by Simran Jessel | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, Deep Learning/ Machine Learning, Recruiting & HR, Trends
Deep learning is the latest method of machine learning, and has been steadily gaining interest from engineers for the last few years. Yes, a certain level of knowledge is expected before entering this field. But there’s no set path to starting a career in the deep learning realm. What does that mean for engineers? They might be closer to landing a deep learning job than they think.
So where do you start if you want a job in deep learning engineering?
1. Find Out Who’s Hiring, and What They’re Looking For
A good place to start is by looking at existing roles that companies are hiring for. This will give you an initial understanding of the sort of skills and experience that companies actually look for in deep learning engineers. It’ll also let you know the types of companies you could find yourself working for. There are plenty of sites you can refer to for available jobs, including the big job boards like Indeed and Glassdoor, and also more specialized sites like Hacker News’ monthly ‘Who’s Hiring’ and the startups-only AngelList. You’ll find that plenty of companies are hiring deep learning engineers, and all with their own requirements for education, experience and skills.
Many believe that all deep learning engineers boast PhDs with experience that takes decades to accumulate. While this may be true for some of these engineers, it’s not a standard that everyone in the deep learning industry has to strive for. A look at those job boards can tell you that much.
What should you be striving for, then?
2. Get Educated
Work out what you already know… or what you might need to brush up on.
For starters, deep learning engineers need strong mathematical skills. Calculus, probability and linear algebra are highly useful in this field, and necessary in understanding deep learning theory. The most popular deep learning libraries are Python and R, so programming experience in either language is useful.
Resources are everywhere these days, and there are plenty of ways for you to refresh your programming or math skills through online courses, books, podcasts etc. However you like to learn, there’s a platform to help you. With these skills, you’ll be ready to tackle deep learning itself. Convenient, online courses can introduce you to deep learning, or to help you practice it. Coursera currently has over 250 courses on deep learning, and Udacity offers both free and ‘Nanodegree’ versions of their deep learning program. If online courses aren’t your thing, there are both practical and theoretical books to help you get up to speed on all things deep learning.
Udacity’s free and Nanodegree offerings for Deep Learning
Going down this path of self-teaching or online learning requires accountability. Consider starting a blog, or jotting down some notes to keep you organized on your learning journey. When you’re ready to start job searching, these records become evidence of your knowledge and skills to future employers.
3. Build Your Portfolio
With these sorts of resources available, it’s possible to enter the deep learning career field without the years of higher education you may think is required. As for experience, engineers who have worked on machine learning projects, big or small, look great on your résumé. If you need to bulk up your machine learning experience, then starting a personal project on a platform like Kaggle allows you to experiment and learn whilst also creating something that showcases your talents to employers or recruiters.
Combining a solid work portfolio with a thorough understanding of deep learning puts you in a great position when you’re ready to start looking for jobs. With the sorts of resources available today, it’s more convenient than ever to start learning and practicing for a career in deep learning.
Does this sound like the job for you? If you’re ready to get a job in deep learning engineering, submit your resume to Elevano today!
by Simran Jessel | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Recruiting & HR, Web Design, Web Development
Mobile application development promises a dynamic career path for new graduates and seasoned professionals alike. There are billions of smartphone users worldwide, and developers are in high and constant demand to create and maintain the millions of apps available on multiple app stores today. As a result, mobile app development is one of the most popular jobs in the tech industry.
With the explosive growth occurring in this field, developers are finding it easier to land their dream jobs. With an unparalleled choice of industries and company type, it’s unsurprising that over half of the world’s total population of software developers work on mobile applications. It also makes it easy to see why a job in mobile application development will truly transform your career.
Unmatched Job Growth
This role offers exciting new career prospects no matter how many years of software development you have behind you. Why? Because in a field that’s set to reach $99 billion in total revenues this year, there’ll be not shortages of projects that interest you. Already part of a wider industry with unmatched job growth in the United States, the plunge into this type of development role makes for a sensible career decision too.
This growth means a new development strategy. More companies are moving towards a Rapid Mobile App Development (RMAD) model. In this, developers must build scalable applications at a fast pace whilst also maintaining high quality standards. Companies need a solid team to implement this strategy. That’s why mobile application developers are finding themselves increasingly more valuable across multiple industries. Companies rely on talented mobile app developers to stay competitive and up-to-date with the latest trends and technology.
Choices, Choices, and more Choices
Tech giants like Apple and Google might be the first names you think of when it comes to app development. But a quick browse through
the Google Play or Apple App Stores reveals a more exciting truth. From gaming to education, business to lifestyle and travel to social networking, mobile app developers are wanted in most industries. There’s a reason why, ‘there’s an app for that’ has become such a ubiquitous slogan!
There’s also a distribution platform for that. Besides the popular Apple App and Google Play Stores, millions of app downloads also take place via BlackBerry World, Amazon Appstore and Microsoft Store, and on multiple operating systems, including iOS and Android.
For mobile app developers, this variety translates into greater flexibility. Mobile application development offers so much choice when deciding on factors like company size and industry. Additionally, an increase in contract and remote (full or partial) options for developers offers more flexibility. Combined with reports of low stress and high employee satisfaction, it’s not wonder why mobile app development was named the best job in America by CNNMoney/PayScale.
Ready to make the jump to mobile app development? Elevano has the job for you. Contact us today to transform your career!
Check out this page to learn about the skills you need to succeed in this position, and for more information on what you can expect to do in this role on a day-to-day basis.
by Simran Jessel | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, Recruiting & HR, Trends
The days of paper job applications are long gone, and in today’s digital world, nobody wants to waste time with the huge pressure of recruiting the right person for a position. Due to the dramatic increase in the use of information technology and continuous recruitment, more and more companies are utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems, automated systems for tracking job applications.
What is an ATS, or Applicant Tracking System?
Applicant Tracking Systems are software systems that are used to manage a company’s recruitment process. These systems track, sort, and manage possibly hundreds or even thousands of resumes and job applications. An Applicant Tracking System basically manages the hiring process in an automated way. Along with storing job applicant information and screening resumes, the ATS software can also be used to schedule interviews, check references, and complete paperwork.
Reasons to Use an ATS
Most companies use applicant tracking systems to smooth the recruitment process for open positions, primarily to save time and paperwork. There are a number of other reasons, however, to use the ATS:
- Ease of Use
- Reduced Risk of Lost Resumes
- Organization of Applicant Data
- Manage the Entire Recruitment Lifecycle
- Faster Resume Screening
Top 5 ATS for Startups
SmartRecruiters is a web-based applicant tracking system designed with the end user in mind. It’s suitable for businesses with over fifty employees, and since it’s web-based, it’s capable of working well on any platform, including PCs, Macs, Android, and iOS. With its applicant tracking and sourcing applications, the SmartRecruiters platform is good for all hiring needs.
The ATS features a user-friendly interface, allowing users to navigate to posting a job, applying for a job, reviewing candidates, or removing an applicant from consideration with just a few clicks. The platform also provides recruiters and managers with a mobile hiring app that includes mobile-optimized career pages and job postings.
SmartRecruiters also consists of social features that allow for collaborative hiring , letting users evaluate and discuss job candidates as a team. There is also a mobile-ready hiring feed providing a look into each stage of the hiring process.
Pricing for SmartRecruiters depends on your customized bundle and how many employees you have.
CATS is a web-based, customizable applicant tracking system and recruiting software designed for internal HR and recruiting agencies. The solution manages the complete hiring process, including job postings, screening candidates, and reporting on hiring campaigns. CATS features hosted, highly customizable career portals and powerful searching capabilities to find the right job candidates.
CATS also offers comprehensive reports that you can export to Excel, providing visibility of the pipeline, as well as the ability to the ability to automatically push job posting to job boards, such as Glassdoor and Indeed. There are also add-ons for social media, Word, and Outlook, in addition to email templates and custom questionnaires.
CATS offers two different plans: Pro and Premium. The Pro plan starts at $89/user per month and is designed for startups with small teams.
Greenhouse is an applicant tracking system for growing companies to optimize all aspects of hiring and onboarding. Along with all of the standard recruiting software features, the software offers onboarding and CRM products that improve communications on many fronts, while reducing the burdens on the hiring team, as well as features to streamline the transition from candidate to employee.
Greenhouse allows you to create hiring plans for each position, and then customize them further to better fit each member of your hiring team’s style. You can post job openings on popular job boards, as well as shared social networking platforms, including LinkedIn and Twitter. The calendar feature helps with scheduling interviews and displays available booking slots.
Pricing is based on the size of your company.
Lever is a cloud-based applicant tracking system that provides both ATS and CRM functionality in a single platform to manage the hiring process. The solution offers automated workflows, integrated sourcing tools and interview scheduling.
There are also employee referral features, such as shareable job links for social media sites, along with a browser extension for Google Chrome that lets employees put a referral in the company pipeline. Various assignable levels of access provide the data people need while keeping applicant data confidential.
Lever offers custom pricing based on company size.
Zoho Recruit is a web-based solution for recruiting, designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Its comprehensive applicant tracking system features include automated job board posting, resume storage, resume parsing, interview scheduling, and customized company career pages.
Zoho Recruit provides a candidate login where candidates can set up their profiles and apply for jobs. The ATS solution also integrates with Google apps, including Google Calendar.
A free version of Zoho is available with limited features, however, the monthly plans are also rather affordable compared to other applicant tracking systems.
A system for everyone
From team size to budget requirements, there’s an Application Tracking System for every business. That means less paperwork for recruiters and HR, and the ability to attract and manage applicants efficiently!
by Elevano Staging | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, News, Recruiting & HR, Trends
The staffing needs of a tech company – no matter where it is located and the size of the operation – are rather different to those of companies in other niches. Therefore, as many companies discover the hard way, standard recruiting agencies are often of very little help to them. A large recruitment agency that focuses on all industries often lacks recruiters with the specialist knowledge to even fully understand what the perfect tech job candidate really ‘looks’ like.
At the most basic level, the key to success when working with a recruiting firm is the skill and experience of their internal employees and the quality and suitability of job candidates you receive. This does mean that you should make your choice carefully.
Niche vs. General
One of the very first things you need to determine is the level of familiarity that the recruitment agencies you are considering really have with IT. Finding out if the staffing agency is as specialized in IT as they claim or if they actually spread their work across numerous industries will be an important topic to discuss.
Recruitment agencies that specialize in IT will already have years and years of experience in the industry and can understand your team’s needs with greater depth. They are also far more likely to have existing relationships with plenty of qualified IT candidates. General recruitment agencies have to divide their time between finding IT professionals and nurses, laborers, accountants, admin staff and more and this lack of specialist focus is hardly likely to attract the very best candidates for your tech firm.
Will This Recruiting Agency Represent Your Brand in the Best Light?
When talking with representatives from any recruiting agency make careful note of their business image and communication style. If you hire them they will be representing your brand to candidates and serving as an extension of your HR department. Their styles and attitudes need to relate closely to yours in order for the relationship to stand any real chance of working out.
What is the Recruitment Agency’s Screening Process Really Like?
It is also important that you find out what a recruiting agency’s screening process is like step-by-step. How do they screen for technical ability, beyond reading a resume? How do they determine that a candidate would be a good fit for your unique company culture? How do they go about checking not only a candidate’s references but their general background as well? You are hiring a recruiting agency to take these burdens off your shoulders, but you need to be confident that they will still be tackling them in a competent, professional (and legal) way.
Do Your Homework
Once you have determined that a certain recruitment agency is promising, it’s up to you to do a bit of homework. Ask for references and actually check them. It’s all too easy to make big claims on a website or in an initial meeting but any recruitment firm needs to be able to back up what they claim. Ask them some KPI related questions. What is their submittals per placement ratio? If all they are going to be doing is sending you a slew of candidates in the hope that ‘one sticks’ they are likely not the best tech recruitment agency for the job.
When hiring a recruiting agency you will be asking them to help you with one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful tech firm; finding the right staff. Therefore it’s more than okay to take your time, shop around and give the matter very careful consideration before making that final choice.
to education, business to lifestyle and travel to social networking, mobile app developers are wanted in most industries. There’s a reason why, ‘there’s an app for that’ has become such a ubiquitous slogan!
