Sean KilleenI recently just powered through a bunch of applications for some roles I had open. As a hiring manager, I want to mention some simple things that can set you apart in your search. All of these are based on patterns I saw; way more than one candidate was doing these things.
First of All: Tech Hiring is Broken.
You’re not alone. I think this, too – as do many hiring managers. We fix it where we can. Some of these tips are silly – the result of bad systems and outdated practices, and I wish many of them weren’t necessary.
I am rooting for every candidate to succeed. I hope all candidates know that hiring managers want to find a fit. These tips are just that – tips to navigate a difficult system, from my perspective as a hiring manager in my current context. Should you have to do them? No. Will they help? I hope so.
