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International Girls in ICT Day – Breaking Barriers
Today, technology drives almost all innovations that shape our world. Yet, behind the scenes lies a harsh reality – in the Netherlands, only 16% of technical roles are filled by women....
Working at Foxtek in 2023
​We’re on a mission to build the world’s best talent company - and we want you to join us! Our first ever newsletter aims to take you on that journey with us, sharing news, our latest roles and...
.NET vs .NET Core
If 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...
5 questions to ask yourself before considering your next freelance move
One 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...
Top tips for landing your first freelance gig!
Becoming 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...
Why Should You Become a Freelancer?
​Why 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...
When the market for development talent is so stretched, can you afford to say no to freelancers?
​When 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...
What should you do if you receive a counter-offer?
​You'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...
How important is believing in your product?
​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...
What does a GOOD benefits package look like to you?
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...
Attention Hiring Managers – Unicorn Developers can be hard to find!
​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...
How much attention do you give to your Github?
​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...