Lookahead @LookaheadSearch
Assembling dream teams, one person at a time. 🐣 lookahead.com.au Sydney, Australia Joined December 2010-
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In case you missed our 'Ducks in a Row' February newsletter, we chatted with ✨ Elly Loel, a Digital Accessibility Officer at the DEWR, and share what's on the horizon for 2025, the latest events, and open jobs. Check it out👇! lnkd.in/g96NddDA
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). lookahead.com.au/blog/resume-ti…
We had the pleasure of chatting with @jenioye , 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! 👇 lookahead.com.au/blog/jeni-oye-…
In our 'Ducks in a Row' September newsletter, we chat with @dylanegan, and share the latest events, worthy reads, and open jobs. Check it out! createsend.com/t/t-D5E665B295…
📩 In our August edition of 'Ducks In A Row' newsletter, we feature an interview with @SimonAubury , an Associate Director of Data Platforms at @SimpleMachines and a co-author of 'Getting Started with DuckDB'. Read it here: lookahead.com.au/ducks-in-a-row
💭12 things we've observed in 12 years of Lookahead 💭 🤝 Long-term connections matter; take care of those bridges. ✍️ Write the thing down.🎙 Say the hard thing. 💪 Do difficult work with fun people, not the other way around. lookahead.com.au/blog/12-years-…
💬 From Code to Data: @mikestruct, Head of Data & ML at @mx51io, shares his career journey and insights on the evolving landscape of data roles and the future of the field in 2024. lookahead.com.au/blog/mike-goul… #techcareers #dataengineering #dataml
🤝🛟Considering the adage "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," onboarding is a topic worth covering in detail. We've put together a checklist with tips and ideas for smooth and engaging onboarding. lookahead.com.au/blog/onboardin…
You know it's going to be a great talk when @GRobilliard and a giant bear are involved!
RubyConf Australia has kicked off 🚀 @DebTeakle and @mobywhale from Lookahead are in da house, come and say hi #rubyconfaustralia
We've asked our friends in the tech to share their go-to tools and resources, and why they love them so much. lookahead.com.au/blog/tech-tool…
😎 What is the secret sauce to making a company where people want to stay? By learning from those who have done it right, we’ve put together a few actionable tips and ideas for attracting and retaining top talent.🫶🌱 lookahead.com.au/blog/retaining…
@stevelikesyou shares why writing a career journal can become your secret weapon for acing those daunting 'tell me about a time when' questions and turning potential false negatives into standout moments. lookahead.com.au/blog/write-a-c…
Good interview with @buildkite 👊primary.vc/firstedition/p…
💭 An insightful piece from @GergelyOrosz on the evolving role of engineering managers in the current economic landscape. With shifts towards flatter orgs and hands-on leadership models, there are unique challenges AND opportunities ahead. Read-worthy! newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/zirp-enginee…
PS. Check out our list of tech events in Australia here: lnkd.in/gJtxcm4t
🌅 Just added Blackbird's Sunrise Festival to our list of must-attend tech events in Australia in 2024. If you're interested, Early Bird tickets are still on sale. We've to ours, so let's cross paths in May 🗓 🤝blackbird.vc/sunrise-festiv…
🚀📩 🐤February edition of 'Ducks In A Row' newsletter is out lookahead.com.au/ducks-in-a-row 👉 including an interview with @cherylgledhill, a Director of Product for @CultureAmp. We talk about product roles in 2024 and her one-sentence hiring advice is our favourite yet!
💰📈Compensation in tech comes in many different forms: an oldie but a goodie from @Levelsfyi levels.fyi/blog/what-is-t…
💭 👉 Interview tip: how emulating Dr. Karl in technical interviews can help to transform uncertainty into thoughtful solutions, turning challenging questions into opportunities for demonstrating problem-solving skills. lookahead.com.au/blog/interview…
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