ‘neutral’ hiring policies to stop excluding the best candidates
Assess candidates on potential and not on their past experience.
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Hiring and retaining underrepresented engineers
Build an inclusive culture to welcome new team members
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Designing effective criteria for assessing engineering candidates equitably
Unlock engineering talent through equitable hiring
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Finding potential in your interview processes
Hiring engineers is hard. And with over half of C-suite executives saying that the future of their company relies on being able to source engineering talent, making the correct decisions about who to hire has the potential to transform the fortune of your company.
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12 steps to becoming a better engineering interviewer
An email in your inbox. A conversation with your boss. The company is hiring and you’re to be part of it – you’re going to be an interviewer.
