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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...
Amsterdam Ranked Best Place To Live For Tech Enthusiasts
Here at Foxtek, we know Amsterdam is one of the best places on earth for Tech Startups & Tech Enthusiasts alike. However, it's always good when this gets recognised by others in the industry....
Amsterdam; The Tech EcoSystem that keeps growing & growing
​As a startup ecosystem, the Netherlands is growing rapidly and is a great place for startups from every sector imaginable. Startups created over 109,000 jobs for people in the Netherlands and...
Stuck on what research to do as prep for an interview?
​It's a very common piece of advice to give to candidates for them to 'do their research' before an interview in order to prepare, but sometimes this can be a little vague and candidates don't know...
Getting it right as a first-time freelancer
Taking the leap and starting your freelance career is like setting up any other business, it's a time filled with excitement, but it can be daunting. You’ve made your decision for all of the right...
Some Things To Consider When Choosing A Recruiter
​Finding a new role can be stressful, whether it's born out of necessity or simply searching for that new challenge! Fortunately, an industry exists that should help this process go a little...
Freelancers: The secret to growing your startup
Your tech startup has just received its first round of funding and you’ve been given the go-ahead to scale. It’s the decision you and your team have been dreaming about and it’s finally here....
How to Boss the Negotiation Phase of your Recruitment Pipeline!
The Negotiation Norm The negotiation stage is unarguably one of the most important parts of the application process. As the employer, you want to be careful not to overspend or cause rifts...