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Lookahead Search now hires technical leaders
Hannah, Matt and I will be working together on hiring executive roles in Sydney and Melbourne. We're best suited to hiring software engineers who have graduated into technical leadership positions.
The Importance of 1:1 Catch Up
Hiring a good team of people is hard, which is why retention is very important.
Asking for a pay rise
The potential foreseen awkwardness surrounding asking your boss for a pay rise is often enough of a deterrent for most people to avoid the conversation entirely. The average boss can be known to forget to bring this up with their team. If they haven't hired in a while, they could be disconnected from market rates, too. So, you may need to take it into your own hands.
Reflection, Research and Resumes
Too many resumes are verbose. I gave a talk about job hunting at the August SydJS which focussed on working out what you actually want to do and how to best ensure the reader of your resume gets that message.
How Senior is Senior?
At Lookahead, we have a pretty special view of the software industry. Not only do we see the difference in salary bands across some of the best companies in Australia, we also have a real understanding of the all the attributes needed to get you into the different levels at each company, including code quality.
Getting more from your interviews
One of the challenges of interviewing is getting all the info you need without it feeling too scripted or turning into an interrogation.
Your IP clause probably sucks
IP clauses are often overly aggressive, even when employers don't actually intend to claim IP rights for unrelated side projects.
Advice for DevOps candidates
As a technical recruiter focussed on systems-type roles, I am frequently questioned by candidates on how to further their skills and increase their relevance in the marketplace.
Resigning with class
By the time your references have been taken, you've reviewed your contract in meticulous detail and you even managed to locate a scanner to get it back to your new employer, it can seem that all the hard work in changing jobs is done. Hang on. You still need to tell your boss that you are moving on.
The droids everyone is looking for
Over the last 2 years, Android has been the fastest growing technology that we have hired for.
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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.”
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.
