The MonkCast Jason Torres on Developer Hiring, Community, & Content
Aug 5, 2025
Jason Torres, Community Evangelist at Torc, dives into the vibrant world of tech communities with host Kate Holterhoff. They discuss the dynamic at tech conferences and the challenges of the global hiring landscape. Torres highlights the need for authenticity in social media and how it affects career growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support in tech hiring and offers insights into the future of developer advocacy and building genuine connections.
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Jason's First Render Experience
- Jason's first tech conference was Render last year, where he attended everything and felt exhausted for days afterwards.
- This year, he paced himself better, focusing on specific people and events to maximize benefits without burnout.
Torque as Community First Platform
- Torque is a community-first talent platform with over 2 million technologists on its platform.
- It emphasizes community resources and networking beyond just job placements to provide value and support to developers.
Apply Even If Not Perfect Fit
- Apply to jobs that interest you on Torque even if you don't meet every requirement, as the matching team vets all candidates extensively.
- Your profile is reviewed through multiple interviews ensuring the right match before reaching clients, speeding up the hiring process.