In this chapter, they discuss the role of recruiters and the financial aspects of their job, as well as the impact of COVID on the job market for developers. They highlight common practices of recruiters and the pressure they face to make deals, leading to spamming candidates and damaging their reputation. They also discuss specific companies that have experienced layoffs and emphasize the importance of standing out as a developer in the current market.
In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Taylor Desseyn about his work as a job recruiter, how hiring has changed over the last few years, what soft and tech skills developers need, what not to do when applying, and how AI is affecting the hiring process.
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