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In the dynamic talent landscape of 2026, relying on gut feelings for hiring decisions is a costly mistake. Recruiting metrics provide objective data to measure efficiency, effectiveness, and impact on business goals.
Talnflo team · · 8 min read
The tools that promised to make hiring easier made it louder instead. Here is why we think verification, not another filter, is the fix.
Talnflo team · · 2 min read
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) revolutionized how we provision and manage cloud resources. Terraform, as a leading IaC tool, allows teams to define their infrastructure in declarative configuration files. However, just like application code, Terraform configurations are prone to errors.
Talnflo team · · 8 min read
In the competitive landscape of software engineering recruitment, simply submitting a resume no longer guarantees an interview. Hiring managers and recruiters face an overwhelming volume of applications. They need efficient ways to filter candidates and verify their identity and skills early in the process. A video verified candidate profile addresses this…
Talnflo team · · 4 min read
Fractional leadership is an executive-level role held on a part-time or contract basis. Instead of hiring a full-time Vice President of Engineering or CTO, a company engages a fractional leader for a specific portion of their time, say 10-20 hours a week, or for a defined project. This model allows businesses to access top-tier talent without the overhead…
Talnflo team · · 12 min read
Contributing to open source can be a rewarding pathway to career growth. It offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills, learn new technologies, and collaborate with a global community. However, to truly benefit, your contributions must be strategic. This means aligning your efforts with your specific career objectives. Random contributions, while…
Talnflo team · · 7 min read
The modern job market is highly competitive. With online job boards making it easier than ever to apply, a single job posting can attract hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applicants. This volume creates a challenge for both candidates and recruiters.
Talnflo team · · 9 min read
The remote job market has evolved significantly, demanding a specific approach to job applications. Employers are looking for candidates who can not only perform tasks but also thrive in an independent, distributed work environment. This means your resume needs to communicate more than just your technical skills. It needs to show you are a remote-ready…
Talnflo team · · 9 min read
Climate tech engineering is a rapidly expanding field focusing on developing and deploying technologies to address climate change. This includes solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate impacts, and enhancing environmental sustainability. From renewable energy systems to advanced carbon capture, engineers are at the forefront of…
Talnflo team · · 8 min read
Engineering hiring in 2026 is paradoxically saturated and selective. Recruiters see thousands of resumes that look similar, and the candidates who get pulled out of the stack aren't necessarily the most qualified - they're the most legible. Here are seven tactics that actually move you from 'one of many' to 'worth a call', drawn from how technical…
Talnflo team · · 4 min read
Comparing software engineering offers in 2026 is a math problem layered on a values problem. The math part - total compensation across base, bonus, equity, sign-on - is often computed wrong because candidates use one-year snapshots instead of multi-year totals. The values part - culture, manager, stack, growth - gets ignored until after acceptance. Here's…
Talnflo team · · 4 min read
Skill assessments - coding tests, technical screens, role-specific evaluations - have become a standard part of software engineering hiring in 2026. Some are required to advance, some are optional but boost your candidacy, and some are time-wasters that don't move outcomes. This guide helps you decide when to invest the time and when to skip.
Talnflo team · · 4 min read
