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Need to spruce up your resume in 2025? Here are some top tips from a tech recruiter (including a handy Canva template you can use). https://lnkd.in/ehe-EwRV #techjobs #resumetips #techrecruitment

We've updated our tech events and meetups list for 2025, and it's shaping up to be an exciting year ahead! Whether you're passionate about AI, coding, data, or simply eager to network, there's plenty to look forward to. Check out all the cool tech happenings in Australia and around the world right here: https://lnkd.in/g8rTgCt6 Spark Festival, DataEngBytes, _SOUTHSTART, SlashNEW Conference, Web Directions, Tropical Innovation Festival, Programmable, Future Tech Collective, and many more events coming up. #techevents #techcommunity #networking #AustraliaTech #meetups

In case you missed our 'Ducks in a Row' February newsletter, we chatted with ✨ Elly Loel, a Digital Accessibility Officer at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), and share what's on the horizon for 2025, the latest events, and open jobs. Check it out👇! https://lnkd.in/g96NddDA

👉 Onboarding Tips: Pre-Boarding 🚀 🌟 "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," goes the old saying. With that in mind, let's go over a few key tips for the crucial pre-boarding phase. It's all about setting the stage for a positive and engaging start. Pre-Boarding Checklist ☑️ : Once the contract is signed, pre-boarding begins. Here are some items to tick off the list for a smoother transition and to alleviate any second thoughts or anxieties the new team member might have. ✉️ Send a Welcome Email: Make it personal and let the new team member know how excited you are about them starting. For example, at Athyna, the new starters will often receive welcome emails from multiple team members, which Bill Kerr refers to as ‘vibe avalanche’. This creates a sense of belonging and feeling welcomed before the official start date. 📦 Create a starter kit. This can include onboarding details and a sneak peek into what their first week might look like. Want to make your new hire feel extra special? Consider posting a small care pack with yummy goodies or fun company merch and a handwritten note. You can even create a personalised itinerary with sessions on company culture, training, and upcoming social events. This way, they know what to expect when they start. 🔗 Provide access to an online onboarding hub or an employee handbook (we have one set up in Notion) with essential guides, policies, links to tools, org chart and team info, company vision, and regular meetings. 💻 Organise IT and equipment setup, including access to tools and email. These are often the biggest frustrations in the first few days. 📅 People’s calendars fill up quickly so pre-schedule key meetings and introductions. 📑 Last, but not least, sort out the paperwork and get everything signed before the starting date. What else would you add to the list? Find onboarding tips for Day 1 and the first few weeks here: https://lnkd.in/gxaJxqvH

😊 What a year it's been! We've had the pleasure of working with fantastic clients and placing stellar candidates across various roles. Our team has gotten even stronger with Fiona Chan and Andrea M. back from maternity leave. From attending tech events to connecting with incredible people—both new and familiar—our community has truly enriched our journey. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who's been part of this wonderful year. 🙏💗. 📩 We share more of this year in our December wrap-up edition of 'Ducks In A Row' newsletter. Interview highlights with favourite resources, work and hiring advice, book and podcast recommendations, and our best content from this year. Plus, check out the latest jobs, tech events and more. 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g96NddDA

We had the pleasure of chatting with Jeni Oye, Head of Product at Xero, about her unique career journey, leadership lessons, and how her design background shaped her approach to product management. Check out her interview for some great insights! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKmY8nnb

In case you missed our 'Ducks in a Row' October newsletter, we chatted with Yogesh Mongar, a senior software engineer at EverestEngineering, and share the latest events, worthy reads, and open jobs. Check it out👇! https://lnkd.in/g-QbxYNy

In our 'Ducks in a Row' September newsletter, we chat with Dylan Egan , the engineering manager at HashiCorp, and share the latest events, worthy reads, and open jobs. Check it out👇! https://lnkd.in/g7dVHhhr

DataEngBytes is looking 🔥 this year. Sarah Jacob and Debbie Teakle from Lookahead are pretty excited. Only 20 days to go! Have you got a ticket?

⚡ ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ Your Spark Festival Program is live! ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ Discover more than 60 events and counting, with many more going live daily. Don't snooze on this, tickets are close to sold-out for some events and you don't want to wait a whole year for your chance! https://sparkfestival.co/ Murray Maria Kristy Anne-Marie Maxine Harry Annie Julie Roy Veronica Vicky Anitra Carol Will Vanessa Lou Siobhan Alan Romane Doğuş Martin Duco Luke Sarah Elizabeth 🍇 Kirstin Liza Jacqui Christopher