A blog about hiring

Cut through the noise. Authenticity in tech recruitment....

Although talent acquisition is not incredibly hard to achieve, talent attraction is on the flip side of the coin, being the special ingredient for success. Since social media has shrunk the distance between brands and consumers, the interaction between the two comes down to authenticity. ...

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 ATS a black box?...

Our friends from CV Masters are helping candidates write their best CVs to target their desired jobs. This interview with our recruitment specialist, Andreea, gives you the right tools for putting together a qualitative and authentic CV to attract the right offers for you. ...

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. ...

Two ways to hire for the right profile!...

Simply put, when you want a candidate to be a great fit, you are looking for more than ticking the requirements in the job description. You will need to adapt your search to the changes in your product and team, account for new traits needed or a status quo that needs to be kept and decide on what you can compromise.

Even if it's the same position that has been open before, the profile you are looking for might be slightly or consistently different from the previous hire. ...

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. ...

Why hire for soft skills?...

The term soft skills is generally used to define transversal competencies and trait characteristics that describe relationships between people. They are complementary to hard skills, less precise, and have an emotional component that impacts the behaviour of an individual. They have also been proven to contribute greatly to the level of employability - meaning the ability of a person to get a job, maintain that job and find a new one when needed. ...

We’re Looking for 2 Mid and 2 Junior Technical Recruiters for Diana's team!...

Hi, my name is Diana, nice to be meeting you! I'm looking for 2 mid-level and 2 junior technical recruiters for my team. We share the innate drive to succeed together, learn from one another, and do so by being committed to always providing constructive feedback. If you think the same, we’re eager to meet you! ...

Cluj IT Market for the newcomers - What type of developers you can find here...

As Cluj has become one of the most attractive IT markets in Eastern Europe, it consolidated a strong developer community based on professionalism and high standards in its work.Read the first part of our five-part guide for newcomer businesses in Cluj: What type of developers has Cluj to offer? Will I find what I need for my project? ...