Letter from Candidate Founder, Ryan Agresta

Ryan Agresta shares what motivated him to start Candidate with a mission to create connections through the power of diverse, trusted networks.

Posted January 12, 2022 in Trends by Krista Place

6 Ways to Prepare for an Uncertain Job Market

Today’s job market isn’t just uncertain—it’s confusing. In August, CNBC reported that there were 11.24 million available positions in July, or almost two positions for every jobseeker. The talent market is tight, but we’re also teetering on the edge of yet another recession. Inflation is also impacting the job market; FlexJobs’ Career Pulse 2022 Survey […]

Posted December 14, 2022 in Trends by Jen Lyons

Quiet Quitting: What Employers and Individuals Need to Know

In the fast-paced tech world, burnout is real, and even if quiet quitting is actual quitting’s lower-key cousin, it’s a real concern for both employees and employers. Here’s what both groups can do to prevent quiet quitting.

Posted October 31, 2022 in Trends by Jen Lyons

5 Reasons You Don’t Need 5+ Interview Rounds

The trend to have numerous rounds of interviews isn’t sitting well with job-seekers. Here are 5 reasons you can hire with fewer interviewer rounds.

Posted September 15, 2022 in Trends by Krista Place

Lauren from Uplevel shares why she uses Candidate for hiring

A Candidate customer shares why hiring via referrals highlights the soft skills and showcases amazing talent.

Posted September 8, 2022 in Success Stories by Krista Place

Gen Z is defining the new workplace

Gen Z is defining the new way of work by taking the workplace values that Millenials started and turning them into norms.

Posted September 2, 2022 in Trends by Em Wooden

What Makes for an Inclusive Workplace?

Learn the key themes that emerged when we asked employees from the tech industry what makes them feel included at work.

Posted August 16, 2022 in Trends by Jen Lyons

3 Tips for Competency-Focused Hiring

When hiring, consider these three best practices for competency-focused practices that levels the playing field for candidates.

Posted July 21, 2022 in Learn by Candidate Team

Going Beyond the Rooney Rule

How to move beyond the Rooney Rule to ensure inclusivity and representation throughout your hiring funnel.

Posted in Learn by Candidate Team

3 Tips for Creating a Healthy Startup Culture

Here are three tips to help you create a health startup culture to ensure employee retention, business health, and success.

Posted in Trends by Brittni Drury

4 Ways to Expand and Activate Your Network

Knowing how to grow your network can be challenging. Here are 4 tips to help get you started when it comes to networking.

Posted June 27, 2022 in Learn by Brittni Drury