Meet Andrea Last week we caught up with Andea Wagnera, a Front-end engineer at the British Council. Andrea has worked in tech for over 16 years and has an interesting story. We’re happy to share her journey with you. Can you introduce yourself? Hi, my name is Andrea Wagner. I’m originally from Rio de Janeiro
There seems to be two main reasons for terminating an employee’s job at startup stage. They are – dearth of culture fit and the inability to get things done. No matter how brilliant somebody is, if they can’t put in the amount of work needed, they will weigh down the company. Ways to know when
Building an amazing mobile team has become a necessity for many businesses as the number of worldwide traffic via mobile has jumped from a mere 16.2% in 2013 to 53.3% in 2019, a number still on the rise. To remain relevant, more and more businesses are building mobile-friendly platforms, which requires you to have a
A well-defined hiring process will help your company run and grow because you’re guaranteed to get quality engineers. However, recruiting and keeping top talent is a herculean task. Below is a 10-step process tested to help recruit the right engineers. Process 1: Resume screening Source for talent via every reputable source you can get
As an early startup, you’re trying to get your first 3 engineers to join your team. How can you go about this strategically – what steps do you need to take? Let’s walk you through it. Use your network (Meet them in person when possible) Meet up with some of the best engineers you
Do you know there’s a big difference between writing code and overseeing an entire team of engineers who write codes? Beyond project planning and resourcing, the engineering manager’s role includes aiding the professional development of their direct subordinates. Experienced engineering managers will tell you that with more responsibility means more mistakes. Which is cool as
When hiring for a startup, there are certain traits to also consider in addition to skills. Often, when discussing the first engineers to hire for your startup, people will say things like “hire people smarter then you” or “hire rockstars”. This is NOT sufficient criteria for getting your startup team going. While you generally
So you’ve been selected to lead a team and you’re excited about the opportunity. You should be! But managing a team comes with new ways of working that you haven’t experienced before. Even if you strive to be the best leader out there, there are subtle ways to become a poor manager. One of which
Hiring the right people at a startup is one of the most important factors of a company’s success. A startup has to be lean and mean; every single person and position is critical to success. That’s why it’s just as crucial to know when to hire, spend the time mentoring or fire an employee. If
The Coronavirus outbreak has affected the lives of people worldwide. Many businesses both large and small have closed their doors, urging their employees to work remotely to avoid the risk of potential infection. Having the flexibility of being able to work from home has been a dream many employees pursued for a long time. Yes, there are
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