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Over the last ten years, our little team at Underdog.io has screened hundreds of thousands of candidate profiles – sorting through thousands of resumes weekly to connect job seekers with exciting companies like SeatGeek, Instacart, and The NBA.To manage this inbound and ensure that the companies on our platform access the top 3-5% of candidates across engineering, product, and business functions, we’ve built a process to equitably, thoughtfully, and scalably review applications.

In preparation for a new talent sourcing season, we've spoken to over 600 tech professionals, from software developers to product leaders, to uncover what drives their career decisions.

The last 18 months have been challenging for our entire industry. In light of the market headwinds that we've faced, we put our heads together and revamped our 2024 roadmap.

Delightful is on a mission to reshape the way job seekers and employers interact, focusing on meaningful connections between startup-minded talent and top-tier companies in the U.S.

Digital transformation, at its core, is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. And as businesses rapidly embrace this digital shift, the job market has evolved in tandem, offering a plethora of opportunities for those equipped with the right skills.

We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of exactly what the digital revolution is, what it means for your hiring plan and how recruiters in traditional industries can bypass the communication issues to attract, hire and retain startup-minded candidates.

We’re outlining Underdog.io’s processes for rejecting candidates with empathy in the hopes that it will help you reverse engineer better methods for managing your own process. What we do might not work for you but we hope you can steal an idea or two to build a kinder, more effective candidate experience. Let us know what you think!

As the world undergoes a seismic shift towards digital transformation, sectors once synonymous with tradition and legacy are searching for tech talent. We’ll share the top five reasons why companies in traditional industries are embracing the tech revolution and how your skills can help to revolutionize their future.

The world of technology has always been a hub of excitement and opportunity, attracting young professionals to the likes of Google, Amazon, Apple, and dynamic startups. However, recent events have caused a shift in perspectives, leading many technology-minded employees to reassess their career paths. In this blog post, we'll explore the signs that it might be time for a startup employee to transition to more traditional, enterprise companies. 

While it may be disheartening, rejected offers can serve as valuable learning experiences and opportunities for growth. In this blog post, we'll explore ways for recruiters to navigate the aftermath of rejected offers with resilience and grace. By adopting a positive mindset and leveraging these tips, recruiters can turn rejection into an opportunity for self-improvement and future success.