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How To Prepare For A Technical Test
As part of many interview processes, candidates will be required to complete a technical test. This may be a written test or a face-to-face process, and it can often be a stage of the interview process where an otherwise well-suited candidate may struggle, as it could be outside of the scope of what they’re…
Is It Time For An AWS Certification?
More than ever, we’re hearing from our clients that AWS certifications are something they’re looking for in their prospective employees. Not only does it show you have technical expertise and formalized training in the field, it will also garner you access, as the candidate, to a larger pay packet. Who should complete an AWS…
Emerging trends and the future of data and Artificial Intelligence
Concrete predictions about the future of the world of data are impossible to make – as with any technical industry, the changes are coming quickly and are often difficult to predict or see coming. In truth the Sydney and Australian technology landscape is probably a couple of years behind the major hubs of Europe…
What defines a data scientist?
Everyone is looking for a data scientist, but for a position in such high demand there’s no clear definition of what the job title describes. I’ve tried to get to the bottom of figuring out what’s involved. A company new in the data journey may think they need a data scientist, but they’re probably…
How To Shape Up Your Resume
Ready to tackle a new challenge? Haven’t updated your CV in a few years? Here’s some tips on making sure your resume sits at the top of the pile. Length As a general rule of thumb your resume won’t be read for more than 20 seconds. If you’re lucky. Keep it under 2 pages…
How To Keep Your Tech Skills Relevant
In a dynamic and evolving tech landscape, your skills are your greatest asset, and your biggest challenge. What is useful and in demand one year may become obsolete (or at least less applicable) the next. Employer appetites for skills obviously reflects these shifting technical developments, so it’s your prerogative to stay current and ahead…
It’s time for a move to New York, New York!
1. Art Attack New York is the cultural centre of the planet! From fine dining to street food, galleries, museums and fashion, there’s no other place on earth where there’s more to do. 2. All Business As the home of many of the brands and businesses you’ve grown up knowing, not to mention Wall Street,…
Why You Should Be In Sydney For Tech
If you’re in technology, there’s a raft of reasons why a move to Sydney should be on the cards. 1. The Harbour CIty If you don’t live here, you probably should. That’s the sentiment of everyone at the Motion Recruitment offices anyway, an equal blend of locals and ex-pats who’ve traveled the world and settled…
New Year, New Gear: Why We’re Investing In Ourselves
If you’re taking the time to read this article, chances are you’ve taken our new website for a spin. We’re pretty excited about how it looks and the story it tells. Our old site, if you remember, was a bit of a relic; we hadn’t updated the tech or content since our earliest days,…