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🚨 New Joiner Alert! 🚨 Welcoming fresh faces to the team is exciting, but let's be honest—there’s nothing like the pure chaos of a new joiner trying to figure out if they should click “Reply All” or not. 😅 Interns, we love your energy and ideas, but please—stop trying to fix the coffee machine. It’s older than you and just as temperamental. ☕️👴 Pro tip to all new hires: The company’s favorite buzzword isn’t “synergy” or “innovative.” It’s “Who’s bringing snacks to the meeting?” 🥨🍪 On a serious note, we’re thrilled to have you on board. Remember, every seasoned professional was once a clueless newbie. (And yes, we still sometimes feel like one too.) Here’s to growth, awkward icebreakers, and hopefully fewer “mute button” fails on Zoom. 🎉💼 #NewJoiners #InternLife #WorkplaceHumor #OnboardingJourney #HRLife #RecruitmentFun #ProfessionalGrowth

🌟 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂! 🌟 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 and 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 often bring a slowdown in tech hiring. Why?  • Holidays: Companies and candidates alike are busy with year-end festivities.  • Budgeting: Organizations finalize next year’s plans, delaying new hires.  • Year-End Goals: Focus shifts to wrapping up current projects. But don’t let this discourage you! After this brief pause, hiring surges in January as companies kick off fresh initiatives. Use this time wisely: ✅ 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹: Learn new tools or tech. ✅ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Build meaningful connections. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲: Polish your resume and goals. Remember, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Stay focused, keep learning, and get ready to grab 2025’s opportunities! 🚀 What are you working on this season? Let’s inspire each other! 😊 #motivation #developercommunity #upskill #holidays

Here are 3 ways to entice top talent to work for you: #1 Compensation Sorry, but there’s no getting around this one. If you want TOP talent you better pay TOP dollar. Know what the market is offering, and go 20% above average. #2 Flexability Top talent doesn’t want to be micromanaged under flourecent lighting 5 days per week. Offer a remote or hybrid model. Allow discretionary PTO. Don’t ping them the second their slack isn’t green. Treat adults like adults. There’s nothing top talent hates worse than being held back and treated like an unpaid intern. #3 Dream Big! You hear me say it all the time, but the same goes for other companies. You need to dare greatly. You need to dream big. You need a lofty mission and vision. Top talent is enticed by being a part of something bigger than themselves. They want a challenge. Being an industry disruptor and having the success to back it up is a great way to get the best of the best wanna join your team. If your best employees dream big to achieve their goals, why shouldn’t you? Hope these help. Happy Hunting 😊

🌞 Reflecting on Our Summer Social 🌞 A few weeks ago, the Indiespring team came together for our annual summer event, and it was a day filled with laughter, connection, and a reminder of why this place is so special. One of our team members perfectly captured the vibe: "Indiespring is a special place to work, and these guys are all legends!" It’s moments like these that remind us of the importance of building a team where everyone feels valued and supported. In the business world, we often talk about strategy, innovation, and growth, but here's a simple truth I've learned: Surround yourself with great people—people who lift each other up, share in the successes, and tackle challenges head-on—and everything else becomes easier. It's not just about skills and experience; it’s about character, attitude, and the way we treat each other. When you focus on hiring and working with genuinely good people, the workplace transforms from just a place to work into a community because when you build a team of legends, the sky's the limit. 🚀 #TeamCulture #SummerSocial #Indiespring #WorkplaceValues

Settling in the office towards the end of August always gives me the feeling that change is on the horizon. Summer is winding down, vacation is done, and it's time to think about fall, almost. This is the time of year when I hear from people about updating their resumes and Q3 and Q4 recruitment. So really, I'm here to say. I'm ready for you! Let's chat about all things career whether it's adding to your headcount or getting your resume FINALLY done by a professional. Enjoy the rest of the summer! #CareerGrowth #ResumeUpdate #FallRecruitment #Q3Hiring #Q4Preparation #JobSearch #ProfessionalDevelopment #TalentAcquisition #CareerSuccess #SummerTransition

Graduating soon? Jump into work immediately rather than taking the summer off! Here are some benefits: 🌟 Better opportunities: Having flexible availability increases your chances of securing opportunities before others. 💼 Experience Advantage: By September, you’ll already have almost six months of experience, giving you a significant head start over others. 📈 Maintained Momentum: Starting work immediately helps you maintain the momentum from your studies, making the transition to professional life smoother. 💰 Early Financial Independence: You begin earning sooner, which accelerates your journey toward financial independence. 🌞 Seamless Integration: Getting involved in summer socials helps you become part of the team more easily and smoothly. What are your thoughts on the topic? --- 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙙! ✨ Follow Timberseed for the latest job opportunities and career insights. 📧 Apply now: apply@timberseed.com    𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚? 🚀 Reach out for expert advice: hiring@timberseed.com --- #gradjobs #summerholidays #jobsearch

"Do jobs for seniors even exist?" they asked. We honestly didn't know but hoped we weren't alone in this mission to make workplaces more inclusive for seniors. Now, just 2 weeks into launching 2ndCareers.com, we are elated to know that we have some of the world's best places to work, in our corner. A big THANK YOU to them all - we are stoked to help you in finding just the right senior talent for your organization! If you are looking for senior professionals on your team, register as an employer at 2ndcareers.com. If you are a professional over 50, what are you waiting for? Register today and explore a whole new way to network, learn and find purposeful work. Sushma Rajagopalan Shanthi Naresh Sudha Srinivasan Ashok Balakrishnan Padma Narayanan

Check out our latest Luminate article: https://bit.ly/49Triz9, where we delve into how graduates feel about hybrid working. The findings from this article are from our upcoming Early Careers Survey, which will be released in full next month. #HybridWorking #Remote #EarlyCareers #Motivation

5 Ways Students Can Use Their Holidays to Shine in the Job Market As an early talent recruiter, I often see students return from breaks more prepared and polished for the professional world—or in some cases, not! The holiday season is a perfect time to balance relaxation with a few strategic moves that can set you apart. Here are my top tips: 1️⃣ Polish Your LinkedIn Profile Think of LinkedIn as your professional storefront. Update your headline, add recent projects, and use a high-quality profile picture. Bonus points if you write a quick post sharing a recent learning experience or project. 2️⃣ Network Strategically Attend holiday mixers, alumni meetups, or local events. Reconnect with mentors or professors over a quick coffee. Even casual conversations with family friends could lead to unexpected opportunities. 3️⃣ Enhance Your Skills Use platforms like Coursera or LinkedIn Learning to pick up certifications in Excel, coding, design, or public speaking. Just one or two courses can make your résumé stand out. 4️⃣ Reflect and Set Goals Take an hour to think about the last semester. What did you enjoy? Where did you struggle? Use these insights to set intentional goals for the new year. 5️⃣ Tailor Your Application Materials Revamp your résumé and cover letter template. Research the companies you’re targeting and think about how to tailor your pitch to them. The holidays are about more than just rest—they’re an opportunity to prepare yourself for future success. What’s your go-to holiday productivity tip? Share below—I’d love to hear it! #CareerTips #HolidaySuccess #InternRecruiting