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Recruiting field notes
Pondering Emerging Tech
Instead of thinking about the short term, let's have some fun over our holiday break and learn about all the exciting technologies that seems be exploding all at once.
Project F Talent Partner Pledge
We’ve always understood the value that diversity adds to teams, companies and the broader community, so we’ve taken a step further and joined the Project F Program 50/50 Talent Partner Pledge.
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.
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.
Lookahead’s Pledge 1% commitment
Pledge 1% is a global movement of founders who pledge to give 1% of profit, product, time, equity. We pledged many years ago and I finally write more about it here.
ReactConf AU 2020
The first ReactConf AU was a huge success, and very lucky with the timing. Steve was part of the organising committee and writes about the event here.
Volunteer Day - Revitalising Sir Joseph Banks Park
We believe in volunteering and giving back at Lookahead. JP spent a day helping revitalise Sir Joseph Banks Park, a significant nature reserve on the Botany foreshore in South Sydney NSW.
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.
Web Directions Code 2019
A recap of some of Simeon's favourite talks from the Code '19 conference in Melbourne.
RailsCamp XXIV
RailsCamp #24. Imagine yourself and a posse of like-minded ruby hackers* on a country retreat** with zero internet*** for a weekend of fun. You’ll laugh, hack, eat, learn, trek, flying-fox and play boatloads of Werewolf.
Lookahead Log
Jan 2022
We're noticing travel exemptions and visa sponsorships being granted quickly.
Dec
Welcome to the team, Andrea!
Nov
Demand for software engineers still growing. No sign of it slowing down as we finish the year.
Oct
Welcome aboard, Kyle!
Sep
Attention turning to mid-level developer market because the senior market is so tight.
Aug
Congrats on 10 years, RubyAU! A truly amazing community.
Jul
Software engineers top priority for visa approvals, companies looking at sponsorship again.
Jun 2021
Developer salaries rising rapidly. Engineering managment roles relatively steady.
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