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Tips for job seekers and hiring companies: Tailor your resume, network, and be human

Watch this video interview with Jeremy Neff, volunteer organizer for DevOpsDays Raleigh.

Jeremy Neff is a volunteer organizer for DevOpsDays Raleigh with a background in technical project management. He sat down with the All Things Open team to talk about the current hiring market in the technology space, his experience in searching for a new role in today’s environment, and tips for job seekers and hiring companies.

Editor’s note: Jeremy started a new position in June 2024. Congrats, and thanks sharing your story.

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Key takeaways

  • Tailor your resume to the specific job you are applying for
  • Networking is paramount for today’s job market
  • Nobody’s going to meet all the requirements of a job posting
  • Job seekers can be in a vulnerable state, be human
  • Scoping down exactly what you’re looking for takes time and thought

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