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Glocomms: Cloud & Infrastructure recruitment

The Cloud & Infrastructure landscape is glowing with promise. Its transformative power empowers businesses to access resources and scale effortlessly, revolutionizing their operations. This opens up a world of opportunities for innovation and expansion, presenting job seekers with a thriving demand for cloud infrastructure skills.

Navigating the complexities of cloud and infrastructure hiring can be challenging. At Glocomms, we excel in this domain, boasting a team of skilled consultants dedicated to connecting businesses with the perfect candidates, be it for permanent positions or freelance/contract work. Our profound knowledge of the cloud and infrastructure industry ensures a swift and effective match, tailored to your unique requirements.

Rest assured that Glocomms will swiftly and efficiently meet all your cloud and infrastructure needs. Our expertise in finding the ideal candidates guarantees exceptional results. Let us guide you in discovering the perfect cloud and infrastructure candidates for your business today.

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Our Cloud & Infrastructure recruitment specialists support growing technology businesses source the right go-to-market strategy talent, manage the recruitment process and facilitate onboarding. With multi-lingual language support, we provide international recruitment expertise to secure business-critical talent across Europe.

Our highly efficient vendor and end-user model, supporting both vendors who bring products to market and end-users who install these products in their businesses, provides us with a unique view of the technology space. Through this level of market penetration, we fully understand dynamics like the competitive landscape or up and coming product features, equipping us with market insights that feed right back into your talent strategy.

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Cloud & Infrastructure Jobs

Senior Full Stack & Cloud Engineer

Summary: A global, multi-billion-dollar private hedge fund is currently seeking a self-motivated and highly ambitious Full Stack & Cloud Engineer to contribute to a well-established and mature engineering group in Boston. You will play a vital role in adding DevOps expertise to a Research Systems team. In addition to that, you will make a crucial impact on the firm by directly guiding team members on the best practices for developing in a hybrid environment and supporting production applications. Responsibilities Collaborating with internal Investment Research clients and other application teams within the Platform Engineering team and Research Systems group Establishing standards and best practices for migrating on-prem deployments to a cloud environment, especially pertaining to high-performance cloud application and service deployments Hands-on work in the delivery of prototypes and project work Building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional leaders and team members, as well as coaching project team members Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in CS or related, with at least 5 YOE in development of services and cloud technologies 5 YOE in supporting production applications, and object-oriented programming 3 YOE in UI-oriented programming 3 YOE in cloud configuration and tuning, as well as building resilient CI/CD pipelines using Git, and containerization technologies Previous daily work with Kanban or Agile Scrum sprint Value added (but not required): Master's Degree in CS Expert-level knowledge of leveraging AWS and coding in Python and TypeScript/React Benefits/Perks Industry leading compensation and benefits packages A close-knit culture, prioritizing work life balance, professional development, and collaboration and access across all levels of the business If you are interested in the Principal Full Stack & Cloud position, don't hesitate to apply!

Negotiable
Boston
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Sr SRE, Data Infrastructure | Social Media Giant

The Company: Our client is one of the world's leading social media companies. This platform allows innovative avenues to express creativity, explore interests, and most importantly global connectivity. Having over a billion users, this company pursues the best of the best engineering talent, while also forming dynamic teams who, like the users, are intelligent, compassionate, and creative! Responsibilities: Participate in and enhance the complete service lifecycle, from inception and design, through development, capacity planning, launch reviews, deployment, operation, and refinement. Design and implement software platforms and monitoring frameworks to govern service-oriented architecture (SOA) efficiently, automatically, and intelligently. Develop and manage components of cloud-managed data infrastructure, encompassing technologies such as Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, Flink, and more. Establish sustainable mechanisms for scaling systems, such as automation, to drive enhancements in reliability, efficiency, and velocity. Provide sustainable user support, manage incident responses, and conduct blameless postmortems as part of our ongoing efforts to improve our systems. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field with 5+ years of experience Experience programming in one of the following Languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, and Rust Familiar with Unix/Linux system internals, networking, and distributed systems Additional Information: Work Model: Hybrid (3 in, 2 remote) Pay Structure: Base + Bonus + RSUs Complete, Competitive Benefits Package No C2C at this time

US$175000 - US$260000 per annum
Seattle
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Senior System & Cloud Architect - Full Remote

Senior System & Cloud Architect - Full Remote Full Remote Position- Paris, France French and English - Mandatory Remote work 3rd of January 3 month rolling contract - 12 month project TJM: 500€ - 700€ Customer Details: My client is one of the biggest systems integrators in France and are a Microsoft gold partner. With 200,000 staff globally, the potiential to grow within the company is huge and the HQ is in Paris makes it more appealing! They have recenetly won a project for a Video Gaming Company based in Paris and need the support of an Architect to help them with the proof of concept, HLD and LLD and Production phase of their new Oracle Cloud Platform. Client offers a great opportunity for a long-term engagement, when you finish on this project, if they have the availability, they will propose you for another project. We have been partners with this client for over 5 years. We work with them all across Europe, and have consultant working within the team at present. Responsibilites: Participate in the different Project phases: functional analysis, setup, integration tests, data retrieval, UAT, support post go-live. Participate in Project Workshops and regular Project meetings. Provide functional expertise for the design of Finance processes and the redesign of the master data associated, particularly on Financial Planning, Consolidation, Reporting. Advise the program management team and challenge the integrator's core model design and implementation proposal (business processes, setups, integrations, transition phases). Coordinate the validation of all Project deliverables on the perimeter of responsibility (on the Project Streams) assigned. Functional architecture design documents Functional process design documents High level and detailed User Stories Setup, configuration, and setup guides Test plans, Integration testing Get in touch: erion.berisha(@)glocomms.com +44 20 3667 8378 www.linkedin.com/in/erion-berisha-a989a5269/

€500 - €700 per day
Paris
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Senior Cloud & Systems Architect

Senior Systems and Cloud Architect Remote (Paris) Working languages: French and English 12 month project on a rolling contract Start date: 3rd January 2023 CUSTOMER DETAILS Our client are a BIG systems integrators and Microsoft gold partner. They have 200,000 staff globally, with their HQ in Paris. They have recently won a project for a Video Gaming Company based in Paris and need the support of an Architect to help them with the Proof Of Concepts, Design and Production phase of their new Oracle Cloud Platform. Due to a lack of internal availability, client looking to freelance market for external expertise. Client offers a great opportunity for a long-term engagement, when you finish on this project, if they have the availability, they will propose you for another project. We have been partners with this client for over 5 years. We work with them all across Europe, and have consultant working within the team at present. DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES SERVICES Participate in the different Project phases: functional analysis, setup, integration tests, data retrieval, UAT, support post go-live. Participate in Project Workshops and regular Project meetings. Provide functional expertise for the design of Finance processes and the redesign of the master data associated, particularly on Financial Planning, Consolidation, Reporting. Advise the program management team and challenge the integrator's core model design and implementation proposal (business processes, setups, integrations, transition phases). Coordinate the validation of all Project deliverables on the perimeter of responsibility (on the Project Streams) assigned. DELIVERABLES Functional architecture design documents Functional process design documents High level and detailed User Stories Setup, configuration, and setup guides Test plans, Integration testing REQUIREMENTS At least 10+ years of experience in consulting or in finance industry At least 5+ years of leading an Oracle Cloud implementation, with at least a full E2E lifecycle implementation. Extended expertise on ORACLE Cloud products (modules, master data, integrations); Knowledge of ORACLE HCM is considered a plus. Knowledge of business processes, particularly within the Finance function (Financial Planning, Consolidation and Reporting). Experience with implementations in an IT ecosystem with both legacy systems and cloud-based solutions (with integrations, transitions phases...) Excellent capacity to translate business requirements in IT solutions design. Proficiency in all IT Projects phases Proactive mindset Excellent communication and collaboration skills, in a three-party context (integrator, client, consultant). Capacity to challenge, negotiate, arbitrate. Experience in media or entertainment industries is a plus. Join our team and contribute your expertise to a pivotal project within the exciting video-gaming industry. Email: Sarah.murphy(@)glocomms.com Tel: +44 20 7019 4105

€500 - €700 per day
Paris
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System Engineer - Remote

System Engineer Location: Toulouse, France 100% Remote Mission length: 12 months (up to 2 years) Start Date: 29th January 2024 Customer Details Glocomms is working with one of France's leading figures in the banking industry who are looking to the freelance market for external expertise. Client offers a great opportunity for a long-term engagement. We have been partners with this client for over 6 years. We work with them all across Europe, and have live consultants working within the team at present. Responsibilities This main pipeline of this project is a migration from Middleware to IBM Z Mainframe Infrastructure. As the migration has already begun earlier this year, the customer is looking for experts to dive into the current stage of the migration in order to support the security aspects of the new infrastructure. Candidates with expertise in System Automation are highly sought. Technical skills DB2, CICS, CST, CDP, IWS (RedHat) and Windows. System Automation If you feel you have the correct experience for this exciting mission, share your CV today to find out more!

€500 - €700 per day
Toulouse
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ServiceNow Specialist - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Introduction: We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Specialist to work on an exciting project implementing ServiceNow RPA in a Hospital Chain in Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and be able to work independently. This is a remote role and candidates must be based in Switzerland or the EU. Quick facts: Start date: 01.01.2024 Contract length: 12 month with renewable (Project scope 3 years) Interviews: scheduled asap this and next week Candidate location: Remote EU / preferably Switzerland Client location: Switzerland Responsibilities: Implementing ServiceNow RPA in a Hospital Chain in Switzerland. Working independently to deliver high-quality results. Collaborating with the team to ensure project delivery is on schedule. Providing technical support to the team. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest ServiceNow RPA tools and techniques. Skills: Technical Consultant Experiences in working with RPA Hub, RPA Development BUSINESS ANALYST / Technical Consultant ServiceNow Qualifications: C1 German speaking Proven track record in RPA ServiceNow Related Apply to this advert to find out more about this exciting role or send me a DM to set up a call!

Negotiable
Switzerland
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Data Architect

We have a current opportunity for a Data Architect on a contract basis. The position will be fully remote. For further information about this position please apply. Job Title: Freelance Data Architect - On-Premise to Azure Migration Location: Fully Remote Duration: 12 month renewable contract Company Overview: We are working with a leading global investment bank headquartered in France, known for its commitment to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction. As part of their ongoing digital transformation initiatives, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Freelance Data Architect to play a key role in the migration of their on-premise data systems to Microsoft Azure. Position Overview: The Freelance Data Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing a robust and scalable data architecture that aligns with the organization's business objectives and supports a seamless transition to the Azure cloud platform. This role requires a deep understanding of data management, security, and migration strategies, as well as hands-on experience with Azure services. Responsibilities: Assessment and Planning: Conduct a thorough analysis of existing on-premise data architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and data dependencies. Develop a comprehensive migration plan, considering data volumes, structures, and security constraints. Azure Architecture Design: Design scalable and efficient data solutions on the Azure platform. Select appropriate Azure services for data storage, processing, and analytics. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry regulations. Migration Execution: Lead and coordinate the execution of the migration plan. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition of data to Azure. Implement data validation processes to ensure accuracy post-migration. Performance Optimization: Optimize data workflows and processes to enhance performance in the Azure environment. Fine-tune configurations to achieve optimal resource utilization. Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue resolution. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, migration processes, and configurations. Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Data Architect with a focus on cloud migrations, preferably in the finance sector. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure services related to data, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, etc. Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and governance principles. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment. Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a plus.

£451 - £800 per day
France
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Manager of Cloud Operations

Manager of Cloud Operations | Houston, TX | Hybrid Firm: We are a leading SaaS provider, delivering an innovative business intelligence and data exploration platform that is reshaping the analytics landscape. Our platform offers a user-friendly interface, allowing decision-makers to analyse extensive datasets securely and efficiently in the cloud. With our solution, users can promptly address inquiries, facilitating accurate, data-driven decision-making. Role: As a Manager of Cloud Operations, you will be tasked with overseeing the development and operations of this firm's corporate cloud strategy! With that in mind, we are seeking a highly motivated individual who has recently stepped into a technical lead position, and are eager to act as a technical mentor to junior engineers within the team. Outside of deep cloud experience, we are looking for someone who also has solid vendor management and cost optimisation experience, as you identify the best services and tools for your responsibilities. Responsibilities: Manage, support, and scale the current cloud architecture (AWS preferred, multicloud best) Influence the migration of applications from our on prem environment to our cloud environment (re-architecture, best practices, cost optimisation) Collaborate with technical and non technical business units to understand necessary requirements to translate that into respective solutions (Security, Development, etc) Introduce industry best practices and act as the trusted resource for enterprise value improvement opportunities. Reinforce the importance of IaC, and implement respective automation where applicable Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant field (Computer Science best) 10+ years of Exp working in a related position within IT 7+ years of experience working with cloud computing technologies (AWS preferred, Multicloud best) Great experience managing key AWS Services and Tools including but not limited to IAM, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, and more Windows and Linux background preferred Languages of choice: Python (best), Powershell, or similar language Solid understanding of CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, and other related tools Experience leveraging monitoring tools such as Datadog, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus Containerization experience: Kubernetes and Docker, EKS as well Excellent communications skills working with technical colleagues and non technical colleagues A team oriented mentality, who promotes collaboration, goals, successes AND failures Deep passion for technology and maintaining cutting edge tech stacks

US$200000 - US$200001 per annum
Houston
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Tech Lead, Site Reliability Engineering

We have a current opportunity for a TikTok Lead SRE on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Dallas, TX on a hybrid basis. For further information about this position please apply.

Negotiable
Dallas
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Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Summary: The Cloud Engineer is responsible for developing state-of-the-art systems for one of Dallas's leaders in fintech. The Cloud Engineer will work within an energetic team to drive innovation, build software solutions, automate software pipelines, diagnose and fix software issues. The role presents an ideal opportunity for a technologist looking to work on the latest technology, make a significant impact, and deal with vast amounts of data. Responsibilities: Automate the software development life cycle and build pipelines to efficiently create large-scale deployments. Develop Application Performance Monitoring solutions to build the resiliency required of our applications. Build complex job orchestration chains using Airflow/Prefect so that our critical business processes can run at the appropriate times after meeting certain conditions. Build secure container images and other components for our compute and data platform. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in an object-oriented programming language (Python, C#, C++, Java, Rust), with Python preferred. 3+ years of experience in configuring and tuning cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), with AWS preferred. 2+ years of experience in building resilient CI/CD pipelines, strong knowledge of Git, and familiarity with a DevOps platform like GitLab, Jenkins or Bitbucket. 2+ years of experience in container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

Negotiable
Dallas
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Sr DevOps Engineer, Dallas

Summary: One of Dallas's leaders in fintech is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer to add value to their Platform Engineering team. This role plays a pivotal role in maintaining scalable solutions in the cloud. The ideal candidate has a strong mix of DevOps engineering and exposure to Software Engineering best practices. Responsibilities: Design, deploy and maintain scalable, highly available, secure, and fault tolerant systems on AWS. With Infrastructure as Code in mind, work towards refining or writing CI/CD pipelines for complete automation (including testing) Revise and/or propose solutions for continuous improvements in cloud cost management, health checks, security, monitoring, and control. Assist teams with troubleshooting at different layers of cloud-native applications. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in configuring and tuning cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), with AWS preferred. 1+ years of experience in building resilient CI/CD pipelines, strong knowledge of Git, and familiarity with a DevOps platform like GitLab, Jenkins or Bitbucket. 1+ years of experience in container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes. Demonstrated competency with at least 2 of the AWS services: EKS (or Kubernetes), Aurora PostgreSQL, Elasticache Redis (or Redis), OpenSearch (or ELK) boto3 (Cloudformation or terraform), DynamoDB (or MongoDB), AWS Glue (or EMR) 2+ years of experience with at least one of the programming languages - python, dotnet (C#) 1+ year experience with writing Infrastructure as Code with python/terraform/cloud formation.

Negotiable
Dallas
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IT Security Engineer

I'm currently working with an exciting Global Media Platform to bring on an IT Security Engineer to their growing security team. This role's primary responsibility is to spearhead the operation and maintenance of various security tools and systems within the enterprise to protect the organization's information assets. This is an extremely unique opportunity as there is immense room for growth within the organization and they are looking for extremely talented/innovative individuals to help take their security posture to the next level! Responsibilities Include: Planning, implementing and optimization of security tools. Spearhead maintenance of IT security infrastructure (Firewalls, IDS, EDR, DLP, CASB, SWG) and other technologies as well. Perform regular maintenance tasks such as patching security tools, updating signatures etc. Analyzing security alerts and incidents along with triaging and investigating security breaches and mitigation. Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to implement improvements in security tool operations and configurations. Maintain proper documentation for reporting and auditing purposes Stay abreast with latest security threats and vulnerabilities. Deployment of new security tools and technologies Developing and maintaining security documentation (policies, procedures, and guidelines) Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Compute Science, Cybersecurity or related field. 5 + years of experience of experience in a cybersecurity role. Expertise with tools such as IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, security monitoring etc Expertise of incident response process and procedures. Programming skills and tools operation automation Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CIW are preferred. If this sounds like an ideal opportunity for you, apply now!

US$160000 - US$230000 per year
San Jose
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News & Insights

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Performance over Presence

​For the past year, the high-speed mass adoption of flexible working required employers to redefine and re-examine the workplace. As expected, forward-thinking Tech and IT companies that embrace digital transformation were the ones that continued to thrive in this new environment. If flexible agility, cloud technology, and secure infrastructures are signs of permanent change, what does this mean for technology firms? ​Our latest Career Insight, ‘Performance over Presence’ offers an in-depth analysis into the hybrid-remote approach; a business model which intertwines remote with working present on-site. If the evolving experience-based hybrid approach is to be established, institutions may be likely to explore the potential benefits and caveats to this structure.Does the hybrid-remote model support workers and simultaneously avoid an eroding of company culture? How can leaders manage performance with geographically dispersed teams? Can hybrid working arrangements prevent a cacophony between employers and employees? At Glocomms, these are the questions that have defined our post-pandemic conversations. Perhaps, the hybrid-style approach allows employees to be part of an integrated strategy and offers a window into a more purpose-driven and brighter future for the workplace. ​

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How to Avoid a Talent Exodus Post-Pandemic

​​Nobody yet knows what the legacy of COVID-19 will be. HR and recruitment experts are increasingly concerned businesses which do survive this period will face a further crisis in the shape of talent acquisition and retention in ‘the new normal’.​Anxiety about the workforce is not new: a recent PWC study found 80% of CEOs are either extremely or somewhat concerned about their organisation’s ability to access skilled labour in the future. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates this problem in two ways: high-quality employees are more essential than ever, as businesses prepare to recover and relaunch; and the lockdown period has given many workers a new level of clarity about their work-life dynamic. The result could be a mass exodus of talent post-pandemic.For example, in a recent poll, 82% of tech professionals say they want their employer to encourage more working from home in the future. This is not necessarily bad news for employers: it is an opportunity to accelerate changes to workplace organisation which were already well underway before 2020 reared its head.From remote working and digital transformation to transparency, communication and support, there needs to be a wholesale rethinking of how successful employers treat their staff and go about their business post-pandemic. Leaders and management must demonstrate how much they value their talent, and provide real incentives for high calibre employees to stick with them. Download our full guideto learn more about the five fundamental ways to avoid a talent exodus and keep you seats filled with the best talent: 1. Consistent Communication 2. Transparency and Openness 3. Adapt and Innovate to meet Employees’ Needs 4. Provide Support and Authority 5. Foreground meaning and Plan for the Long Term​

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Working from Home is the Key to Diversity

​Tech companies who offer more flexible working arrangements are employers of choice; joining the ranks of tech companies like Twitter who have announced working from home will be the new norm, forever.It will come as no surprise that 82% of the tech workforce want the flexibility to work from home. It may surprise you, however, to learn that working from home can boost the participation of women, people with disabilities, and contingent workers.How can working from home boost diversity? Download this free resource to find out.

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Alleviate Video Call Fatigue With These Top 5 Tips

​​Many of us are working in a virtual office these days. For professionals working in the technology sector, that might mean more time in front of the camera than you signed up for. Even those who usually have the verve and stamina to withstand back-to-back meetings may experience video call fatigue.Why the video call fatigue?Evolving from social animals, most human communication is non-verbal. In face-to-face conversations, we gain additional meaning from the way people act. We read each other’s hand gestures, body language, and facial expressions to pick up social cues and infer meaning. For most people, it takes little conscious effort to analyze these cues. In real life, we know if someone is fidgeting or looking away frequently that it may be time for a break. Video calling can compromise these deep-rooted skills; the video quality might be poor due to a lousy internet connection, or the person might only be partially in view so you cannot read their posture on hand gestures. Unlike real-life conversations, video calling can require sustained and intense attention to glean meaning. Predominately relying on verbal communication is tiring, according to a study conducted by Marc-Andre Reinhard and Siegfried L. Sporer, creating video call fatigue.Video calling can also force the current public health crisis into the forefront of our minds; prompting anxiety and fatigue. Gianpeiero Petriglieri, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, argues, “The video call is our reminder of the people we have lost temporarily. It is the distress that every time you see someone online, such as your colleagues, that reminds you we should really be in the workplace together.”If you find yourself growing tired from back-to-back video calls, try one of these top 5 tips:  1. Reduce the number of faces A conference call can magnify existing issues with video calling. Commonly used video conferencing software can allow tens to hundreds of people to simultaneously share their video. This forces the central vision of the brain to decipher so many people at once that it can be difficult to concentrate and understand the speaker. Writing in the National Geographic, Julia Sklar says that “the brain becomes overwhelmed by unfamiliar excess stimuli while being hyper-focused on searching for non-verbal cues that it can’t find.” If you are attending a presentation, ask the speaker if they can turn off everyone else’s video. For re-occurring group calls, communicate to whoever is leading the meeting that you are experiencing video call fatigue. Ask if a rule can be set that video is not required, or that callers take it in turns to turn their video on when they are speaking.  2. Create different spacesThe context of our different social roles has collapsed. Today, we meet our colleagues, partners, parents, friends and employers in the same space – our computer window. This phenomenon—known as context collapse—happens when different aspects of our lives that are normally physically detached are combined to blur separation boundaries. In turn, context collapse can have negative psychological effects and the attenuation of self-identity. This is also why video calls with friends and family can also be tiring; they become associated with work and obligation.Now more than ever, we need to find ways to create buffers between different aspects of our lives. Our environment affects our decision-making and our concentration. Research finds that a work environment activates cognitive resources and association relating to work behavior; increasing decision-making abilities and concentration. If you can, create different spaces at home for your personal and professional life – even if that just means changing ends on the kitchen table or never working from the couch. Likewise, try to avoid answering text messages from friends or family during work. Creating transition periods between video calls will also prevent fatigue. Whether doing a bit of exercise, making a drink, or stretching – try a new activity between calls to help refresh yourself. 3. Give your eyes a breakWe hardly blink when we stare at screens compared to face-to-face interactions. One study found that blinking decreases by 66% from an average of 18 blinks per minute. This can cause our eyes to get more dry, irritated and tired than normal in what is known as ‘computer vision syndrome’ or digital eye strain, which 60-90% of office workers suffer varying degrees of. Other signs to look out for are blurred vision or tensions headaches. What can do you do to combat it? Try the ’20-20-20’ rule: every 20 minutes take 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away. If you’re not sure of distance, just try and find something that is furthest from view to focus on. It’s also recommended that you take a break from all your digital devices every two hours for 15 minutes so that your eyes can have a rest. Try to position yourself where natural light is not reflecting harshly on your screen. If that isn’t possible, ask your employer if they can provide anti-glare filters; removable panels that fit over your computer screen and help prevent glare. 4. Turn off your cameraUnlike real-life conversations, video calls force you to stare at your own face for long periods of time. For some, this can be an unwelcome distraction by causing worry about your own appearance or how you are coming across. According to media and business psychologist Charlotte Armitage, “The additional psychological processing involved in attending to one’s own behavior and actions, as mirrored by the online platform, can be draining for a whole number of reasons. At the very least, it adds an additional level of stimuli that you wouldn’t have had in a face to face meeting.”Consider switching off your video, particularly if you are in listening mode or are being presented too. Several studies show that people listen more attentively to phone calls and also experience less stress, as it more closely mirrors a real-life conversation rather than feeling they are giving a performance. If you can’t turn off your camera, consider moving your screen off to the side, instead of straight ahead. This can help you concentrate better by focusing on listening rather than watching. 5. Ask if a task really needs a meetingUltimately, the only way to prevent video call fatigue is to reduce their amount. Next time you are about to schedule a meeting, or are invited to one, ask yourself if this needs to be a video call. In fact, does this task need a meeting at all? Not all decisions require a meeting, so think whether you can move a project forwards via email, chat, or even a quick phone call. With many of us working from home, fears about productivity, belonging, or even visibility may prompt us to get in front of the camera. Save yourself and your colleagues from video fatigue by hitting pause on those calendar invites.​To learn more, download How to Ace a Virtual Interview, Being Business Critical in the New Virtual Workplace, Hiring Business-Critical Talent Through Video Interviews, or How to Virtually Onboard New Talent.

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How to Ace a Virtual Interview

Video interviews have begun growing in popularity, however as the Covid-19 epidemic continues, this method of interviewing has become a prominent part of companies’ application process. But video interviews come with a new set of difficulties.For many tech professionals in Germany, a video interview may seem simple as it’s in the comfort of your own home. However making a great impression can prove more challenging compared to face-to-face interviews. Unlike a traditional in-person interview, you’re in control of your environment, so it’s important to ensure that your surroundings allow you to make the best first impression.Download this guide for top tips on how to prepare and succeed in this type of interview. From advice on your body language to preventing technology issues; this guide is here to ensure you create the best impression of yourself.

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How to Look Beyond the CV to Find the Right Talent

​While CVs are useful for hiring managers who are looking to employ within the German technology sector in terms of being able to tick the ‘must have’ boxes for required skills, there is a lot they can’t tell you about a candidate. Candidates are also likely to exaggerate about their skills and achievements on a CV, or make out they had more responsibility in a previous role than they actually held. When hiring for new roles in the tech sector, it is more useful to look beyond the CV to find those soft skills and personality traits which will fit in your unique culture and the requirements of your team. A resume, however impressive, cannot tell you if a candidate has enthusiasm, drive or an infectious positive personality. This article will help hiring managers look for these qualities during the recruitment process, and how to test a candidate beyond telling you how good they are, but instead showing you what they are capable of. ​​

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