Dev Journal

AI Bias in Hiring: Where It Comes From and How to Audit for It

AI bias in hiring usually comes from proxy variables and skewed training data, not explicit rules. Here is how it gets in, how to audit for it, and what NYC Local Law 144 requires.

Finding the Right LinkedIn Recruiter Alternative for Small Teams

We explored various recruitment platforms and discovered more cost-effective alternatives to LinkedIn Recruiter, enhancing our outreach process significantly.

Navigating GDPR: Retention of Recruitment CVs

We clarified our approach to CV retention under GDPR, balancing compliance with effective recruitment.

Navigating the EU AI Act: Essential Insights for Recruiters

We developed a practical compliance checklist for recruiters navigating the EU AI Act's high-risk classifications in hiring.

Navigating a Confidential Job Search: Strategies for Discretion

We implemented features allowing candidates to maintain anonymous profiles while searching for jobs, enhancing privacy and control over their job search.

Understanding ATS Rejections: The Hidden Filters

We identified critical factors causing automatic rejections in applications, enabling candidates to better navigate ATS systems.

Decoding CV Keywords: Enhancing Developer Job Matches

We improved our skill extraction algorithm to better match developer resumes with real job vacancies, avoiding keyword stuffing.

Navigating the Remote Developer Job Market: A Practical Guide

We refined our application strategy to focus on targeted roles, significantly increasing our interview invitations.

Crafting an ATS-Friendly Resume: Parsing Challenges and Solutions

We refined the structure of our developer CVs to enhance ATS compatibility, resulting in better parsing and visibility for candidates.

Deciding When Startups Need an Applicant Tracking System

We built a lightweight applicant tracking system to streamline hiring after reaching a tipping point in open roles and weekly applicants.

Crafting Job Descriptions That Draw Senior Engineers In

We improved our job descriptions by focusing on transparency and candidate-centric details, leading to higher engagement from senior engineers.

Balancing Time to Hire and Quality of Hire in Recruitment

We implemented a dual-metric strategy to optimize our hiring pipeline, balancing time to hire with quality of hire, enhancing both candidate and company experiences.