According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more technology professionals are voluntarily walking away from their current jobs. Preliminary BLS data suggests that an average of 500,000 employees per...
Apple has made no secret of its intent to replace Objective-C, its longtime language for programming iOS and Mac OS X apps, with Swift, which includes a long list of features designed to appeal...
When researching candidates with a strong Web-programming background, it’s important to note which languages they mention in their C.V. and social-media profiles. While many languages go into creating Websites and applications, a few are regarded...
Lots of employers—especially those who deal with the military or national security—have a need for candidates with security clearances, which are obtained via a lengthy process. How many of those candidates end up rejected, and...
It’s no secret that more developers than ever are freelancing. A recent global survey of developers by research firm IDC (commissioned by the Application Developers Alliance) found that some 19 percent of respondents were unaffiliated...
Given the low unemployment rate in tech, and the challenges in attracting top talent, it’s no wonder that more tech companies are turning to academia for the biggest brains they can find. Take Uber, for...
A new global survey of developers, conducted by research firm IDC and commissioned by the Application Developers Alliance, offers some key insights for recruiters searching for top talent. The survey featured a relatively small sample size:...
Knowing the most popular programming languages among developers can help recruiters discover the best talent, by zeroing in on those tech pros who are clearly keeping in-demand skills up-to-date. In August, IEEE Spectrum combined data...
What makes a great developer? That’s a vital question for recruiters and HR staffers, who need to find the best in order to ensure their companies succeed at building excellent new products. As any experienced...
In our Webinar last week, recruiting expert John Sumser shared some fundamentals that any recruiter can use to fully leverage the power of social recruiting. Although 93 percent of recruiters plan on using social in the...
