Posts by holly@thedrivegroup.com.au
Culture Fit vs Technical Skills – What Should Tech Leaders Prioritise?
It’s one of the most common challenges we see hiring managers face in today’s competitive tech market in Australia: 👉 A technically brilliant candidate, but something feels off culturally OR 👉 A great cultural fit, but they’re missing a few technical boxes So, which one do you choose? As a tech-focused recruitment agency working closely…
Read MoreIs Becoming an Engineering Manager Still Worth It in Australia?
At TheDriveGroup, we speak with hundreds of Software Engineers and Engineering Managers across Australia every year, and there’s one question we hear time and time again from senior developers: “Is it worth stepping into an Engineering Manager role anymore?” And it’s a fair question. The Engineering Manager (EM) role has undergone significant changes over the…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Burnout in Tech Using the ARMOR Method
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a problem that impacts most tech professionals across Australia. As workloads increase, team structures shift, and expectations stay high, it’s no surprise that many in the industry are feeling stretched thin. We often hear the advice to “work smarter, not harder,” but the reality is: most people aren’t even…
Read MoreHow to Build a Business Case for a New Hire
Hiring new talent is tough enough, but getting sign-off for a new tech role in today’s market? That’s a challenge of its own. Between tighter FY budgets, competing priorities, and pressure to show ROI, tech hiring managers across Australia are being asked to do more with less. And that means building a rock-solid business case…
Read MoreWhat Should I Be Getting Paid? How to Know Your Worth (and Ask for More)
“What should I be getting paid?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from candidates – and one of the hardest to answer when you don’t have the right information. Whether you’re preparing for a performance review, scoping out job ads, or just feeling underpaid, now is the time to assess your market…
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