Hiring Insights Blog

September 4th, today was supposed to be the day. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule on non-compete clauses which was set to kick in has been blocked. The FTC, a U.S. agency tasked with...

We recently interviewed Matt Whitworth, a seasoned tech leader and founder of PureType, who shared his insights on hiring for emerging programming languages like Elixir. Drawing from his experience scaling development teams, he argues that...

In August 2024, Python hit a major milestone by ranking over 18% in the TIOBE Programming Index for the first time – a level of popularity not seen since Java in November 2016. On top...

Python is a programming language that’s rapidly becoming the go-to tool for commodities traders, analysts, and risk managers alike. It’s a curious paradox. On one hand, there’s the stereotype of the seasoned trader, relying on...

When it comes to trading, everyone’s chasing Alpha – their competitive edge. But this quest has led people to some truly crazy places. From deep underground to the far reaches of space, trading firms will...

C# is like the best friend in a rom-com – always there, super reliable, ​but never seen as the love interest until the very end. Even though C# ​has been growing in popularity, it still...

I recently had the opportunity to interview Solon Mikhailides, a highly skilled Murex leader, with 18+ years of experience in the banking industry. In his career, Solon has orchestrated major system implementations, such as new...

Coding tests are sometimes placed at the first step of the interview process. But, is there any real value to these tests, or have they just become a standard procedure, packaged as something useful when,...

You spot a job posting that looks like a perfect match for your skills, and you can’t help but get excited. So, you submit your CV and play the waiting game: Days turn into weeks....