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Something is off then. Are they in big cities? Do they not know where/how to apply? We’ve had a hard time hiring anyone, including entry level.
by jshen 5y ago
Something is off then. Are they in big cities? Do they not know where/how to apply? We’ve had a hard time hiring anyone, including entry level.
- whimsicalism 5y agoI mean, what sort of compensation are you offering? Also - I'm talking about last year, not now. But I am recently out of college and have not even passed resume screen by a few companies despite referral, credentials, etc.
- jshen 5y agoWe’re not a big tech company, so comp isn’t quite what it is at Amazon, FB, etc. but, it’s solid. 100k+ salary, annual grant of restricted stock units, good health and other benefits etc. Having said that, there’s a contradiction in claiming that college grads can’t find jobs while suggesting that a company offering six figures can’t find people because of comp.
- whimsicalism 5y ago> while suggesting that a company offering six figures can’t find people because of comp. Never said that - but if you had answered $50k, I probably would have! I'm surprised you are having trouble hiring people - but perhaps if you are in the Bay and hiring new grads, they might be surprised when it is in the low $100ks.
- zo1 5y agoAre you offering remote? That might be a big factor that could influence things at this point in time.
- jshen 5y agoWe do, but that’s not the point. Someone suggested that new comp sci grads are having a very hard time finding work. I don’t believe that given how hot the market is right now. If anyone is having real trouble, then they are either being selective (won’t move to a big city, have high demands, etc), OR something is wrong. Maybe their resume is terrible, maybe they are bad at interviews, etc.
- whimsicalism 5y agoThere are many companies where I don't get past the resume screen as a new grad, meanwhile the companies I do get interviews with will come back with an offer >$200k. But I have to apply to 20-30 companies to get 1 interview, so there is clearly a problem at the resume-screening stage for new grads.
- jshen 5y agoThat’s because a recruiter or HR person screens resumes at most big companies. I always tell them to send me all the resumes so I can screen them myself. Have to find a way to get past the HR screen until you have experience. Somethings that work: go to meetups. Often times the hiring manager or a tech team member is there and you can meet them directly. Apply at startups that don’t have a recruiting department yet. Email the tech team directly if you can figure out who they are.
- bboylen 5y agoWhat city are you in, if I may ask?
- jshen 5y agoWe offices in several cities. LA, Seattle, and more.
- akomtu 5y agoHave you adjusted your pay for inflation? The rent prices have nearly doubled in ten years, so if you offer 100k today, it's like offering 60k in 2011.
- jshen 5y agoStarting salaries were around 75-80k ten years ago. Again, there’s a contradiction in the claim that college grads in comp sci can’t find jobs, and the suggestion you are making.