A blog about hiring

Are you the weak link in your team?...

There’s no such thing as the perfect workplace. Or the ideal coworker. But some of us are fortunate enough to be part of teams where each member is trying their best not to be the reason why the others are miserable at work. This article shares the most common negative work behavior in the tech community and their nondesirable impact on teams and individuals. All backed up by science! So you have all the more reason to show up at work as your most assertive self and expect others around you to behave professionally and in a manner that lifts up the team instead of dragging it down. And, hey! if you identified yourself in some of the toxic little categories above, I am proud of you! It means that your self-awareness brought you one step closer to fixing some bugs in your behavior. Cheers! ...

FOMO and Co. - the intruder of the Tech World...

In the IT world, the feeling of never being able to keep up with the technology, with the innovation, with the rhythm of the market, is pretty common, and to be honest, it kind of makes sense. The tech world changes so fast! Should you invest time into learning ReasonML or should you keep trying to master JavaScript? Is it ok to be satisfied with your salary or should you strive for more? ...

Are we ready to close the gender gap?...

Dear passengers, we have arrived! It is not our final destination, but it has been quite a ride. We are now embarking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and technology and innovation are definitely here to stay, ready to transform the economy, our lifestyles, and the systems and procedures that have been governing our societies for some time now. You might think that the gender gap in tech is almost closed in 2022, but the reality is there are still some big discrepancies. ...

Too much software, not enough engineers - a word on productivity...

The better we understand how developers perceive productivity, the more we can contribute to supporting them and finding ways to foster productivity at work, both on individual and team levels. Knowing how they define productivity can help measure the individual productivity more accurately, based on what’s most important to them (working uninterruptedly, checking tasks off their to-do list, or helping their coworkers). ...

Go global! - a short guide...

This year, one of the biggest challenges for company leaders to overcome will be effectively leading transformation in the midst of a rapidly changing working world. The bright side is, with remote working being the norm now, a broader talent pool is available for companies, and finding a good fit for their organizational culture will bring them one step closer to building a stable, reliable, and performant team. ...

Is The Great Resignation here to stay?...

Employees come and go, that’s no news, but did all workers around the world just decide to come and go at the same time? I guess that’s how you could sum up the peculiar phenomenon of The Great Resignation, a socio-economic event that leaves employers confused and understaffed. ...

Happy developers are better problem solvers...

Ping pong tables, candy bars, nice views, chilling lounges… would you say developers get special treatment, or do you think there must be a solid reason behind this nice scenery at the workplace? ...

Why we help developers explore their ”Why”...

Everything makes more sense when you have a specific reason that guides your actions, when you know the impact you are trying to achieve, and when you can always remind yourself what made you start in the first place. ...

How to win at writing job descriptions...

What is a job description?

Well, first and foremost it’s a tool that when used properly can drastically increase your chances of closing a role. But most people don’t know how to transform them in this tool and are satisfied with just detailing qualifications and responsibilities.

But a little psychology knowledge gets you a long way and I’m going to tell you how to rely on motivation theory to write meaningful job descriptions that will convince people to read it all and also apply to the job. ...

Cluj IT Market. The guide for newcomers 2. How can you attract the best talent?...

The next sentence is crucial, so read it twice.

The Cluj IT market is a passive one.

We cannot stress enough how relevant this piece of information is when you start building your strategy. Now let us explain why. ...