Prior to working as a recruiter to recruit technical talent, I assumed that coding was boring. I failed to understand the actual purpose of coding, whether an app, a product, or a machine, and I failed to grasp the enjoyment behind it. In my head, I pictured a stereotypical software…

Robinhood laid off 23% of its workforce today. Oracle announced layoffs yesterday. Shopify was last week. Who will it be next week? Unfortunately, as concerns over a looming recession escalate, many companies are taking steps to restructure in preparation for the economic downfall. The result has been increasing layoffs…

Amidst the ‘Great Resignation’ over the past year, it may feel like almost everyone around you has changed jobs (perhaps multiple times)! I know personally, that the majority of my friends have switched companies in search of better pay, better work-life balance, and better opportunity in the past year. I…

If you’ve kept up to date with tech news in the past month, you’ve likely seen the stories of layoffs and rescinded offers. Yesterday, it was Coinbase, Redfin, and Compass. Even companies as big as Uber and Meta are entering into hiring freezes as they wait to see what the…

Ask to Schedule Your Interview on the Weekend There is nothing that bugs me more than asking a candidate when they’re available to talk and getting back “This Saturday or Sunday works for me” I understand that you might have a busy schedule, but recruiters are human and like to…

Hi everyone! If you are reading this, THANK YOU! I am fortunate enough to have gained some new followers since my last articles were published, which is an exciting development in my Medium journey. To give you some insight into my journey to Medium, I’m a current tech recruiter (and…

“I am pleased to announce that after an extensive interview process, I am taking my talents to…” If you’ve been on LinkedIn, the social networking site, you’ve likely come across at least a few posts that have started this way. Especially as we navigate the “Great Resignation,” it might seem…

Hi everyone! For those of you new to my profile, I’m Daphne and I write about life as a recruiter in the tech industry. I’ve been recruiting in the tech space for a few years now, during which time I have seen some truly wild things. I’ve recruited for many…

“Good news! I am excited to inform you that you have been selected to move to the next round of interviews for the ___ role. Congratulations!” There are few emotional rollercoasters as extreme as the exhilaration of getting an interview request versus the intense nervousness that can accompany the interview…