Hiring advice
Our thoughts and advice on building great teams.
When the timing isn't right, make your own luck
Recruitment can so often be about good timing. So what do you do if you find yourself looking for a new job when the market is a tad on the quiet side?
Great expectations, getting the first week right
You've interviewed, referenced and offered and looking forward to having that superstar developer join your team. It's at this point that you sit back, admire your mad recruitment skillz and put a note in your calendar for a month's time. That's how it works right?
Losing out to the clock
89% of job applications that took longer than 14 calendar days ended with a negative outcome. For applications finalised within 14 days of resume submission, this deceases to 52% of applications.
Thoughts on interviewing
I recommend having two interviews, with the more technical interview coming last. This balances the need to be thorough while minimising the chance of missing out on talent.
Recruiting and marketing
Smart companies are using their recruitment process as a marketing exercise. Any company actively hiring during a downturn has a positive story to tell.
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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.
