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So you're in the job hunt, or at least you've begun thinking about greener pastures elsewhere. Naturally you want to land an excellent gig at a worthy company, working with a great team, and so on. How to prep for the mating dance with these companies? In this series of Ruff Guides from Underdog, we will analyze what engineering hiring managers are actually looking for.

Hiring in a startup can be particularly challenging given the limited resources and time constraints many teams have to manage.To help combat the challenges that come with startup hiring, we sat down with the experts to talk through the most frequently asked questions we get from frustrated founders.

The world has seen a major shift in the last few decades. Job searching doesn’t have to still be such a grind. With a million and one ways to apply for jobs today, it's important as ever to understand how hiring marketplaces, job boards and social networks could potentially impact your job search.

This article dives into how some of today’s most interesting technology challenges can address what’s at the heart of these trends, greatly leveling the playing field between employers and employees — while giving businesses insights in a matter of clicks for which they needed expensive consultants (and multi-month projects) before. 

HR is changing. We’ll discuss 5 ways you can use technology to make sure your department is ready for the future.

We spoke to an Underdog candidate who was recently hired on our platform to get their take on what makes an effective and empathetic design interview process.

Hybrid work has been a topic of conversation in the HR and recruiting community for years. However, the term "hybrid" is relatively new, and there has been a lack of clarity and standardization about what constitutes “hybrid” work. In this post, we’ll brain dump a general history of hybrid work, discuss the different work models, and offer some expert advice on demystifying a new hybrid work environment.

Recruiting during a potential recession presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. Though it may be too early to tell if an economic downturn is on the way, there are clear steps recruiters can take to prepare for an uncertain financial future.

The standard UI/UX interview process is longer than most other, notoriously rigorous and still fails to effectively assess designer's skills. Learn some straightforward techniques to simplify your UI/UX interview process and find the right designer for your team.

The ultimate guide to finding startup jobs, nailing the interview process, and securing a great job offer.