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Job descriptions vs job adverts - what's the difference?
What comes to mind when you’re asked to describe tech startups?
Is it the intangible energy, the entrepreneurial spirit, the lure of working towards a mutual purpose or mission?...
19/10/2023
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Startup or big corporate: which is right for you?
One of the questions we’re asked is “what is it like to work in a startup environment?”
Startups intrigue candidates. They like the idea of working for a purpose-driven business...
08/11/2023
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How to hire the right people for your remote team
One of the major challenges facing startup and scaleup founders is where to base your business. Do you go down the more traditional route by securing physical offices, or do you sw...
06/11/2023
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The product spotlight: conversations with experts - Crafting your career path and continually developing
My name is Teagan, and I’m a Managing Consultant at ISL Talent. I specialise in product and have worked hard to build a solid network over the years. I’ve created this blog series ...
01/11/2023
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Here's the reasons we won't work with you
A key message you’ll hear in many recruitment companies – get jobs on. And it’s a pretty obvious thing to focus on.
Jobs are a leading indicator of pipeline. They're the fuel re...
31/10/2023
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CSR: How your startup can make an impact from day one
For startup founders juggling limited resources, competing priorities and monetary pressures, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the social responsibility expectations placed on star...
26/10/2023
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The product spotlight: conversations with experts - Adapting to industry and technology trends
My name is Teagan, and I’m a Managing Consultant at ISL Talent. I specialise in product and have worked hard to build a solid network over the years. I’ve created this blog series ...
17/10/2023
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When is the right time for startup founders to make their first hire?
Being a founder is tough. We work with startup founders every day, and one thing we get asked frequently is when they should make their first hire, and how to get the ball rolling....
16/10/2023
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The product spotlight: conversations with experts - Progressing from an individual contributor to leadership
My name is Teagan, and I’m a Managing Consultant at ISL Talent. I specialise in product and have worked hard to build a solid network over the years. I’ve created this blog series ...
10/10/2023
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