Notes from a first time speaker
Speaking at meetups is a great way to enhance your job search, but it can be daunting for first timers. Debbie has shared her experience of being a first time speaker, so you know what to expect.
Video Interviewing for Developers during Social Isolation
While we're all in social isolation, there are companies still hiring - they've adapted by replacing in-person interviews with video interviews. I gave a talk at SydCSS last week explaining how to prepare.
Get a Head Start on your New Year Job Search
Finding that perfect role can often take longer than you think so having a chat with us now can make all the difference.
CampJS X, 2019 - Broken Bay
I knew CampJS was going to be entertaining when it took 2 days to convince my colleague Shaila that unlike her experience of school camp in the UK, we would NOT be staying in a hotel.
Code Heart Design 2018
Friday 30th November was the first ever Code Heart Design conference - a mini-conf bringing together designers, design system lovers and front-end developers. Lookahead Search was given the pleasure of being one of the sponsors of the event and I happily volunteered to go!
Make your cover letter count
You'd be amazed at how few people submit their resumes without a cover letter. Or if a cover letter is provided, it is badly written with no consideration for the recipient, the role being applied for or the company advertising that role. Cover letters give you the chance to explain why you are right for the job. So why waste this opportunity?
Tech Meetups - A Beginner's Guide
Attending tech meetups is such a great way to learn new things and meet people in the industry. It's also a chance to network with people who might one day be your future employer or colleague!
“Although I’m not coding on a daily basis, I’ve really enjoyed meeting developers and chatting with them. Having that technical background definitely helps me understand what developers and companies are after. I’ve also spent a lot of time giving people general advice on job searching and resume writing. They really appreciate that.”
Join our team
We don’t just hire for other companies; we’re also building our own dream team.
We hire people who care about technology and train them to become great technical recruiters.
Are you a developer looking for a more people-focused role? Or a product manager who wants more autonomy?
If you love technology and want to work more closely with people, Lookahead could be the perfect fit.