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Case interview questions and why you should use them in tech

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Several years ago, we discovered one of the most troublesome issues of the IT professional hiring process: it is not very realistic. Luckily, there are numerous interview techniques to help with this, from situational interview questions examples to the ideal personal interview questions and coding challenges that can be used on your next candidate. This article will focus on one of a number of technical interviewing strategies you can implement in your recruiting process: the case interview questions.

The case interview was originally a technique focused on assessing candidates for partner-track roles and associate-level employees. However, it has evolved to analyst-level employees who provide internal support to senior management and the research department.

In this article you’ll see:

What is a case interview?
Why use case interview questions?
Types of cases you might see in an interview
Sample case interview questions
Case interview scenarios

January 21, 2020

Complete blockchain developer salary data

By Kate KandeferDeveloper Salary, Human ResourcesNo Comments

Blockchain was the fastest-growing skill in 2018. Its growth exceeded 2,000% for three quarters in a row and 6,000% for year-over-year growth. No wonder – blockchain has the power to transform the way money is transferred, how people vote online, how they verify their identities, invest, prove ownership of digital assets, and much more. In this article, we’ll take a close look at the much-debated topic of blockchain developer salary. We’ll discuss:

What is blockchain?
Blockchain developer salary
Skills that affect blockchain developer salary
Ethereum developer salary

What is blockchain?

One of the biggest advantages of blockchain is that it’s a distributed network. Instead of relying on a single registry, blockchain relies on a network of computers forming a secure chain or ledger. That makes it resistant to manipulations or hacking as an attacker would need to hack more than 50% of the computers in the network at the same time.

Another reason for the popularity of blockchain in the tech world is that major companies such as IBM, Samsung, and SAP have taken blockchain seriously, implementing more blockchain-based features and regularly hiring engineers and computer scientists specialized in the blockchain. What is more, blockchain is now being used in the fields of business and finance, even by traditional companies like Visa or Bank of America. All of that affects the job market and average blockchain developer salary.

November 22, 2019

Personal interview questions you should ask your candidates

Personal interview questions and your recruitment process

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Personal interview questions put the ‘human’ element into the ‘HR recruiter’ that you are. When hiring for a developer role, you’ll naturally ask a lot of questions about your candidates’ technical skills.

But to build the most accurate picture of an individual that you can, you need to get a little personal. Their favorite breakfast cereal or holiday destination might be a bit much, but it’s important that you do ask open-ended questions about your candidate as a human.

A handful of questions about work ethic, stress management, strengths, and weaknesses can help you see the other side of your candidate, beyond their technical skills, experience, and abilities.

Sure, there are no right or wrong answers to personal interview questions, but there are tried and tested interview techniques. Still, the response you get can help you see if your candidate will fit into the company’s culture and position-specific challenges that happen in the role at your company.

Mix a few behavioral interview questions with your personal interview questions, and you’ll be able to build a comprehensive cultural assessment of your candidate.

October 23, 2019

Different types of interviews for technical recruitment

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As a professional technical recruiter, there are many different types of interviews for you to consider. Some are more useful at particular stages of the assessment process, some are more appropriate for testing particular skills. This article will explain a number of different types of interviews and point out their various advantages and disadvantages.

Types of interviews you can use for technical recruitment

Read on to find out more about,

Case interviews
Coding interviews
Competency-based or behavioral interviews
Final interviews
Panel interviews
Phone interviews
Second interviews
STAR format interviews
Structured interviews
Video interviews
Working interviews

October 10, 2019

[INFOGRAPHIC]: Highest paying tech jobs

By Kate KandeferDeveloper Salary, InfographicNo Comments

Money isn’t everything but it is important. Few industries of recent years have seen greater growth in salary as IT but that growth has been uneven. We found that tech salaries can be affected by a number of factors including technology, job title, industry, skill, area of development, and tech stack. Certainly, many tech jobs pay well but in 2019, only a few jobs stand out as the highest paying tech jobs.

We’ve looked at the data from Dice, PayScale, Glassdoor, and Stack Overflow and put them together in this handy infographic.

Highest paying tech jobs: infographic

September 17, 2019

Complete mobile app developer salary data

By Kate KandeferDeveloper Salary, Hiring Statistics, IT recruitmentNo Comments

Given that both smartphone penetration and app usage are growing steadily, the demand for developers who can build mobile apps is increasing. No wonder: mobile apps are expected to have the most impact on business success, and generate a full $189 billion in revenue by 2020. In this article, we’re taking a look at mobile app developer salary numbers.

As the demand is increasing rapidly, it might soon become difficult for companies to attract top talent. If you’re on the lookout for a mobile app developer, you should at least become familiar with an average mobile app developer salary to make sure you land the best candidates for the job. Read More

September 4, 2019

Complete .NET developer salary data

By Kate KandeferDeveloper Salary, Developer Salary, Hiring Statistics2 Comments

If you’re wondering what a .NET developer salary is, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered data from reputable sources like PayScale, Glassdoor, and Indeed so you don’t have to look any longer.

.NET is a free cross-platform software framework created by Microsoft and initially released in 2002. Since then, it’s been growing in popularity because it offers a simple and secure way to create software. .NET supports many programming languages, such as C#, F#, C++, Visual Basic, and more. In addition, it provides programming guidelines that can be used to develop a wide range of mobile and desktop applications. .NET is also a top solution for Windows servers both on local networks and in the cloud.

.NET developers typically write code that works with a .NET framework to create web pages, access databases, and business logic servers. They write, modify and debug software. Working with .NET, its languages and extensions, such as ASP.NET is also a must. Thanks to the framework’s popularity and versatility, .NET developers are in demand.

Don’t use .NET? You can find salary data for other technologies like Java and Python.

In this post, we will be addressing the following topics:

Average .NET developer salary
Junior .NET developer salary
Senior .NETdeveloper salary
C# developer salary
ASP.NET developer salary

July 2, 2019

situational interview questions: software engineer interview questions

12 Must-Ask Situational Interview Questions You Need To Start Asking

By Kate KandeferHuman Resources, Recruiting Tips, Technical InterviewNo Comments

If your current interview process is not based around situational interview questions, it probably looks a little like this:

You meet your candidate, ask if they found the place ok, talk about their employment history and their skills, explain the available position a little more, then shake hands and ‘we’ll get back to you’.

If you thought that the above situation is all too common, you’re right – it is. Interviews like that offer no value to either party.

June 25, 2019

Complete Android developer salary data

By Kate KandeferDeveloper Salary, Developer Salary, IT recruitmentNo Comments

With over 2.7 billion smartphone users worldwide, it’s hardly surprising that mobile app usage is growing in popularity. As the number of mobile apps increases, so has the number of mobile developers, which is expected to reach 14 million by 2020. At the moment, the majority of those who pursue a career in mobile development choose to become either an iOS or an Android developer. This is mainly due to the popularity of these platforms. With so much interest in mobile development, it’s clear to see that the hunt for mobile app talent has become highly competitive. This, in turn, affects developer salaries. To give you a full understanding of the topic, we’ve gathered relevant Android developer salary data from PayScale, Glassdoor, Indeed.com, and ZipRecruiter.

Don’t use Android? You can find salary data for iOS, Java, and other technologies by clicking the link.

In this post, we will be addressing the following topics

An average Android developer salary
An entry-level Android developer salary
A junior Android developer salary
A senior android developer salary
An Android developer salary in NYC
iOS developer vs Android developer salary

May 28, 2019

Complete front end developer salary data

By Kate KandeferDeveloper Salary, Developer Salary, Hiring StatisticsNo Comments

What is a front end developer?

Front end development refers to everything that users see, touch, click, and use — the visual layout, user interface/interaction, and user experience. It is also known as client-side software (as opposed to “server-side” software) and consists of buttons, images, links, and pages that all need to function efficiently, accurately, and quickly in order for the user to carry out a particular task. As a rule, this means that developers must be familiar with HTML code (probably HTML5), styling with CSS (probably CSS3), and make everything interactive with JavaScript.

Frameworks like AngularJS and BackboneJS are also highly in demand. A front end developer salary depends on a range of factors, including skill set, level of expertise, and location. If you’re looking to recruit a front end developer, are you sure that you’re offering a fair salary? Perhaps you need to prepare yourself to carry out a major sourcing project, or you’re about to carry out some screening for this role.

April 24, 2019

14 powerful interview techniques & tips for employers

By Kate KandeferHuman Resources, IT recruitment, Recruiting Tips, Technical InterviewNo Comments

Job interviews are the first point of the interview process where you can start piecing things together. And by using specific interview techniques and skills, you’re able to shed a little more light on your applicant.

An interview gives you, the interviewer, the first real chance to assess a person and see if they’re an OK fit or a fantastic fit for the applied position. But your interviewing techniques are more than what you say – it’s your body language, the environment and the way that you listen.

Use these 14 interview tips to discover which applicant is right for the job

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January 18, 2019

How to create and implement a recruitment plan

By Kate KandeferHuman Resources, IT recruitmentNo Comments

‘Those that fail to plan, plan to fail’, as the old adage goes. And this phrase rings true in the modern world of tech recruiting, too. A recruitment plan is an often overlooked element of recruiting developers of any level, despite the current tech talent scarcity. The annual Harvey Nash/KPMG 2018 CIO Survey focused on 3,900+ tech leaders discovered that 65% of respondents believe that hiring challenges are hurting the industry (up from 59% last year).

IT recruitment is without a doubt full of obstacles. A well-written recruitment plan can help you tap the existing talent pools and find the ideal candidates. Read More

December 7, 2018

How to create a careers page that shows devs what they’re missing out on

By Kate KandeferHuman Resources, IT recruitment, Recruiting TipsNo Comments

In the tech world, getting the attention of skilled talent is possibly the hardest part of your job. So when any kind of developer gets to your careers page, you need to make sure that the talent likes what they see. If they do, they will give you their details.

But LinkedIn research shows that only 25% of people visiting your careers page are actively looking for a job. Given this, your page needs to be pretty convincing. Your careers page is ultimately a sales page. If it isn’t selling your company adequately, no one is going to buy – or apply.

October 30, 2018

How to give a technical interview: 7 technical interview tips

By Kate KandeferIT recruitment, Recruiting Tips, Technical InterviewNo Comments

Technical interviews have long been a subject of vocal debate among developers. This has left recruiters searching for technical interview tips that work. In 2016, Sahat Yalkabov, currently working as the Senior Frontend Engineer at Bloomberg LP, wrote a post called “F** You, I Quit, Hiring is Broken.” In this post, he described the technical hiring process as a humiliating and dehumanizing process.The truth is, he has a point.

Technical hiring is facing a huge problem. This can only be solved with the right approach to both technical screening and technical interviews. However, making a positive change requires the HR and IT departments to cooperate. We’ve gathered the best technical interview tips in this article for all parties involved in the process.

For more information on how to conduct a technical interview and what coding challenges to use, check out The ultimate guide to the technical interview.

September 26, 2018

The best recruitment articles for tech recruiters

Our posts are research-based and packed full of tech recruitment data and industry insights. They help our readers improve their developer hiring results and simply recruit the best software developers they can possibly hire.

What we often see is that our customers and readers are interested in optimizing a given stage of the recruitment process. If you have issues with any of the stages of your tech hiring process, we’re here to give you a helping hand.

Recruitment articles about sourcing

August 1, 2018

[Cheat Sheet]: The Ultimate Recruitment KPIs to track your hiring success

By Kate KandeferHuman Resources, IT recruitmentOne Comment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) allow businesses to evaluate and understand how well they are performing against their goals. They are used to measure a number of goals, including sales, marketing, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and most importantly, recruitment objectives. It’s essential for talent acquisition specialists to know and understand the most important recruitment KPIs which we’ve gathered in a cheat sheet which you can download at the end of this article. Read More

May 23, 2018

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