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Who’s Hiring Wednesday: June 24, 2015
Part of the WTIA’s mission is to grow a strong and sustainable workforce, which means we’re passionate about keeping local talent plugged into our state’s technology industry. In addition to our job board, every Wednesday we’ll be keeping you connected to Washington’s job market with the latest in local hiring news.
Twitter Expands Seattle Office in Century Square Building
Puget Sound Business Journal | Emily Parkhurst | June 24
“Twitter is expanding its Seattle footprint and will have room for another 100 employees in its new space.
The San Francisco social media company said this week it would take over another floor in the Century Square building at 1501 Fourth Ave. in downtown Seattle, according to a report in the tech news site GeekWire. After the expansion, Twitter will have space for 200 employees in Seattle.”
Latest Local Job Postings for Twitter
Auth0 Secures $6.9M to Help App Developers Simplify User Logins
GeekWire | James Risley | June 24
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/auth0-secures-6-9m-in-funding-to-simplify-building-user-logins/
“Bellevue-based Auth0 announced today that it has raised $6.9 million in funding. The startup provides a way for developers to easily set up authentication and identity verification for logins and enterprise solutions…With this new round of funding, Auth0 plans to hire new employees and spread the word about its services by putting more money into sales and marketing.”
Latest Local Job Postings for Auth0
5 Interview Questions Aspiring Data Analysts Must Be Able to Answer
TechRepublic | Mary Shacklett | June 22
“If you’re a newly minted data analyst job candidate, you might be unsure how to prepare for an interview. Here are five opening interview questions that you’re likely to get from prospective employers hiring for a big data analyst position.”
The Companies with the Most STEM Job Openings Right Now
Forbes | Kathryn Dill | June 19
“Month after month, employers’ demand for STEM professionals outstrips the supply of qualified candidates. To determine which companies are currently hiring the most STEM professionals, Forbes turned to job search site Indeed.com, which reviewed all postings for open STEM jobs, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine application.”
View the 20 Companies with the Most Stem Jobs Here
Seattle Startup Tests Ways to Attract Under-Represented Applicants
Xconomy | Benjamin Romano | June 19
“If actions speak louder than words, Seattle startup Glowforge is becoming a leading voice on the tech industry’s diversity problem—and potential ways to address it. The company, which is building a consumer-grade laser cutter, announced this week a $5,000 bounty ‘for referrals that lead to us hiring under-represented minorities.’”
Latest Local Job Postings for Glowforge
Dropbox Opens Seattle Office in Columbia Center
Puget Sound Business Journal | Emily Parkhurst | June 17
“Dropbox has about a dozen tech employees in Seattle now, the company said in a press release, but plans to hire 50 for the new space on the 64th floor that will have spectacular views of the entire region.”
Latest Local Job Postings for Dropbox
Boeing CTO: Here’s What I Look for When Hiring Recent Grads
GeekWire | Taylor Soper | June 16
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/boeing-cto-heres-what-i-look-for-when-hiring-recent-grads/
“Tracy spent most of his 30-minute speech talking about a recent study that explored how technology is impacting the world of manufacturing. But the first audience question after his talk was about what qualifications, experiences, and skill-sets Boeing looks for when hiring potential employees fresh out of college. Tracy’s answer was about balance — Boeing wants employees that can think like an entrepreneur, but also understand the basic principles often taught in school.”
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