LinkedIn this morning is rolling out a new feature for job searchers that allows them to better leverage their network of connections when looking for a new job. The company is introducing “Ask for a Referral,” which places a button next to the jobs where you know people who work at the company advertising open […]
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Linkedin launches the perfect feature for lazy job seekers
Ever seen your dream job posted on LinkedIn, but been too lazy to ask for a referral? You’re in luck: LinkedIn now does that for you.
LinkedIn has rolled out “Ask for a Referral,” a feature that will allow you to ask LinkedIn connections for a …
The tech talent gap is real. Increased diversity is the solution.
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This column is part of a series called “Voices of Women in Tech,” created in collaboration with AnitaB.org, a global enterprise that supports women in technical fields, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generation.
As a chief human resources officer in the tech industry, I know firsthand that the talent gap is real. In the cybersecurity segment alone, experts predict some 2 million roles will go unfilled by 2019. And in an ultracompetitive, fast-moving industry — where finding and securing top talent can feel akin to spotting a snow leopard in New York City — addressing diversity in the recruiting mix can be a real challenge for many hiring managers. Read more…
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View More The tech talent gap is real. Increased diversity is the solution.Dude lands a job by making this super catchy rap video instead of a cover letter
This copywriter’s cover letter sets a pretty high standard for job applications.
Chase Zreet applied to work on the Sprite account at Wieden+Kennedy, an ad agency in New York. Instead of submitting a traditional cover letter, he submitted a thr…
AI will create new jobs but skills must shift, say tech giants
AI will create more jobs than it destroys was the not-so-subtle rebuttal from tech giants to growing concern over the impact of automation technologies on employment. Execs from Google, IBM and Salesforce were questioned about the wider societal implications of their technologies during a panel session here at Mobile World Congress. Read More
Apple is opening another campus, but won’t say where yet
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A new Apple campus is coming to town — but which town, exactly, remains a mystery.
What we do know is that it’s happening. Apple’s also hiring 20,000 workers and investing $350 billion dollars into the U.S. economy over the next five years, the tech company (which currently has 84,000 employees) announced Wednesday.
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Hiring will ramp up at existing campuses and at the new location, which will serve as a technical support hub for customers. The facility’s location is supposed to be revealed later this year. Read more…
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Developers wanted: 10 Must-have skills to get your resume to stand out of the stack
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With the entry-level salary for a software developer as high as C$75,000, according to Randstad, you’ve got to wonder why more people aren’t showing up to companies en masse and demanding jobs. Well, it should go without saying that there’s a bit more to the development world than sitting at a computer punching in random numbers and symbols.
It’s a field that requires professionals who are well versed in different coding languages, most of which can look like gibberish to outsiders. So, what does a person have to do to get noticed by employers? Easy: It involves the fairly straightforward task of learning new programming languages and implementing said languages in your daily work. Here’s how it’s done. Read more…
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View More Developers wanted: 10 Must-have skills to get your resume to stand out of the stackFacebook defends targeted ads that only show job openings to young people
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Over 36 years old and looking for a job? Sorry, grandpa!
A new report from ProPublica and the New York Times found that dozens of large corporations — including Verizon, Amazon, Target, Goldman Sachs, and Facebook itself — were using Facebook’s targeted ads to only show job opportunities to younger people.
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For those over a certain age, it’s like the ads didn’t even exist.
Verizon, according to the report, was looking to hire people in financial planning and analysis. So it took out an ad on Facebook — and targeted people between the ages of 25 and 36 years old. Read more…
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View More Facebook defends targeted ads that only show job openings to young peopleBerlin’s Joblift raises €10M to attack legacy sites, in a round led by DN Capital
Joblift, a European job site in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands, has raised €10 million in a funding round led by the London/Berlin VC DN Capital. The round was joined by Picus Capital and existing investors Cherry Ventures, btov and TruVenturo. The fundraising brings the total raised by two-year old Joblift to €12m. The Berlin-based startup aggregates jobs data from multiple… Read More
Looking for a new job? No problem. The tech industry has you covered
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There’s nothing like ringing in the New Year to get you thinking about making big changes—including in your career. No surprise, the tech industry continues to boom, creating a ripe job market for entry-level to experienced applicants. If you’re thinking about a change, you might want to consider diving into the industry changing everything about the way we live.
Randstad Canada has provided the top 10 tech jobs in the Canadian market, and we’ve decoded the roles to help you begin your search.
If you want to create new things
Armed with knowledge of code and patience for trial and error, software developers are an essential component of the technological world. By nature, they’re problem solvers. Whether they’re coding programs to serve a specific function — such as streamlining testing processes for other teams — or are creating a framework for an entire computer system, they know how to bring a new idea to fruition. Read more…
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View More Looking for a new job? No problem. The tech industry has you coveredBackpackers and visiting workers face exploitation in this country
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It’s no surprise Australia is a drawcard for workers.
The country has one of the highest minimum wages in the world (A$18.29/US$13.96 per hour) and an attractive quality of life. But for many backpackers and migrants, exploitation by employers is rife.
One in three international students and backpackers are being underpaid, earning less than A$12 an hour, according to a comprehensive report called Wage Theft in Australia, which surveyed 4,322 people on temporary migrant visas.
While underpayment was widespread across many industries, the worst offenders were in food service — specifically in fruit and vegetable picking. Read more…
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View More Backpackers and visiting workers face exploitation in this countryGoogle’s trying to make your job search less difficult
Searching for a new job can be a painful process, but Google’s latest tool is looking to make things a bit easier.
Google announced on Wednesday that salary information for job postings will be visible directly in the search results, which means peop…