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Thinking of Becoming a Freelance DevOps Engineer This Year?
2 months ago by Will BeesonAs my network on LinkedIn, all knows I am the Freelance DevOps specialist here at Foxtek, and I love the market that I work in! In the early stages of my recruitment career and before finding my sp...
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Work for a market leader or future market leader❓🤔
2 months ago by Charlie OverendWhich is more fun❓Here's the thoughts of a developer I've been working with that's had experience in both 👇"When I worked for a market leader I had the satisfaction of knowing I was affecting a hu...
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Let's talk about counter-offers...
3 months ago by Lewis BellLet’s talk about Counter Offers…With the market as competitive as it is right now, companies are doing all they can to hold on to their employees - extra benefits, pay reviews & team-building days ...
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Would you prefer a higher base salary or a package of Salary + Stocks?
3 months ago by Lewis BellWould you prefer a higher base salary or a balance of cash + stocks?What matters more to you – short-term rewards or potential lucrative, long-term payoffs?Working with a lot of start-up & scale-u...
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5 questions to ask yourself before considering your next freelance move
4 months ago by David ArkinstallOne of the first lessons that every junior recruiter learns is how to separate someone who is genuinely available for a new role, and someone who is just curious to hear what's out there. This is ...
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Top tips for landing your first freelance gig!
4 months ago by Sam WoodBecoming a Freelancer for the first time can be daunting and there are plenty of steps to ensure you have a smooth and stress-free transition. Below, I have listed some tips that I have picked up o...
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Top Tips of Recruitment Billing Managers
over 1 year ago#management is one of the hardest jobs in any industry. Here are some of the things I learned from being a#billing#managerin#recruitment👇Effective communication – Keep your messaging direct and sim...
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Junior Developers should specialise in Angular! Here’s why!
over 1 year ago byWe've had the pleasure of sourcing Junior/Medior JavaScript roles recently.It’s meant we've had in-depth conversations with JavaScript Front-enders, who haven’t committed to one specific framework ...
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Does a successful freelance developer also need to be a good salesperson?
over 1 year ago by David ArkinstallAs a recruiter, the one thing it's hard to account for is a candidate’s ability to sell themselves once their interview has started🏁I have worked with developers who have a long list of fantastic r...
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Five-legged sheep
over 1 year agoSheep with five legs.It's precisely why some companies in Amsterdam are struggling to hire good developers.I'm finding that more and more hiring managers are setting unrealistic expectations of wh...
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The atmosphere & impact opportunities of a scale-up, or the benefits of a larger company?
over 1 year ago by Lewis BellThis is the debate I’m seeing very often right now.Speaking to candidates, common themes when looking to leave large companies are:- There’s a lack of progression opportunities or chance to make a...
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How Did You Become A DevOps Engineer?
over 1 year ago byHow did you become a DevOps Engineer?What advice would you give to someone choosing this path?Read below for thoughts on avoiding mistakes made along the wayWith a projected 24% growth in DevOps o...
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.NET vs .NET Core
over 1 year ago by Sam WoodIf you were a hiring manager for a .NET Core role, would you rather someone with...?A) 10 years total .NET experience, 2 in .NET Core….B) 5 years total .NET experience, 4 in .NET Core….In my limit...
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Why Should You Become a Freelancer?
over 1 year ago byWhy Should You Become a Freelancer?I'd like to discuss the benefits of working as a freelance developer, based on conversations I've had with developers over the last few months... As I'm sure man...
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Why are you still working with AngularJS?
over 1 year ago byWe want our network's thoughts on working with AngularJS on current projects.Developers regularly talk negatively about ‘legacy code’, and give it as a key preference to not work with AngularJSYet...
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When the market for development talent is so stretched, can you afford to say no to freelancers?
over 1 year ago by David ArkinstallWhen the market for development talent is so stretched, can companies afford not to hire freelancers?🤔It's no secret that the market for Developers in the Netherlands is nearly at a breaking point...
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What should you do if you receive a counter-offer?
over 1 year agoYou've just received a great offer from a company you've interviewed with.Your current employer makes you a counter-offer.What should your next move be?STOP AND THINK.If the only reason you were i...
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Why Specialise in Microsoft Azure Cloud For Your DevOps Skills?
almost 2 years agoWhy specialise in Azure ☁️ for your DevOps skills?Recently my focus in recruiting DevOps has responded to client demand - I'm focussing purely on Azure Cloud currently.My content for the next 2 we...
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Can working with Legacy Code be beneficial?
almost 2 years ago by Charlie OverendPretty much every developer has experience of working with a legacy codebase, yet for many, the idea of Greenfield work is the Holy Grail of software development.But are we forgetting some of the ...
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How important is believing in your product?
almost 2 years ago by Charlie OverendA 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...
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