
Truss has been hiring engineers for years, and we’ve learned an important lesson: résumés aren’t everything. Yes, qualifications, certifications, and degrees are important for assessing a potential engineering hire—but they aren’t entirely indicative of...
- July 18th, 2019
- 5 min read

Employer demand for certain kinds of certifications is changing rapidly, based on data reported in the latest IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index from Foote Partners, LLC. The average market value for 479 tech certifications...
- July 9th, 2019
- 3 min read

The other week, we asked tech professionals if better (and more) benefits were more enticing than a pay increase. They spoke up, and the results are clear: They wanted better pay. This is a valuable...
- July 2nd, 2019
- 2 min read

In a recent study, Beqom found the gender pay gap is alive and well… but many employees don’t consider it a critical issue. That doesn't mean recruiters and hiring managers should ignore the issue;...
- June 27th, 2019
- 2 min read

How much can a brand-new engineering recruit earn at Amazon? That's a vital question for hiring managers and recruiters trying to figure out how high to set their own companies' starting salaries. It's also a pressing...
- June 25th, 2019
- 3 min read

Companies that want to hire software developers to build applications know that securing the right talent can often prove quite expensive. They're also well aware that the cost of talent varies depending on city and...
- June 20th, 2019
- 2 min read

A new study shows computer science graduates have low expectations for what they should earn fresh out of school; meanwhile, most other degree holders feel they should be earning a lot more than they actually...
- June 18th, 2019
- 2 min read

Tech sector hiring managers are facing numerous roadblocks in the competition for talent. Global uncertainty and changing immigration regulations make identifying candidates with hard-to-find skills an especially difficult process to navigate. As some countries grow...
- June 13th, 2019
- 3 min read

How much did the biggest CEOs in tech earn last year? You already know the answer: A lot. But Money magazine was kind enough to crunch some data from the Securities...
- June 11th, 2019
- 2 min read

If your company hosts interns every summer, you've no doubt had many internal discussions about how much to pay them. In fact, you might wonder how much other firms shell out for the privilege of...
- May 23rd, 2019
- 2 min read