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Deep Dive into Runway Careers

December 28, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Discover what a Runway career is, why these roles are the launchpad for growth at companies like Stripe and Notion, and how to land one—even without traditional experience.
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7 Actionable Product Design Portfolio Examples to Get Hired in 2025

7 Actionable Product Design Portfolio Examples to Get Hired in 2025

December 28, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Get Inspired: 7 Actionable Product Design Portfolio Examples. See how top designers showcase their work. This guide analyzes real portfolios on Behance, Dribbble, UXfolio, and more, breaking down the structure, storytelling, and strategic choices that get them noticed by hiring managers.
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7 Top Platforms to Discover Silicon Valley Startup Companies in 2025

7 Top Platforms to Discover Silicon Valley Startup Companies in 2025

December 27, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
From Sand Hill Road VCs to the garages of Palo Alto, discover the complete landscape. This guide maps the key players, funding stages, top industries, and unwritten rules of building a career or company in the world's most famous tech hub.
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How to Build Talent Pipeline: A Practical Guide for Startups

How to Build Talent Pipeline: A Practical Guide for Startups

December 26, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
A strong talent pipeline is your best defense against hiring panics. Learn the step-by-step process to source candidates, create engaging content, maintain relationships, and measure your pipeline's health.
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10 Startup-Focused Candidate Experience Best Practices for 2025

10 Startup-Focused Candidate Experience Best Practices for 2025

December 25, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
A negative hiring process damages your brand and loses top talent. This guide provides actionable best practices to build a respectful, communicative, and efficient candidate journey that strengthens your employer brand.
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Mastering Quality of Hire Metrics for Smarter Recruiting

Mastering Quality of Hire Metrics for Smarter Recruiting

December 24, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Hiring success is more than just filling a seat. Learn how to define, track, and analyze the key metrics—from performance and retention to business impact—that prove your hires are driving real value.
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How to Write a Tech Resume: Proven Tips to Beat ATS and Land Interviews

How to Write a Tech Resume: Proven Tips to Beat ATS and Land Interviews

December 23, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
A generic resume won't get you interviews. This guide provides the exact formula for optimizing your resume with keywords, metrics, and clear structure to pass automated screens and impress human reviewers.
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The 12 Best Job Boards for Engineers in 2025: A Practical Guide

The 12 Best Job Boards for Engineers in 2025: A Practical Guide

December 22, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Stop wasting time on low-quality listings. This guide breaks down the best job boards for engineers by specialization, career stage, and work style (startup vs. enterprise, remote vs. in-office), so you can search smarter.
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Top 10 Product Manager Interview Questions to Master in 2025

Top 10 Product Manager Interview Questions to Master in 2025

December 21, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Product manager interviews test strategy, execution, and leadership. This guide breaks down the most common PM interview questions—from product design and metrics to behavioral and technical—and shows you how to structure winning answers.
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Your Guide to Software Engineer Interview Preparation

Your Guide to Software Engineer Interview Preparation

December 20, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Stop cramming and start building lasting knowledge. This guide provides a structured, week-by-week roadmap to master data structures, system design, and behavioral questions—transforming overwhelming prep into manageable goals.
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