Rob Percival

If you love the look of a CV but think they're slightly too 'junior' or not hands on enough anymore - interview them! Some of the best placement feedback has come from engineers who were strong technically and eager to step up or Principal/Lead level taking a sole contributor role and dropping management responsibilities. A conversation can change everything, keep that in mind when screening for the perfect CV, especially when the role is niche.

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This Wednesday I will be coming to London for a Django Joggers, followed by some free time to meet people afterwards. If you would like to catch up, please let me know. Likewise, if you are looking for a Python or Django Developer currently and would like to understand more about what we do here at Foxley Talent, let me know where to meet and let's book a time. *link to our jog is in the comments, with the route planned too. #django #python #djangojoggers #djangosocial

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So this blew up a little more than I expected. But it really needs to be addressed, and as a recruiter, I feel really strongly about this. Clients/hiring managers/talent teams; here's what your Recruiter SHOULD be doing for you: 💫 Consulting! 💫 Reviewing and critiquing your job description 💫 Advising you on market rates/salaries 💫 Giving you live information on the candidate market 💫 Advising on what other similar employers are doing 💫 Guiding you on attracting the top talent 💫 Helping you with DE&I strategies There's more, but this should give you a flavour. If a recruiter is working on a role with you and hasn't asked any questions, or made any comments, ask yourself 'why?'. Where's the value? If you're looking for a true consultant to engage with to enhance your hiring process - get in touch with us at Blue Wolf Digital today. #techrecruitment #data #software #erp https://lnkd.in/eqSiDjER

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⚙️👑𝗖𝗧𝗢 / 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 👑⚙️ ...no don't worry, of course I know what a fractional CTO does 👀 ʰᵉʰᵉ Anyway, I've got a really interesting requirement working with a fitness start up who have developed a first of it's kind product and the hardware side of things is done, but now they want to incorporate all the software / tech into it. This is an MVP type project for an initial 3 / 4 months whilst the physical product is still in pre production and focuses on how to get all the software / data into the product and strategy around that. The work is suited to a number of levels I'd say, so if you're a senior engineer who has done this kind of stuff, great. Equally if you're a CTO with 20 years experience and want to role you sleeves up and get hands on, again, great. Drop me a message if you'd like to learn more on this and I'll tell you all about it. 📩 [email protected] #startup #healthtech #CTO #FoundingEngineer

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Some of the BEST Software Engineers I've worked with have some of the WORST CVs I've ever seen. And some simply do not have one. The top 5% of talent are not scouting out new roles and applying to adverts... ..they're headhunted. So there's simply no need to create a CV. And that's where the job of a Recruiter comes in, to shine a spotlight on those who are unseen in the market, or to fill in the gaps on those awfully written CVs. So the next your recuiter show's you a horrible CV, they might just be showing you a superstar. G.Digital | G&T (girls and tech!)

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📣 The no 1 tip to get your CV noticed 📣 . When I sat down with Engineering Leaders who were looking to scale large teams the key thing they would all agree on when reviewing CVs…and it's not what you think! 🫵 YOU need to show what you do outside of your core job; 💡 What side projects are you working on? 💡 What tech are you learning? 💡 What meetups are you attending/speaking at? It's great to be great at your job, but what extra value and new ideas can you bring to the table?

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Part 2 of our Playwright Image Validation Blog by Stephen Powell is now available on our website. This part looks into depth at doing dynamic image capture and checking. https://lnkd.in/epcdeKVM

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After hearing about a breach at a financial services co (That I haven't worked at), I'd like to share some excellent Cloud DevOps practices I've gained over the years, and recently working with the Connectivity Team at DWP Digital. - Nothing should be exposed to the internet that isn't meant to be. - All traffic comes in one route, and always via an NVA (Network Virtual Appliance). - Deny All traffic, then white list as appropriate, this includes network to network and subnet to subnet traffic. - Don't use passwords, most clouds allow identities, passwords can be shared, or written into source control. - If you have to use passwords, store them in a vault and have a process to rotate them, regularly. - People leave, revoke their access and have a process for leavers. - Give the least permissions and elevate when required (and then revoke) - This is called PIM (Privileged Identity Management) in Azure - Separate Production from Non-production resources. Different VNets, different NVAs, totally unconnected to each other. - 2FA everywhere. Internal and external systems. - Production Data stays on production, and no where else. - Password Managers. Definitely plenty I've missed, feel free to add more and critic in the comments! (Shout to Daniel Nolan and Christopher E. for a lot of this network knowledge)

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Elixir & Erlang Hiring Managers!! I’m looking to speak with clients with live roles that require on-site presence, how is your hiring coming along?? Drop me a message if you have some free time #elixir #erlang

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I had a chat with a QA leader last week, who made a great point around job specs for companies looking to bring in their first QA hire. More often than not, they’ll have the tooling already decided and included in the spec + a list of requirements/techniques that have been predetermined for them - which seems a slightly backwards way of hiring when you're looking to bring in a new skill/perspective to the business. They went on to mention one of the best interviews they had was with a CTO who instead of a spec, gave a list of their problems/challenges and asked what techniques and tools they'd use to help fix them. It gave the candidate confidence they'd have full autonomy in the role and gave the manager a new way of looking at QA. It's a simple idea, but seems pretty effective for CTOs/Dev Managers out there, looking to get the best out of a QA interview/hiring process.

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Let's talk compensation for interviewing...💬 Tech tests and live coding defiantly splits the community down the middle but yesterday I saw something I've not seen before, this particular company offer a £50 voucher for completing their technical task as they appreciate your time is valuable. 💰 🤝 Some would say if you want to go through an interview process you have to accept that you have to give up some of your time. 🤔 ⏳ Is this something that should be the norm? Share your thoughts below. 👇 #interviewprocess #compensation #technicaltasks #technicaltests

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CrowdStrike could not have chosen a better name for their product considering the current situation. Did anyone have plans for the weekend? https://lnkd.in/ekjPCmHu If any other companies with internal IT team or other IT Support companies are struggling with this, we at Asygma can help. We are working at scale to help people that use CrowdStrike. Not bashing them or anything, but we use Microsoft native security tools, so we are not affected. #crowdstrike #BSOD #bluescreen

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Developers, don't get bullied! Don't comprise significantly!! It's not worth it. I have had a number of conversations recently where developers have stayed with companies for short periods of time for different reasons. 1 short stint at a business can be explained so long as the rest of your CV supports it. However, don't be bullied or blinded by shiny things to compromise on your original search. The grass isn't always greener and you will be looking to move before you are settled in. - Don't move for big money at the cost of enjoyment or happiness - Don't take that promotion to be a senior too early in your career - Don't accept a role that is outside your core responsibilities if you don't feel comfortable -Don't change technologies to secure employment if you don't plan too - Don't jeopardise your working style (Hybrid, remote, flexible hours) - Don't become a people manager if you want to remain an IC It's tough at the moment but staying true to who you are will shine through and help you achieve your long-term goals. Too many short roles will harm your reputation and then blaming every company for them doesn't look great. Have a good day everyone!

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Well that was a trip, decided to move timwise.co.uk to 0x5.uk and go all in on the nerd chic.... out come the yaks and gremlins of internet infrastructure. Github pages redirections broke. GoDaddy can't redirect anything but the root path. Moved the old domain to dnssimple to fix that... you don't get https redirection without the £30/month plan and it's not obvious. Buttondown automated rss-to-email choked, couldn't re-enable it because the paid plan had stopped working so had to re-upgrade that. Finally got almost everything working and redirecting again now, apart from the http -> https redirection with github pages that just seems to be broken, support ticket raised... So much for zero downtime! Imagine if it was a domain that actually mattered, like an ecommerce site! Thank goodness as a professional dev I usually have DevOps and infrastructure experts to hand!

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Honestly it's not rocket science!!! 🚀 If you read a CV and moan the developer doesn't state the tech stack they are using in their current role, guess how annoying it is when a developer looks at your company advert and YOU don't advertise the tech stack they'll be using 🤯 There are some good Job Adverts and there are some shocking ones. I'll do a video next week with Jon Gould 🦊 offering some tips about what to include ✅ Have a good weekend everyone 👍 #jobadvert #jobdescription #python #django #softwarehiring #thefox

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A bit of CV advice for today!! I watched a video of recruiters saying don't highlight your hobbies and interests a few weeks back. Well, in my opinion, that's rubbish. Hundreds of developers are applying for roles, and if you have similar experience to another developer applying, then your personality will be the difference in you getting offered the role. If you are looking for some advice, please reach out to me and I'll happily book in a call to help you. *Love the frame for this video 🤣 #django #python #cvadvice #resumeadvice

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Looking to enter the UK tech scene without feeling lost? You’re nearer to your goal than you realize! Here are 3 simple steps to secure your ideal tech role with ease: 1. Refine Your Skills: Start by honing in on the most in-demand skills for the role you want. Whether it’s coding languages like Python or Java, or mastering cloud platforms, focus on what UK employers value most. You don’t have to learn everything—just be great at a few key skills. 2. Tailor Your CV and LinkedIn Profile: Your CV and LinkedIn are your first impression, so make them count! Highlight your key projects, skills, and experiences relevant to the UK tech industry. Don’t underestimate the power of keywords—ensure your profile matches the job descriptions you’re targeting. 3. Network Strategically: Leverage the power of LinkedIn and industry events to connect with professionals already working in the UK tech space. Building genuine connections can open doors to hidden job opportunities and provide you with invaluable insights into the industry. Ready to take that next step? You’re much closer to landing your dream job than you think! 🚀

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I speak with Junior Developers day in, day out asking me how they can stand out from the crowd. This is an excellent post with advice from a Tech Leader on how you can help yourself!

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