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Why the best tech candidates are rarely “actively looking”
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
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Getting Ahead in 2026: Tips for Job Seekers and Hiring Teams
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
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Top 10 Coding Assessment Platforms to Evaluate Software Developer Candidates
I recently published a post about the effectiveness of code challenges and the pros and cons of implementing online vs take-home...
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Code Challenges: Effective Assessment Tools or Gargantuan Time Wasters?
In the fiercely competitive IT industry, assessing the skills and experience of potential tech recruits can be a daunting task. In my...
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Getting Hired in IT Support
Hiring managers often look for several key traits and skills when hiring for IT Support roles. Here are some of the most important...
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Navigating the Job Market: Contract vs. Perm
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...
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Are recruiters even necessary?
A recruiter and a software engineer find themselves caught in the great Victorian bush. Here's what happens next: I recently had the...
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Recruitment Trends in 2023
New Year, New Trends - So, what’s in store for 2023? I wanted to write a quick blog to take you all through some of the many predictions...
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How outsourced recruiting can help your business this year
How can you ensure you have all your ducks in a row and are in the running for the best talent in town (especially given the rise in...
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Remote engagement strategies to implement this year
Working from home was an exciting and challenging new concept for many last year but with many companies pushing for remote working...
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Hiring software developers? Check out our latest tips
It can be difficult when trying to find the right developer and/or technical manager for your team. Usually, companies will compete with...
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