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Faith Smith

Faith Smith provides IT-related expertise in the fields of Recruitment and Onboarding, as well as DevOps. Faith's unique combination of knowledge and skills provides insights into IT-driven recruitment practices, which makes her work popular among HR executives. Concise, efficient, and effective, are just some of the words used to describe Faith's work. 
Virtual Job Fairs: Benefits, Best Practices, and Success Stories
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Virtual Job Fairs: Benefits, Best Practices, and Success Stories

Virtual job fairs are online events that connect job seekers with potential employers. They use digital tools such as video chats, audio calls, and chat rooms to bring parties together in a virtual environment. Virtual job fairs are a great alternative to traditional job fairs, providing more convenience and accessibility to a wider range of candidates. In recent years, many

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Joining a New Team: Tips for Ensuring a Smooth Transition
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Joining a New Team: Tips for Ensuring a Smooth Transition

Starting a new job is always an exciting and challenging experience, and joining a new team is perhaps one of the most daunting aspects of it. You might be wondering how to fit in, what your role will be, and how to establish yourself as a valuable member of the team. But don’t worry, with the right approach and attitude,

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How to Fill Challenging Roles: Recruitment Strategies That Work
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How to Fill Challenging Roles: Recruitment Strategies That Work

Finding the right candidates to fill challenging roles can be a daunting task for recruiters and hiring managers. The job market is rapidly evolving, and the competition for top talent is fierce. Because of this, it is essential to utilize effective recruitment strategies to find the right person for the job. In this article, we will explore ten proven recruitment

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The Crucial Importance of Plum’s Talent Assessment Platform
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The Crucial Importance of Plum’s Talent Assessment Platform

The need for retaining talent is more crucial than ever, particularly with the current pandemic. In organizations across the spectrum, a successful business strategy relies on having the right people in the right place and providing them with the opportunities to develop, learn, and advance their careers. Unfortunately, many companies struggle to retain their top employees, leading to a talent

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How to Hire and Engage the Next Generation of Top Talent: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
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How to Hire and Engage the Next Generation of Top Talent: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, hiring and engaging top talent has become a challenging task. As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive, they must adapt their recruitment strategies to attract the next generation of top talent: Gen Z. With their unique skillset and fluency in remote technologies, Gen Z applicants bring a fresh

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Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Upskilling the Workforce and Adapting Hiring Practices for a Stronger Cyber Ecosystem
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Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Upskilling the Workforce and Adapting Hiring Practices for a Stronger Cyber Ecosystem

Cybercrime has become one of the most pressing global risks in today’s world. According to the World Economic Forum, cybercrime is currently ranked among the top 10 global risks. In light of this, the importance of cybersecurity and the role of cyber professionals in addressing this risk cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, there is a severe talent shortage in cybersecurity, which

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Bridging the Talent Gap: Low-Code and No-Code Platforms Transforming the DevOps Landscape
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Bridging the Talent Gap: Low-Code and No-Code Platforms Transforming the DevOps Landscape

The DevOps industry has been growing rapidly in recent years due to the adoption of rapid software development methodologies like Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), automation, and cloud-native technologies. However, the demand for DevOps experts is outstripping the available supply, leading to the so-called “talent gap.” As a result, companies are struggling to find skilled professionals who can help them achieve

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Optimizing Your CI/CD Workflow: Techniques to Drive Efficiency and Accelerate Software Delivery
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Optimizing Your CI/CD Workflow: Techniques to Drive Efficiency and Accelerate Software Delivery

Software development is a process that requires meticulous planning, rigorous testing, and efficient execution. In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must deliver software rapidly and with high quality to stay competitive. This is where Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) comes in. CI/CD provides an automated pipeline that enables teams to deliver software rapidly, enhance collaboration, and reduce time to market. However,

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The Convergence of IaC and Containers: A Modern Framework for Cloud-Native Application Delivery
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The Convergence of IaC and Containers: A Modern Framework for Cloud-Native Application Delivery

In recent years, the landscape of application delivery has undergone a significant evolution. Gone are the days of manual configuration and deployment processes that often resulted in inconsistencies and errors. Instead, modern application delivery relies on automation, standardization, and reproducibility. Two key technologies that have emerged as the leading contenders in this space are Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containers.

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The Ins and Outs of Modern Development Machines — A Comprehensive Guide
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The Ins and Outs of Modern Development Machines — A Comprehensive Guide

Development machines are essential tools for software developers to write, test, and deploy their code. Like pizza, these machines have infinite configurations to fit the preferences of individual developers. With advances in software technology, modern development machines come with specific features and tools that can enhance productivity. In this article, we will explore the various software technologies that modern development

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Hiring Neurodiverse Candidates: Tips and Strategies for Inclusive Hiring
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Hiring Neurodiverse Candidates: Tips and Strategies for Inclusive Hiring

Autistic individuals and other neurodiverse candidates are often overlooked in traditional hiring processes that are designed with only neurotypical individuals in mind. However, more and more companies are recognizing the benefits of hiring neurodiverse candidates to help overcome skills shortages, drive innovation, and support diversity and inclusion efforts. In fact, according to HireVue’s 2023 Global Trends Report, 61% of hiring

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Behavioral Interview Questions: Their Purpose and Importance in the Hiring Process
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Behavioral Interview Questions: Their Purpose and Importance in the Hiring Process

Hiring the right candidate for your organization can be a daunting task. It’s important to find someone who not only has the skills for the job but also fits within the company culture. One way to gain insight into a candidate’s behavior, personality, and work ethic is through behavioral interview questions. A behavioral interview question is a type of interview

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