Here at LevelUp we live and breathe tech recruitment. But whenever we tell people at parties about our work, it’s always followed by a lot of questions. So, we want to share some of those questions with you and provide the answers. Hopefully, you will get a better understanding of what it is we actually … Read more
When did you last scroll through your LinkedIn feed without seeing a top list of something? We live in times where much of the content we see is curated like it’s straight from BuzzFeed. So, instead of calling this blog “The 5 greatest, mind-bogglingly awesome tools I use for recruitment in tech”, I’ll start with … Read more
I’ve always been a fan of Waterfalls. No, I don’t mean the ones that have flowing water cascading down mountains (although those are beautiful!). I mean the project management method… It’s one one of the oldest styles used in projects and nowadays is seen as quite old-fashioned and unsexy. Waterfall management style became popular from … Read more
People tend to underestimate a proper recruitment process. Many of us have experienced working with a company or hiring manager who did not fully understand the efforts it takes and the steps needed to get a quality hire. This article will first discuss the steps of the process and why it is important. What’s in … Read more
Making assumptions in startup recruitment is going to hit you where it hurts the most. Whether it’s the time to hire, your client and the candidate’s satisfaction or the cost per hire, assuming is one of the most frequent mistakes done by recruiters – including me. Starting in industrial recruitment in the UK back in … Read more
You’ve heard about it before – working Agile. This has become hugely popular in the workforce now, especially in tech or software development teams. We’re currently using Agile in our recruitment process at LevelUp. However, some people might still not know what it actually is. What does being Agile mean? Agile is a group of … Read more
Kick-off meetings are one of the biggest milestones in any project. These meetings are key to making sure everyone starts on the same page and is aligned with each other. Additionally, they set the tone for how the project will go. Trust me, you want the tone to be energetic, well-thought-out, and structured. But, how … Read more
To me, project management is super exciting! It covers everything related to making a project a success – from project planning, assigning time and workload, monitoring the progress of the project and the people, to reviewing the project after it’s finished. But what makes it so important? It all lies in the overview; someone looking … Read more
Recently, we talked to you about engaging unicorns – also known as the candidates that are so well qualified for a job, you want – no, need – them to succeed because it would be a great outcome for your hiring manager as well as for the candidate! There are only so many Devils Hole … Read more
We have all heard about the “war for talent”. Since 2013, I have been on the frontline doing my best to offer the best talent to businesses and I certainly have the battle scars to prove it. “The Battle Of the Graduates” came first, then the “Battle of the Accountants” and in February this year, … Read more
