David Banham
We chatted with David for our Ducks in a Row newsletter interview and learned about his apps, firefighting and his most rewarding work moment.
Paul Fioravanti
We chatted with Paul for our Ducks in a Row newsletter interview and learned about his toughest work moment in Tokyo.
Gemma Croad
We chatted with Gemma for our Ducks in a Row newsletter interview.
How to support your favourite meetups
The world has changed a lot since COVID-19, including the way meetups are run. Find out some simple ways you can support your favourite meetups while they move to online events.
Inkling workshop
Two weeks ago, I attended Inkling's Ignite program which is a two-day leadership workshop. It was an opportunity for me to learn some new skills on how to become a more confident and resilient leader, while still feeling comfortable being me.
How to run a good interview
When it comes to running an interview, there aren't necessarily right or wrong ways. However, there are certainly some things you can do to make sure you give candidates a good experience.
The Benefits of Public Speaking
For many people, public speaking is one of the most nerve-racking things you can do. As Mark Twain once said, "There are only two types of speakers in the world: those who are nervous and those who are liars". However, it is one of the best things you can do for your career and personal growth.
Global Diversity CFP Day
Saturday 3rd February was Global Diversity CFP Day. It was a day to help underrepresented groups with talk topics and proposal writing. Workshops were held all around the world. The Sydney chapter was led by Kris Howard and a group of mentors from the Sydney community (including myself) was there to help out.
Why hire juniors?
When it comes to building a team, sometimes people think having more seniors is better. While it might mean you can get through the work more quickly, there are many reasons why you should consider hiring juniors.
The Importance of 1:1 Catch Up
Hiring a good team of people is hard, which is why retention is very important.
“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.