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What I wish companies understood about hiring software developers is that coding skills alone don’t guarantee project success. Developers must also know how to deliver projects that meet stakeholder expectations, maintain high quality, undergo thorough testing, and adhere to budgets and timelines. Additionally, they need to focus on usability for the end user, ensuring a seamless UI/UX experience, and provide thorough product training. Hiring a developer or two won’t necessarily solve your problems. Look for a company with a proven track record of delivering projects that match the size and complexity of your needs.

Hiring in-house Creators are a great investment. Partnering with Creators in the research and strategy phase > than just handing them a creative brief and telling them what to do. Partnering with Creators in front of AND behind the lens > than just having them be a spokesperson.

Hey peeps! I need some product and some sales people! Anyone interested, please let me know, I would be happy to pass along a good word and a good resume. Don't be shy if you aren't in the Boston or London area, I would rather you be good than local. 😊 #hiring #sales #partnerships #growth #product #productmindset #productdesign

We are hiring 🤓 *Wanted: Product Visionary & Impact Architect 🚀* Hey, world-changer! We're searching for a Product Management dynamo who's more interested in disrupting industries than padding their bank account. *The Mission:* - Craft products that redefine the game - Transform bold visions into groundbreaking realities - Leave a dent in the universe (Steve Jobs style, but your way) *You're Our Superhero If:* - You measure success by lives improved, not stock options - Your dream is to be in history books, not on rich lists - You're itching to build a legacy that outlasts any paycheck *The Superpowers We Seek:* - Battle-tested with 5+ years in the product trenches - A portfolio of products that made people go "Wow!" - Ability to inspire teams to reach for the stars (and actually grab them) *Fair Warning:* If you're here for a cushy salary, this isn't your stop. But if you're amped about changing the world and cool with impact being your biggest reward, let's talk. Ready to trade your golden handcuffs for a chance to make history? Bring your vision, and let's reshape reality. 🌍💥 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dV8ZycWD

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Hiring Alert 🚨 You might find more established studios and agencies out there. We don't even have a free fruit bowl yet. But if you're up for a real challenge or looking for something different, we're now inviting people to apply for three key roles in our growing studio. We need a designer, a channel manager, and a creative consultant. Please don't hesitate to apply just because you lack experience or feel underqualified. While we'd love to see a portfolio for the designer role, the other positions are so unique that previous experience in the exact role is unlikely. We're not fixated on growth and acquiring clients just to meet a quota. Instead, we focus on partnering with the right clients—the ones we genuinely enjoy working with (some even bring us doughnuts). If you're creative and want to see your ideas brought to life on some of the UK's biggest business YouTube channels, the creative consultant role is for you. And if you've been told you'd never get a job watching YouTube, the channel manager role is here to prove them wrong. Take a look and see if any of these roles speak to you👇

Cody has launched his startup and rented a huge office! He and his co-founder have organized a walk-in interview to hire new talent. 🔊 But they are hiring for various roles... Frontend engineer, UI/UX designer, Backend Engineer, QA (any a few more) 😎 To their surprise, the walk-in interviews were a big hit. But every time a candidate came, they had to open and check various doors of the office to see where their interview was! 😤 This became problematic for both the candidate and the interviewer. So, the next time they hosted walk-in interviews, they hired a day-receptionist. Her job was simple: Ask the candidate which role they have applied for and based on the role, guide them to the interview room! 💡 Adding this single layer of logic reduced the chaos, the interviews went smoothly, and the candidate had a great experience as well! ✅ In large scale tech products, there is an infrastructure layer (API GATEWAY) which handles incoming requests from clients and provides access to various back-end services as the request demands. That's it? NO! In real systems, it can do many other jobs - rate limiting, load balancing, authentication, response caching, service discovery and much more! 😮 I keep sharing such engineering bytes to keep people curious about the tech we use. Follow Aanshul and stay tuned for more. ✨ Someone asked me how the systems would look without API Gateway? Check 👇

Attention Hiring Gurus: While mastering System Design and acing LeetCode are crucial, don't forget—communication skills are the true MVPs. After all, the best code is the one you can explain! In the software industry, the art of making complex info clear and enjoyable is a rare gem. Some folks can deliver a message so succinctly and powerfully it lands with impact, while others add a witty touch that brings a smile. Hiring for senior tech roles? Remember, mastering System Design and LeetCode is great, but the ability to communicate effectively is the real game-changer.

Let's talk about the importance of loving what you do for your well-being. I know how crucial it is to find joy and purpose in our work. And let me tell you, I am genuinely excited for Monday mornings because I get to come to a workplace where I make a difference every day. 🤗 It's not just about the job itself, but also the company culture. That's why I highly recommend checking out O'Reilly Auto Parts, a company that truly cares about your health and well-being. 🚗 So why settle for a job that makes you dread Monday mornings? Find a company that values you and your happiness. #culturematters #TeamOReilly💚

Overlooking Designers that don't have experience in your specific Domain/Industry/Problem Space? Ever noticed that in their previous roles...they might not have had experience in that domain either before they got that role? Exceptional Designers have an exceptional tool kit that can be applied to a vast and broad range of problems. Diversity in thinking brings new innovations. It's becoming more and more obvious and predictable which companies will be around 12 months from now and which will likely fold, based on their understanding of Design and Design Hiring.