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Episode Synopsis
How much do you know about a career in coding? Perhaps you're already a well versed professional software person. Or maybe you're someone who's just starting out. Either way, you're going to need some help along your entire technology career. In this episode, which is part 2 of a 2 part series, the panel is chatting with Chris Allaire to talk about all things tech recruiting! They discuss what makes one a good candidate, why a recruiter is useful, whether recruiting can be replaced with AI, and so much more. As always, we've got some great unpopular opinions at the end.Thanks for tuning in and happy listening!Notes & Links:AverityChapters:(00:00) - Intro
(00:57) - How're we doing?
(01:47) - Introducing Chris Allaire
(03:30) - Retro Tech Recruiting
(08:44) - Recruiting Throughout The Decades
(13:17) - Increasing Specialization. Or Not.
(17:02) - Modern Tech Recruiting
(27:47) - Fearing Automation
(35:45) - What makes a good candidate?
(42:33) - Senior vs Staff: Knowing The Job You want
(47:23) - Starting A Career In Coding
(55:51) - For Those Who Love Tech, But Not Coding
(01:00:57) - How To Choose The Right Company
(01:13:03) - Unpopular Opinions
(01:13:48) - Chris' Unpop
(01:16:10) - Dylan's Unpop
(01:17:43) - Kris' Unpop
(01:20:18) - Ian's Unpop
(01:22:50) - Final Advice: Get A Recruiter (who cares about you)!
(01:25:23) - Outro
Hosts
Kris Brandow - Host
Ian Wester-Lopshire - Host
Dylan Bourque - Host
Chris Allaire - Guest
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