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Topic: hiring tips and insights

Domina McQuade, Microsoft: How Microsoft Hires Top Tech Talent

Domina McQuade, Lead Tech Recruiter for Microsoft’s tech and data teams, explains why Microsoft’s interviewing process helps her hire world-class tech talent.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: hiring tips and insights

Katrina Kibben, Three Ears Media: How to Break Tech Hiring Rules

Tech talent is in high demand. To stand out from other recruiters, Katrina Kibben says it’s critical to break traditional recruiting rules. Here's how.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech career insights

Amy Miller, Google: Even Big Tech Companies Can’t Hack Hiring

Amy has recruited for Microsoft and Google, and says few people realise that hiring is just as challenging for big tech companies. This is her hiring advice.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: hiring tips and insights

Lee Watts, Travelstart: Data-Driven Interviews & Human Bias in Hiring

Travelstart removes human biases from hiring by using a data-driven interview process. Listen to my chat with Lee Watts about making it effective.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: offerzen updates

OfferZen Foundation: Exploring Enablers for Workplace Diversity

Talking about diversity can be hard. OfferZen Foundation assembled a community group, to discuss common enablers SA tech companies leverage for diversity.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: offerzen updates

OfferZen Foundation: Exploring Challenges Towards Workplace Diversity

Talking about diversity can be hard. OfferZen Foundation assembled a community group, to discuss common challenges SA tech companies face towards diversity.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: hiring tips and insights

How You Can Hire Better In Tech: Access vs Supply

We often say SA tech talent is in short supply. But Gavin Rossouw says the problem is actually "access". He shares tips to max-out hiring for better access.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: hiring tips and insights

How to Mould the Way You Hire to Your Context

With hiring, there's no “one size fits all” approach. Benny Ou has hired for different contexts, and shares the crucial questions he asks before he hires.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: hiring tips and insights

Tech Hiring 101: Preparing to Reach Out to a Candidate

Reaching out to developers to interview takes time and effort, but there's no guarantee it will pay off. Here are the basics to consider before you start.

by Robyn Luyt

Topic: resources

Debunking Hiring Myths: What You're (Probably) Doing Wrong

Recruitment can be a major hurdle, but companies are often their own worst enemies. It's time to dust-off your process, and rethink hiring. Here's how.

by Philip Botha

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