Articles about Recruiting

‘Not a squeak’: Veteran tech workers face new reality amid layoffs and tough job market

A generation of experienced tech professionals — directors, senior managers, etc. — are discovering that they aren’t immune to the widespread layoffs happening across Big Tech. Read More

Seattle tech vet Nikesh Parekh unveils Provn to disrupt how companies recruit AI talent

The new Seattle startup wants companies to scrap the traditional resume and replace it with portfolios of real work and challenge-based assessments. Read More

Seattle recruiting tech startup Humanly acquires 3 companies to expand AI hiring platform

Seattle-based startup Humanly is buying three recruiting technology companies — Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork — as it aims to build… Read More

Meet your AI interviewer: Seattle startup Humanly unveils video bot that grills job applicants

“More human than human” is the tagline for the company that produces replicants, the bioengineered humans that run amok in… Read More

Tech hiring trends: Corporate layoffs create opportunity for well-positioned startups

Microsoft is laying off thousands of workers. Meta is writing $300 million checks to snag top AI engineers. And there’s… Read More

GeekWire 200 survey: CEOs cautious about hiring as AI boosts productivity for Seattle startups

Startups are taking a cautious approach to hiring as AI tools supercharge productivity, according to a new survey of CEOs from… Read More

Despite a hiring slowdown, this recruiting startup is growing faster than ever

It may seem a bit counterintuitive that Humanly is thriving as many companies pull back on hiring plans amid broader… Read More

Artificial intelligence tools offer substantial benefits, challenges for hiring and recruiting

The recruitment landscape is being reshaped by the rapid adoption of AI and generative AI technologies, which are revolutionizing both… Read More

Tech job market remains in flux as layoffs continue and experienced workers struggle to get hired

After she was laid off in September, Jenny Richards didn’t expect to spend more than six months trying to find… Read More

GeekWire launches new recruiting business, led by top Pacific Northwest entrepreneur

GeekWire is expanding with the launch of a new business unit focused on technical recruiting, led by respected Seattle entrepreneur… Read More

Economic uncertainty starts to hit tech job market with reports of hiring slowdowns, rescinded offers

Concerns about an economic slowdown, fueled by factors including inflation and a declining stock market, are starting to be felt… Read More

Amazon is No. 1 on LinkedIn’s annual ranking of top 50 companies where people want to work in U.S.

As it strives to be “Earth’s Best Employer,” Amazon will have to settle for “top U.S. company,” at least according… Read More

Average tech salaries in Seattle rise 4.6% to $158K, second-highest in U.S.

The average tech worker in Seattle makes $158,000, a 4.6% increase from last year, according to new data from jobs… Read More

Led by former Convoy exec, new Seattle recruiting startup Candidate lands $1M to rethink referrals

A new Seattle startup is gaining traction and investor attention for its business idea that rethinks the job candidate referral… Read More

Humanly raises $800K to help companies automate recruiting process amid economic crisis

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the way companies recruit new employees — and Seattle startup Humanly is hoping to ride… Read More

Tech leaders slam Trump’s temporary work visa ban

Leaders from across U.S. technology industry are condemning new restrictions on employment-based visas imposed by President Donald Trump this week.… Read More

Startup founders: Here’s how to convince people to join your company over the big tech giants

In a lot of ways, it doesn’t make much sense to leave a high-paying job at a big tech company… Read More

Diversity in tech: Company leaders talk ‘black tax,’ recruiting, retention, and impostor syndrome

For all of the talk around bringing more diversity to tech, black and Hispanic employees remain vastly underrepresented at some… Read More

Today is ‘Career Day’ at Amazon, and they’re really, really excited to meet you

Amazon is hosting a ‘Career Day’ on Tuesday across six cities — Seattle, Arlington, Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Nashville —… Read More

When LinkedIn isn’t enough: Ex-Microsoft leaders raise $6M for recruiting startup SeekOut

LinkedIn can be a valuable resource for hiring managers sourcing potential candidates. But oftentimes it isn’t enough — and that’s… Read More

Recruiting software startup Crelate raises $5.3M to grow engineering center just outside Seattle

In a startup environment where heavy funding, bold bets, and rapid growth are the norm, Crelate stands out for its… Read More

How the Silicon Valley tech invasion has reshaped Seattle’s startup landscape, 15 years after it began

Back in 2005, when tech veteran Peter Wilson joined Google to build its fledgling Seattle-area outpost, recruiting was straightforward. As… Read More

Building a diverse workplace doesn’t stop at recruitment: 4 crucial steps to retain that talent

Inhospitable work cultures, isolation and lack of upward mobility. With the job market as strong as it is today in… Read More

‘Plants vs. Zombies’ creator PopCap and parent EA put down new roots in Seattle, and tease next game

When Ken Moss started at the video game company Electronic Arts a little more than four years ago, he was one… Read More

Top Amazon recruiting executive: Don’t be afraid to say ‘I don’t know’ in a job interview

Ardine Williams knows a lot about job interviews. She was an HR leader for years at Intel before briefly retiring… Read More

Families brought to U.S. for tech jobs face ‘infuriating and degrading’ delays from USCIS

Jansi Kumar immigrated from India to the United States in 2016 because of a promise. She would be allowed to… Read More

Amazon’s visas for foreign-born workers surge 78% as H-1B approvals shift from Indian IT firms to US tech companies

Amazon was approved for 2,515 visas for foreign-born workers in fiscal year 2017, outpaced by only one other company in… Read More

Survey finds a big name in Seattle missing from list of tech companies where people most want to work

A recent survey of tech professionals around the world about which company they would most want to work for produced… Read More

Tech recruiting advice: How startups can compete against big companies to find the best talent

For startups needing to hire employees, it can be tough to compete against the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, and other… Read More

Amazon’s second HQ: Why U.S. immigration policy makes Canada a frontrunner

Amazon’s wishlist for its second headquarters in North America includes “a stable and business-friendly environment,” “locations with the potential to… Read More