
Top Tech Candidates: The Habits That Lead to Offers
Do top tech candidates with years of experience approach the offer stage differently? When it comes to deciding between opportunities, what influences their final choice—and how much does experience shape their decision-making process? Let’s explore how seasoned professionals navigate this crucial stage and what sets them apart.
How to Identify High-Potential Candidates Without a Perfect CV
When you’re hiring for technical roles, especially in fast-paced environments like software development or data centre operations—it’s easy to default to the checklist: 5+ years of experience, specific tools, certain certifications, and ideally someone who’s “done it all before.” But in today’s market, finding that perfect fit on paper isn’t…
How Smart Companies Reduce Hiring Costs Without Compromising On Tech Talent
During my time working in the Irish recruitment industry, I’ve seen countless companies try to cut hiring costs without fully understanding the long-term impact. While it’s tempting to slash budgets or take shortcuts, poorly executed cost-saving measures often backfire, leading to higher attrition/turnover, training expenses, and a loss of top…
From the Desk of a Data Centre Recruiter: How to Find and Keep Top Talent
Hey everyone, it’s Conor from GemPool. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how the data centre landscape is evolving—and with it, the battle for top talent. It has been some journey for myself from building my own PC’S and servers as a tech enthusiast, constantly researching NVIDIA-powered GPU’s and what…