As a leader and hiring manager in your current Engineering Organisation, it is important to understand how these global shifts might impact the way you hire this year. We have shared 6 key areas to be aware of when you recruit in 2022. Download the free guide here – Hiring Trends for 2022 Client The post The 6 Critical Recruiting Trends Impacting Engineering in 2022 appeared first on Zebra Technical Recruitment ..read more

Defining Resilience There are a few different ways to define resilience, from official definitions to our own beliefs about what it means to be a resilient person. The American Psychological Association (2014) defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or even significant sources of stress“, whereas the Oxford dictionary defines it as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” Both of these definitions are important when thinking about how to build a resilient team. Some individuals will naturally exhibit these sk ..read more

The Science Behind Productivity Optimum productivity is the seamless and harmonious operation of your team working together to achieve results, and it relies on a few things: A trained and competent team that has a system to follow Employees who care about meeting their goals Individuals having the right tools to do their job Effective systems in place for when problems occur We will go through these sections in more detail later in the report, but first, I want to share some of the current science surrounding productivity. A survey by Microsoft based on data from 38,000 people found that, o ..read more

1. Before You Begin Before we dive into the process itself – I know it’s tempting to rush straight into hiring if your engineering employee has announced they’re leaving – but it’s worth taking some time to consider these three points before you begin planning your hiring strategy. Check Your Employer Brand Firstly, acknowledge that your employer brand matters here. But what is your employer brand? Did you even know you had one? Your employer brand is the way you differentiate your company from others in the marketplace – enabling you to recruit and retain the best people. A strong brand will ..read more

In the past, hiring managers, recruiters and market influencers were the primary gatekeepers to new roles. Now, an additional level has been added in the form of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). An ATS scans your CV and ranks its suitability for a position. The better your score, the higher your chances are of receiving an introductory phone call. In short, an ATS works like a specialised search engine. Therefore, we recommend making your CV ‘ATS friendly’ – similar to how people optimise web content to make it rank higher on Google (SEO). Use the following steps to make sure your CV doesn ..read more

You’ve handed in your resignation and are excited to start your new job. Then you get a counteroffer. What do you do? Here’s how to handle a counteroffer. You’ve made it through the process of finding a new job –polishing your CV, performing well at the interview, getting a job offer for a fantastic new role and telling your boss that you’re leaving. Once you’ve handed in your resignation, the hard part is over, right?. But then your employer comes back with a counteroffer designed to tempt you to stay. It’s a popular tactic among employers; up to 50% of candidates who resign will receive a co ..read more

How you behave online can hold you back professionally, or it can boost your reputation. Learn how to practise perfect netiquette. Whenever you’re online – sending an email, taking part in a video conference, tweeting something that made you laugh or adding your latest puppy pic to Instagram – you’re stamping your personality and attitude to life on the internet. And because the internet always remembers what you say and what you do, it’s a good idea to make sure you know your netiquette. What’s netiquette? Netiquette is a mash-up of the words “internet” and “etiquette”, and it describes the a ..read more

Not sure how to prepare for an interview? Our pre-interview checklist means you won’t miss out on anything important when doing your interview preparation. When it comes to sailing through a job interview, preparation is always key – whether you’re a first-time job hunter or a seasoned veteran. Regardless of the industry you’re in, interview prep for any role should have a few key items on your to-do list, such as doing your homework on the company, practising answers to difficult questions, building your confidence, and even planning your interview outfit. We’ve put together an interview prep ..read more