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Foxtek acts as a specialist Tech Talent Partner to some of the Netherlands' most exciting companies. We help to scale and strengthen engineering teams and enable companies to achieve ambitious growth goals, critical to their advancement and future success. We do this by providing a complete Talent Solution, from initial advice & hiring roadmap design, through to execution. All the while, identifying & match-making the best local Talent out there. Geographically we focus solely on the Randstad region. The Netherlands is one of the hottest destinations for Tech Talent globally and we relish the opportunity to work alongside amazing companies and the awesome teams within them. So whether you're a potential client, who needs a Talent Partner with the know-how to deliver for your development team in this challenging market, or a candidate, looking for an agency to support you with your search... we're here to help.
A common theme when chatting to Developers is that they're searching for a company where they can truly get behind a product.This can mean agreeing with its moral mission or even just taking pride in its reach and influence on users.A sense of purpose is many people's source of motivation, and Developers are no different. It's also evident when a team's motivation is driving the development forward.Yes, more money and the chance to work on a technically challenging product are also important factors to consider, but this can feel empty without the knowledge that your work is directly impacting users lives.How does belief in a company's product affect your motivation, and is it a deciding factor when you search for a new challenge?
WHAT DOES A 'GOOD' BENEFITS PACKAGE LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Recently I put together a Poll posing a question;‘What is the MOST important thing developers look for when considering new opportunities?’I asked you answered.There was an apparent outcome telling me what’s most important to developers.36% of you said it’s being able to attain the BEST Salary & Benefits package possible. So for a scale-up trying to stand out from the crowd, it’s critical to offer a package that makes a developer feel valued!I guess Salary speaks for itself… BUT I appreciate not all companies have the same budgets, so other scale-ups need to get inventive.What else can be offered as an alternative to salary, that still makes a package attractive to the talent companies seek?I’ve seen a lot of different approaches including;- Education budgets- Company holidays- Travel / Car allowances- Home Office BudgetsThese really do help, but I feel they're not always unique and attractive enough to make an impact.I want to hear from my community once more though; What OTHER benefits can companies offer that turn the heads of top talent?Which benefits are the most attractive to you? Why are most important?
ATTENTION HIRING MANAGERS - 'Unicorn' Developers can be very hard to find!When companies are scaling, finding the right people is critical to success.I speak to a lot of hiring managers who are ONLY looking for developers who tick every box on their job spec...This often leads to frustration & increased time-to-hire, as finding perfect candidates or 'Unicorns' can be a huge challenge in such a competitive market!So, how do I suggest managers tackle this?- First, align internally with ALL stakeholders to establish what is needed & when it's needed by. - Next, draw up a list of true KNOCKOUT criteria that candidates MUST have in order to function effectively in the role. ☑- Then, establish and prioritise the 'BONUS POINTS' that would give them a head start in the role. 🚀Anything else that they can learn or pick up easily? You guessed it, probably not a knockout criteria.This should bring the following to your hiring process:- Clear, calculated job requirements to identify RELEVANT candidates & establish which are the best match - Opportunity to teach bonus skills to candidates your company's way I guess the point I'm trying to make is;It's unlikely you'll be able to find a Unicorn, so sometimes it's easier & better to mould one!
Developers - How much attention do you give to your Github?I speak to more & more companies who use Github as a way to judge a candidate’s relevance & skills, sometimes even before an initial interview.This means you could be discounted before you even get a chance to speak to a future employer!An untidy github can lead to hiring managers asking certain questions;‘Would they code in this way if they worked for my company?’So before starting a job search, I recommend making some amendments here:- Take a look at your recent github projects; How clear is the code & formatting? Have a tidy up here.- Add ReadMe files to projects to give more context; were you experimenting with a new technology? What else would you have added/changed if you had more time?️- Are things looking a little quiet in terms of recent repo’s? Add any projects you’ve left off or even better, create new ones with the skills you aim to use in your next job!Remember, first impressions are super important!So, I suggest treating your github just like your CV – keep it up to date and presentable to give yourself the best chance at landing your next role!
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