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The strongest technology candidates are often already employed, well looked after and busy delivering work. They are not refreshing job boards every morning. They are not always updating their CV. And they are usually not applying to roles that look vague, slow moving or poorly positioned. That's the problem with relying too heavily on job ads. They can be useful, but they only show you the visible part of the market. For hard to fill technology roles, the best person is ofte

Why understanding the “why” transforms engineers into architects In software engineering, writing good code is expected. What separates strong engineers from the ones who genuinely shape products and lead teams isn’t their technical depth, but their ability to understand why something matters in the first place. That’s essentially what product thinking is. It’s the shift from “I built this” to “I built this because it improves something for someone.” It’s a shift that quie

As 2025 winds down and the new year approaches, the job market heats up again. Companies often kick off a hiring surge in January, so now is the time to get organised and stand out. Our Senior Recruitment Consultant Olivia Beyer has given her insights on how both job seekers and hiring managers can prepare for the fast-paced January market. From sharpening your profile to crafting standout job ads, her insights offer practical steps to help both sides of the hiring table

I recently published a post about the effectiveness of code challenges and the pros and cons of implementing online vs take-home...

In the fiercely competitive IT industry, assessing the skills and experience of potential tech recruits can be a daunting task. In my...

Negotiating your salary can be a daunting task, especially in the tech industry, where the competition is fierce, and the pay can vary...

Today, I am excited to delve into a topic that has developed significant attention and appreciation in recent years (and rightly so):...

In the modern technology landscape, the ability to achieve uninterrupted communication and connectivity is critical for organisations to...

Introduction There has undoubtedly been a surge in popularity for roles in the Product Management space over the last few years – with...

The Rise of Hybrid Work: Why IT Support Needs to Evolve The pandemic has brought a seismic shift in the way we work. While flexible...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important tool for cybersecurity professionals, as the number and complexity of...

AI seems to be everywhere these days, advances in technologies such as ChatGPT have propelled its popularity and prevalence in ways that...

Hiring managers often look for several key traits and skills when hiring for IT Support roles. Here are some of the most important...

Some tips and tricks on how to land your first job after graduation Graduation may have only been a few months ago, or perhaps it's just...

In light of the recent security/data breaches that have been seen in the market of late, I thought it might be interesting to explore the...

Platform engineering is on the rise because it allows companies to build and operate scalable and reliable technology infrastructure that...

Entry 1: A snapshot of the journey so far Introduction If you are reading this, then hello and welcome to ‘Diary of a Tech Sales Reccy’,...

The only constant in the world of JavaScript is change. As we move into 2023, there are a few trends that are worth keeping an eye on....

The job market is diverse, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution that caters to everyone's needs, but it is useful to consider...

A recruiter and a software engineer find themselves caught in the great Victorian bush. Here's what happens next: I recently had the...