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Hiring skilled #developers for a #startup can be a challenging task if you don’t strategize well. It is just a shot in the dark without a proper roadmap. You really need to have a plan if you wish for your idea to be a successful venture. In the article below, we cover factors for success, a thorough plan to hire #remote developers, and ways to manage different time zones easily. Interested in more details? Read the full article here -> https://lnkd.in/d7-KYavk

While the current market is indeed challenging, it's worth noting that it's driving innovation in unexpected ways. Just this week, I worked with two developers who transformed their layoff experiences into successful indie startups. The most valuable approach I've found is focusing on solving real business problems rather than just learning new tech. For example, I'm currently exploring on building an open-source tool that helps small businesses automate their inventory management - something that's particularly relevant as companies look to optimize costs. One often-overlooked opportunity: Many companies are now more open to hiring remote developers from different time zones, creating global opportunities that didn't exist before. This shift is actually expanding the market in interesting ways. Would love to connect with others who are exploring similar paths or building solutions to help developers navigate this transition. What specific business problems are you targeting with your current projects? #TechCareers #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation

👩💻𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿!  On 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟑𝗿𝗱, SignalFire is hosting a 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 at our San Francisco HQ. This event is all about helping developers navigate their career paths by hearing from industry leaders and networking with experts. We’re excited to welcome Alan Shreve, Founder & CEO of ngrok‎, who will be sharing his career journey and providing valuable insights for developers at any stage of their career. 🎤 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲 Alan will take us through the twists and turns of his career, sharing what he’s learned from building @ngrok into a developer-first platform loved by engineers worldwide.  💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? This event is designed to help you answer some of the 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 you may have about your career: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜/𝗠𝗟? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗩𝗖𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀? You’ll also have the chance to meet and network with 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 and members of our team. These are the kinds of connections that could shape your career in unexpected ways. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗩𝗖? Engaging with a VC like SignalFire gives you access to 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 on: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 and how you can align your career with them. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 that VCs and founders look for in developers. 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 to future leadership or entrepreneurial roles. 🍻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Great food, good conversations, and hopefully a dash of inspiration. Real stories from Alan Shreve and the SignalFire team about navigating the tech world. The chance to meet fellow developers and expand your network in a relaxed setting. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, October 23rd 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: SignalFire HQ, San Francisco This is more than just a networking event—it’s an opportunity to learn from those who have shaped their careers in tech and find guidance on how to build yours. Come curious, leave inspired! Apply via the link in comments! #DeveloperCareer #AI #SignalFire #ngrok

🔥💼 #HowTo Survive and Thrive During Tech Winter ❄️ #Techwinter sadly hasn’t ended yet. Earlier 2024 has proven to be a battleground for the tech industry, with #layoffs hitting hard across 130 companies, impacting over 32,576 employees worldwide! If calculated since 2022, the total number of employees subject to layoff is around 460,580 around the globe! 😱 source: https://layoffs.fyi/ As someone who was laid off myself, I know how frustrating it can be. But instead of letting it bring me down, I decided to use this time to build CONNECTECHID and find my life purpose as #Yoga #Meditation Teacher (in progress). Here are some tips that can help you navigate through this storm and grow stronger: 1️⃣ Upskill and Reskill: Stay ahead of the game by investing in yourself! - Learn new technologies (currently, I'm learning about #blockchain and #cloud technology from China) - Master new languages (currently, I'm learning Spanish with #Duolingo) - Grab certifications to stand out in the competitive job market. (I recently took #ProjectManagement Certification on #LinkedInLearning) 2️⃣ Networking and Community Engagement: I joined the #blockchain community and created events to engage fellow tech experts, founders, and C-levels. Alongside CONNECTECHID I've been able to do this and it has helped me build a strong network. 3️⃣ #PersonalBranding and Portfolio Building: I never meant to be a LinkedIn influencer, but since my post went viral two weeks ago, I've decided to continue sharing my insights from my #selfdevelopment and #mindfulness journeys on every platform. 4️⃣ Entrepreneurial Mindset: I never thought that I would build a business based on my ability to connect professionals in the tech ecosystem in Indonesia, but with CONNECTECHID I experienced exponential growth. 5️⃣ Healthy Lifestyle: I #meditate and do yoga for one hour each morning, journaling, taking supplements, resting, and eating healthy. These daily habits bring me laser-sharp focus, increase awareness, and reduce anxiety – Trust me, it's a game-changer! Setbacks are temporary, and you shouldn't let them bring you down. Stay focused, resilient, and optimistic about the future. Tech winter may bring challenges, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can turn them into opportunities for growth and innovation! #TechCommunity #NavigatingTechWinter #EmpowermentTechTalent #selfgrowth #founderstory

🚀 The Power of Lean, Agile Teams: Quality Over Quantity 🚀 As I reflect on the success stories of some of the biggest tech giants, one thing stands out: lean teams achieving extraordinary outcomes. And by "lean," I mean the kind of teams that could fit comfortably in a minivan (though, I wouldn't recommend trying that with 100 people 😂). Here’s the math: YouTube: 65 employees → Acquired by Google for $1.65B Instagram: 13 employees → Acquired by Meta for $1B WhatsApp: 50 employees → Acquired by Meta for $19B What’s the common thread? These weren’t built on the back of bloated headcounts. They were small, highly committed teams that were all-in on their mission and didn’t waste time with fluff. Here’s a thought for founders: one mission-driven employee who believes in the vision is worth more than ten who just showed up for the paycheck. 🔥 There’s something incredibly powerful about a small, tight-knit team that can punch way above its weight. It’s all about doing more with less. Now, let’s talk about the aftermath of over-hiring and layoffs—because let’s be real, we’ve all seen this ugly trend recently. In the rush to scale, businesses over-hired, promising endless growth and job security… only to leave many employees in the cold once the economic realities kicked in. And guess what? That bloat comes with consequences. Companies that thought they could ride the wave of venture capital had to reckon with underperforming teams and the inevitable layoffs. What happens next? It’s not just about trimming costs—it’s about trying to correct the structural mistakes of unsustainable growth. And let’s not sugarcoat it: the biggest toll is on the human cost. Talented people who once believed in the dream are now left scrambling in a competitive job market, and the once-thriving startup ecosystem feels more like a broken carousel. 🎠 Let’s pause here. The truth is, founders and executives who got a nice payday may have come out ahead, but the ecosystem? It's fractured. The trust? Gone. And it’s not just numbers on a spreadsheet that we’re talking about—it’s real people, real dreams, real careers. 😔 As we continue to scale and hire, let’s remember: growth at any cost doesn’t just hurt the bottom line—it undermines the very ecosystem we rely on. It’s about building sustainable, human-centered businesses that value every single person on the team. Because when we scale responsibly, everyone wins. 👏 The biggest asset any startup has is its people. And as founders, it’s on us to protect that—no matter the size of the team. 🌱 #OverHiring #Layoffs #StartupLife #Leadership #SustainableGrowth #PeopleFirst #Ecosystem #Founders #EmployeeWellbeing #TechIndustry #QualityOverQuantity

Last year, one of our clients approached us with a specific problem. They were a startup with a groundbreaking product idea, eager to build and launch it in the market. However, coming from a non-technical background, they struggled with a high attrition rate. They found themselves stuck in a cycle of hiring and rehiring, constantly battling project delays and quality issues. Their frustration was palpable, their projects were suffering, and team morale was at an all-time low. At Approlabs, we understand the immense pressure companies face in recruiting and retaining top-tier software developers. The challenge is real: finding the right talent can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. And even when you find them, keeping them motivated and engaged is another uphill battle. When this client approached us, they were desperate for a solution. They needed a team that could seamlessly integrate with their existing processes, deliver high-quality work, and stick around for the long haul. That's where we stepped in. We deployed our dedicated team of seasoned developers who brought not just technical expertise but also a passion for innovation and excellence. The transformation was almost immediate. Projects that had been stalled for months were back on track, and the quality of work exceeded all expectations. The best part? Our client didn't have to worry about the hiring process, onboarding, or retention strategies. They simply focused on their core business while we took care of the rest. The result was a series of successful project deliveries, a noticeable boost in team morale, and a renewed sense of confidence in their capabilities. As Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, once said, "To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace." With our dedicated team, you gain access to top talent without the hassle of hiring, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results. Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you do best. Curious to know more? Let's connect and explore how we can help you overcome your development hurdles. #SoftwareDevelopment #TeamIntegration #ProjectManagement #Approlabs #HiringSolutions #SatyaNadella

After working through the first chunk of phyl terry's #NeverSearchAlone process, I believe I have defined a strong Candidate Market Fit for myself and I think it's a good time to share it. I am targetting a remote Sr. Software Engineer - Backend position at a Series C/D startup in the social impact space where I can contribute to an engineering culture of sustainable long-term growth. There's the TL;DR, but what does that all mean? First things first, what is a Candidate Market Fit? If you have ever taken a product to market, you have probably done some research about how that product will fit in the market. Take that base concept, apply it to the job search, and get as specific as you can and you end up with a Candidate Market Fit statement. But why get so specific? We tend to be great at being "expansive" but not "reductive." IE: if I say I can do anything backend for anyone, that doesn't really give a good idea of what I can do. But if I get specific with my goal you might look at it and say "Hey, this isn't exactly what Kyle's looking for, but it's pretty close so let's reach out." Now let's break down MY Candidate Market Fit. Sr. Software Engineer - Backend: I have 6 years of backend engineering experience, mostly with Ruby, Golang, and Scala. I also do some experience with leading projects and mentorship. I am also willing to take on more of a full stack position if it it backend leaning, but I will be learning the frontend portion on the job. Series C/D startup: I like having my impact felt. In larger, more established companies, it can be difficult to really do anything that has notable impacts on the company and culture as a whole. That said, I want some stability that can be difficult to find in a series A/B startup. Social Impact Space: This is an umbrella term I like to use to refer to anything that is truly mission driven. I am fond of saying that I want to make more than just money. I want to make a difference. Social impact to me includes, but is not limited to, Socially Conscious Fintech, Green Energy, Education, Healthcare, etc. Contributing to an engineering culture of sustainable long-term growth: My goal at the end of every ticket is for the code to be better for the next person who touches it. This means I push for writing docs targeting different audiences. I try to make developer tools to better test trickier areas of the code before the Pull Request step. I bring subject matter experts in to my Pull Requests (with their permission). I reach out to other teams if I think there is a risk that something I am working on will impact them and share my design docs with them. I write unit tests. By doing these things, I try to guide my team towards a culture that pays off it's tech debt before it can accrue interest so that we can spend more time doing engaging work and preventing burnout. So now, with all that being said, anyone wanna meet up sometime for a quick chat? #LookingForWork #JobSearch #CandidateMarketFit

Exciting Week at go2work! We’ve had an amazing week here at go2work and I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you all! User Growth: Our user base is expanding rapidly, and we’re incredibly grateful for the growing community of job seekers and employers trusting our platform. New Partnerships: We’re in the process of establishing partnerships with top hiring platforms like Indeed and WizeHire. This will open up even more opportunities for our users and enhance the hiring experience. Team Expansion: To support our growth, we’re expanding our sales team and adding a QA Engineer to help streamline our testing and processes. If you know anyone who would be a great fit, send them our way! Corporate Structure: We’ve officially transitioned from an LLC to a C-Corp, positioning us for even greater success. We’re also in the early stages of creating a SAFE for investors—more details on that coming soon! Product Update: We’re pushing forward with our background checks feature, aiming for an early Q3 launch. AI Integration: We’re excited to announce that we’re integrating AI into our platform! This will enable us to extract data from resumes and automatically populate job seeker profiles, making the job application process smoother and more efficient. Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being a part of our journey! #go2work #go2workapp #Growth #Innovation #TechUpdate #Hiring #AI #JobSearch #startup #raisingmoney

🚀 Follow our social impact journey: Week 1 of TalPods Jusoor Tech Talent Pipeline In case you missed our previous post, we unveiled an ambitious project led by our dynamic cohort of future engineers: Crafting a CV generator - automating polished profiles for pre-vetted tech talent. Catch up on our announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dkszwmsq Last week we wrapped up the inaugural stage of our product development roadmap: Personas and User Stories. Here's a glimpse into what went down: 🔹 Formation of collaborative teams 🔹 Seamless onboarding to Jira and Confluence 🔹 Creative brainstorming sessions fueling product ideation 🔹 Thorough review of business processes 🔹 Delving deep into user personas to grasp their essence - their backgrounds, nuances, aspirations, and concerns 🔹 Engaging interviews to gather insightful user stories Here's a peek at the invaluable concepts learned along the way: 🔸 Embracing Agile, SCRUM, and KANBAN methodologies 🔸 Unveiling the power of Xtreme Programming and Pair Programming 🔸 Nurturing soft skills and fostering a growth mindset 🔸 Cultivating the art of effective teamwork and nurturing atomic habits 🔸 Mastering the nuances of product development and wireframing 🔸 Diving into the realms of design and UX fundamentals, fueled by Design Thinking and Lean Product Management principles 🔸 Venturing into the frontend realm with HTML, CSS, and a sneak peek into JavaScript 🔸 Exploring the world of DevOps through CI/CD pipelines, Linux command line mastery, and the intricacies of Git, GitHub, and GitFlow/Trunk-based development 🔸 Delving into the backend domain with relational and non-relational databases, understanding REST APIs, and laying the groundwork with Node.js and Express fundamentals Next stage in the roadmap: Wireframing and Product Design! Follow us as we document each stage of our transformative journey, with updates on the product development roadmap, concepts learned and highlights of each week! #TalPods #Jusoor #TechTalentPipeline #SoftwareEngineering ___ 🌍 Join our social impact initiative and be part of the change! Tech Talent Pipeline, in partnership with global nonprofit Jusoor, sponsors talent from conflict zones in MENA, transforming them into top-tier engineers for tech companies. Are you looking to hire for impact? Find out more and how you can participate via the links in the comments. ___ Special thanks to our sponsors: Headline partner: Jusoor Hiring partner: AlphaApps Hiring partner: Buildnow Hiring partner: Turnsole Technologies Hiring partner: Wego.com

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Looking for motivation? Dive into these incredible success stories from developers who turned challenges into triumphs: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 Starting with minimal experience, one developer transformed their career through relentless self-learning and dedication, rising to become a leading figure in tech. 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 After facing numerous setbacks, another developer used each rejection as a lesson. Their perseverance led to a groundbreaking career milestone. 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Fueled by a deep passion for technology, a developer created a game-changing app, earning acclaim and reshaping their industry. 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Balancing a full-time job and a side project, a developer turned their vision into a thriving startup, demonstrating the power of commitment and creativity. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 Embracing continuous learning, one developer stayed ahead of trends and seized new opportunities, driving their career forward. Let these stories of perseverance, passion, and innovation inspire your own journey. Your path to success could be just around the corner! . . . . . . . . . #DeveloperInspiration #TechSuccess #CareerMotivation #Innovation #ProfessionalGrowth #wordpressdeveloper #wordpressdevelopment