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From Designer to Product Leader: A Career Chat With Jeni Oye

Jeni Oye shares how her career path from industrial design to product leadership at Xero has been shaped by entrepreneurship, creativity, and teamwork.

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Technical Interviews Have Issues But We Can Make Them Better (A Deep Dive With Ted Tencza)

If you think technical interviews could use improvement, you're not alone. Ted Tencza, a seasoned expert in software development and leadership, knows all about the pitfalls of bad interviewing practices. We had a chance to pick his brain, and his tips are pure gold for anyone looking to make better hires.

Hiring advice

CV vs. Resume vs. Cover Letter

Ever found yourself wondering if a CV and a resume are the same thing? You're not alone! While people often use these terms interchangeably, there are some key differences you should know.

Job seeking

Resume Tips From A Tech Recruiter (With Canva Template)

Job hunting is tough, but these tips from a tech recruiter will help your resume stand out. Whether you're a software engineer or in another field, these strategies will make your job search easier and boost your chances of landing that dream job.

Job seeking

From Code to Data: Mike Gouline on Leading Data & ML at mx51

We chat with Mike Gouline, Head of Data & ML at mx51, about his career journey. From his early days in software and mobile development to leading innovative data engineering and machine learning projects, Mike shares his insights on the evolving landscape of data roles and the future of the field in 2024.

Community
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Cheryl Gledhill

We chat with Cheryl Gledhill, a Director of Product for Culture Amp. She talks about product management in 2024 and some common misconceptions about product roles. Cheryl's one-sentence hiring advice may be our favourite yet.

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Onboarding Tips & Checklist

Considering the adage "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," onboarding is a topic worth covering in detail. We've put together a checklist with tips and ideas for smooth and engaging onboarding.

Hiring advice

Full Stack Developer Guide 2024

Want to know all about being a full-stack developer? As a tech recruitment agency with software developers on our team, we know a fair bit about the topic so we've put together a guide.

Hiring advice

Ted Tencza

We chatted with Ted, a software developer and engineering manager, for our Ducks in a Row newsletter interview.

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Anson Parker

We chat with Anson Parker, a Head of Product at Up. He reflects on his journey from developer to CPO and shares his thoughts on AI in the fintech sector.

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“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.”

Fiona Chan
Lookahead recruiter since 2015

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