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If candidates act like consumers it’s time to recruit like marketeers. It's time to use the tools that meet candidates where they're at. We surveyed the Haystack community to analyse what sources of information they used to explore companies of interest and what they looked for in them when evaluating whether or not to apply.
The tech industry is an increasingly competitive market and sought-after software developers are proving even more challenging to find - especially those that match your company’s culture and values. In this guide, we dive into some tips and tricks on how to engage those hard to find techies.
Have a read of the latest insights to see what's going on in tech recruitment. We analysed over 30,000 users and 8,000+ jobs in this latest report.
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Webinar: Addressing the Shortfalls in Tech Talent Attraction & Retention
5 ways to streamline your hiring process
What does 2023 hold for techies?
Developer Stories: Meet Daniel, a Senior Engineering Manager at Klaviyo
What does ChatGPT tell us about the future of society?
How to hire tech talent in an uncertain market
Salaries in tech: do they add up?
The State of Tech Recruitment 2023
The Haystack Tech Talent Report
Winter Update '22
What can we learn about the future of tech from the war in Ukraine?
Developer Stories: Meet Steven, a Senior Software Engineer at Fika
Developer Stories: Meet Tom
Developer Stories: Meet Dan, Principal Software Engineer and Early Tech Talent Advocate
Developer Stories: Meet Sana, software engineer and React enthusiast.
Attracting tech talent in a crowded market
Developer Stories: Meet Alex, former probation officer re-training as a software engineer
How your Haystack profile can help you stand out
Let Companies Apply To You
Recruitment platform Haystack wins £500k from North East Venture Fund
Developer Stories: Meet Aden, Co-founder and CTO at Clicks and Mortar
Developer Stories: Meet Hamad, a Front End Software Engineer and tech enthusiast
Developer Stories: Meet Nooshin, a Front End Developer at Qrious
Green Coding: Sustainability in Software
Salaries in software development - what's the latest?
Webinar: Attracting and retaining top tech talent
How to thrive in your first year in tech
Developer Stories: Meet John, senior software engineer at Crisp
Developer Stories: Meet Jonathon, a Web Developer at Drummond Central
How to maintain good mental health as a software developer
A day in the life of a Software Developer
Developer Stories: Meet Jack, an Associate Software Engineer at Crisp
Developer Stories: Meet Morgan, Junior Software Developer at EPAM
What do front end developers do?
Prepping for your first tech interview? We’ve got you covered.
Salary Insights: Average vs expected salaries in software development
Haystack 2022 Spring Release
Haystack: Tech Uncovered. Episode 6 - Chris Grice: Engineering in a Scaleup
Replacing StackOverflow Jobs with Mike Davies COO of Haystack | All The Code podcast
Developer Stories: Meet Asher, a career switcher with a background in tech recruitment
4 ways to build a productive remote engineering team
Developer Stories: Meet Courtney, associate software developer & GirlCode ambassador
Haystack: Tech Uncovered. Episode 5 - Sarat Pediredla: Starting and Growing a Tech Company
Haystack: Tech Uncovered. Episode 4 - Dylan McKee: Entrepreneurship as a Developer
Candidate sourcing strategies to build your tech talent pipeline
Developer Stories: Meet Lilian, a self-taught software engineer and career switcher from a non-technical background
What is a blockchain developer?
Haystack: Tech Uncovered. Episode 3 - James Heggs: Supporting Tech Returners
Where can I find programmers for hire?
Developer Stories: Meet two of cinch's Software Engineers, Ben and Sarah
Haystack: Tech Uncovered. Episode 2 - Andy McFetrich: What is Employer Branding?
Why we’re giving free job listings for entry level roles
Developer Stories: Meet cinch's Principal Engineer Greg, and Principal Practice Engineer Toli
What are the average salaries in software engineering?
How to become a senior software engineer
Advice and guidance from Software Engineer, Jessie Auguste
Haystack: Tech Uncovered. Episode 1 - Jaz Chana: From Startup to Scaleup
Where can I find a junior software developer job?
12 companies hiring for junior to senior software developers
How to hire developers for a start-up
Developer Stories: Meet Asia, an award-winning junior software / blockchain engineer
The state of tech recruitment
How to fill the talent gap with a remote workforce
How much does it cost to hire a software developer?
North East entrepreneur named Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at national awards
Developer Stories: Meet Rachel, Engineering Culture and Transformation Leader, Advocate, Speaker & Award Winner
Developer Stories: Meet Elle, Full Stack Software Engineer & GirlCode Ambassador
Why is it so difficult to hire software developers?
Developer Stories: Meet Amber, Junior Software Engineer passionate about getting more women into tech
Developer Stories: Meet Michael, Software Engineering Manager at Moonpig
Actively Hiring Companies in October
Top Interview Questions for a Backend Developer
Developer Stories: Meet Chris, Senior Full Stack Developer With a Passion for Startups
Candidate Ghosting - Why It’s Happening and How to Stop It
Developer Stories: Meet Calvin, Co-Founder and CTO of StormX
What Is Multi-Touch Attribution When It Comes to Hiring?
Top 5 Senior Frontend Developer Interview Questions
7 Actively Hiring Companies in Manchester
How to Find a Good Company Culture Fit In Your Job Search
Developer Stories: Meet Dave, Principal Consultant with 20+ years experience in software development
Why You’re Missing Out on Top Developers by Not Hiring Remotely
Developer Stories: Meet Tami, Software Engineer with a Masters in HR, and Advocate for Minorities in Engineering
How to Find Candidates for Hard-to-Fill Developer Roles
4 Ways Hiring Remotely Can Help Companies Achieve Diversity and Inclusion Goals
Developer Stories: Meet Jacob, Senior Software Engineer, React & TypeScript Enthusiast
Developer Stories: Meet Charmaine, Career Switcher, Speaker & Mentor
10 Actively Hiring Companies for Local and Remote Developer Jobs
Developer Stories: Meet Adam, Self-Taught Aspiring Developer
Developer Stories: Meet Jack, Frontend Developer, Author & Speaker
Why are Soft Skills important for Developers?
6 Tips for a Memorable Pre-boarding Experience
Developer Stories: Meet Yusuf, React Native Developer & Computer Science Graduate
How to Create Content That Turns Interest into Job Applications
Developer Stories: Meet Ermiya, Software Developer, Mentor and STEM Ambassador
Tech Start-up Haystack Announces Further Territory Expansion and Growth into Manchester
What are we worth?
15 hiring companies for local & remote developer jobs 🚀
Recruitment Marketing: What is it and why do I need it?
Creating an Inclusive Workspace
Developer Stories: Meet Ruth, Self-Taught Software Engineer and Trans Woman