On March 2, 2011, an ailing Steve Jobs stood on stage at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to announce the iPad 2. “It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough – it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing,” he told the rapt audience. Speaking with his biographer, Walter Isaacson, toward the end of his life, he recapitulated his philosophy: “I like that intersection [of humanities and science]. There’s something magical about that place.”
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The Challenge for Veterans in Tech
It’s Armed Forces Day this weekend, and we think it’s important to give a big shout out to veterans, and to those that support veterans, as they exit the military and enter into new careers.
It’s not an easy task to start a new career after serving in the military.
Badass Women: The Real Leaders in Tech
What makes a leader inspirational?
When we evaluate what it takes to be a leader, we look at their contributions. But to be inspirational, we look at the depth of experience they bring to the table and how those experiences influence their decisions.
Inspirational leaders have been shaped by learnings throughout their career with influences from various jobs, mentors, and personal lessons that can sometimes go undisclosed. We hear grand stories of rising from failure, seeking the guidance of mentors, and the general motivations behind a leader’s ambition and drive.
Construct your talent brand around an influencer

We all seem to dislike the tech recruiting approach of most technical recruiters. This isn’t a new or groundbreaking thought though, it’s a common thread amongst developer jokes. Check out the “shit recruiters say” Twitter feed if further proof is needed. So then why hasn’t there been a push for drastic change by the vast majority of technical leaders?
The Art of Prioritizing Your Network for Tech Recruiting
Tech recruiting is tough. You have a huge field to narrow and intense competition for the best people. Prioritizing your network can help.
Tech recruiting is tough. You have a huge field to narrow and intense competition for the best people. Prioritizing your network can help.
Why More Modern Recruiting Tools Should Be Data Sharing
We’ve got a couple of new partnerships to announce, and we think more apps should do so too.
We’ve got a couple of new partnerships to announce, and we think more apps should do so too.
Is Your Company Culture Helping or Hindering Recruiting Efforts?
Is your company culture helping when it comes to your recruiting efforts? Here is some food for thought.
Is your company culture helping when it comes to your recruiting efforts? Here is some food for thought.
Finding Tech Talent: 7 Tips for Recruiters
Tech recruiters face many challenges in the “war for talent.” Here are some tips for better attracting top tech people.
Tech recruiters face many challenges in the “war for talent.” Here are some tips for better attracting top tech people.
Why the Best Engineering Leaders Learn to Love Recruiting
How involved are you with recruiting? Top engineering leaders are getting results by being involved.
How involved are you with recruiting? Top engineering leaders are getting results by being involved.
5 Signs a Talented Engineer Wants to Change Jobs
Timing is everything when it comes to recruiting top talent. How do you know they’re on the move?
Timing is everything when it comes to recruiting top talent. How do you know they’re on the move?