Posts by holly@thedrivegroup.com.au
R U OK? Day: How to Have Conversations That Make a Difference
Most of us have heard the usual “It’s R U OK? Day, so check in on your colleagues” spiel. The message is important, but often it gets lost when workplaces are just worrying about how to look like they’re supporting the day. Instead of recycling the same lines, let’s go through how to actually have…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Software Engineers in Australia Quit Because of Their Managers
At TheDriveGroup, we speak to hundreds of software engineers every year across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams here in Australia. As a leading Tech Recruitment Agency based in Sydney, we hear firsthand from candidates why they’re looking for new tech jobs, and often, their reasons come back to management. While people don’t always quit because…
Read MoreHow to Make Your CV Stand Out in 7 Seconds: 7 Quick Tips That Work
You’ve got just 7 seconds. 😰 That’s how long hiring managers spend (on average) scanning your CV before deciding whether to keep reading or move on. According to a recent report by Indeed, the initial CV screening process is extremely quick these days. If your resume doesn’t make an impact at first glance, it could…
Read MoreCulture 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…
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