May 2013
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May's Newest Job Postings: Education, Crafting,...
Relay School of Education, an education innovator, needs an experienced open-source developer as soon as possible. Make an impact and help improve our public schools!
weCraft, a startup making it easier to find the supplies to make the crafts we post on our online inspiration boards, is looking for a UI superhero!
Affirma, a consulting firm recently selected as a Top 100 Best Workplace in...
April 2013
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Congratulations Juliana and Kwarter!
Not long ago, I began a job hunt that I knew could potentially last for months. I was fairly new to the tech world and, being self-taught, anticipated that my journey to join a company would be a rather difficult one.
But then, I stumbled on Whitetruffle.
Hmm, a service that matched me to companies based on my profile and sent me email notifications when I had promising opportunities...
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Applying Lean Startup Methodology to Coffee...
Being lean is more than a business strategy - it’s a lifestyle. It’s a great way to find product/market fit. It’s also the best way to learn how to make the best possible coffee.
Last year, I started roasting my own beans using nothing but a heavy pot on the stove. With small batches using only a half-cup of green coffee beans at a time, I was able to speed my way through...
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We Found You a Job - Now We'll Find You Love!
This morning we announced new, improved profiles for companies. Now we’d like to announce something even more exciting for candidates - Whitetruffle Dating! We’ve always been excited about bringing the romance back to job search. Now we’re bringing the romance back to romance. With algorithms!
The average job lasts 4.6 years while the average length of marriages that end in...
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New and Improved Company Profiles!
One of the many benefits Whitetruffle gives to companies is the ability to refine their pitch. With a steady stream of candidates it is easier to see how changing messaging and highlighting what makes your company an ideal place to work can increase your chances of meeting the people you are interested in.
We’ve now made it even easier to point out the things that make your company...
March 2013
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Attracting - and Retaining - Female Engineers
It’s Women’s History Month. Every year it seems there are an even greater number of articles and blog posts on women in the workplace. This year, “Why aren’t there more women in tech?” seems to be the most popular variation on the theme. As the Fairy Queen at Whitetruffle, I have been asked by multiple companies about what they can do to attract and hire more women...
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New Jobs - Women in Tech, Connecting Low-Income...
Lovely is an app that lets renters search for apartments visually on a map, with trustworthy real-time data, while providing tools along the way to help them land the place they want. They are searching for a lead iOS developer.
CoachUp, a website helping kids change the trajectory of their lives through sports by connecting athletes with private coaches, need a senior Ruby on Rails engineer.
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Pi Day Celebrations!
Tomorrow, at least for people who use the completely nonsensical American version of date notation, is 3/14 - Pi Day! San Francisco has the dual advantages of (1) making anything into an excuse for a party and (2) being just a bit geeky. There are so many places to celebrate in the city tomorrow!
The Exploratorium will be hosting it’s 25th Annual Pi Day Celebration at their new location...
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February 2013
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Newest Jobs on Whitetruffle. Interested?
Pixalate, the only big data expert in real-time campaign reporting, is searching for a UI engineer and Java engineer.
Whitetruffle, (THAT’S US!!!), is hunting for a seasoned UI developer and a Mobile engineer.
Zappos, a company we’re pretty sure you’re aware of, needs a Java/JMS engineer.
Cloud Nine by Boingo, a media platform that enables brand advertisers to sponsor free...
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The Culture Secret - FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!
We are lucky to have a friend like Dr. Vik. He is an expert in creating empowering company cultures and he helped us out when we were an even earlier startup than we are now. Before Whitetruffle existed, Dr. Vik held the role of Coach at Zappos.com, where he helped to engage and empower the employees and drive culture. Before joining the team at Zappos, he founded and directed one of the most...
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Event Planning, Adventures, and Virtual Reality...
Some of our newest positions this week:
LearnVest, located in Greenwich Villiage and one of Fast Company’s Top 25 Women-Run Startups to Watch, is looking for an iOS developer and a Solutions Architect with lots of big data experience.
OkCupid Labs, one of our very favorite dating sites, needs someone with Rails experience for a VP of Engineering position.
Delphi Solutions, a company developing...
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Applying Classic Algorithms to Mate Selection
This last weekend I went on a ski retreat for the seriously geeky with about 50 other people. After we finished a carefully prepared paleo/primal meal, we gathered for microtalks on advanced origami, lifehacking, and the application of mathematics to mate selection.
We’re in the business of applying algorithmic learning to job matching, so math and dating seemed like the perfect topic for...
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New Jobs - Productivity Apps, Robotics,...
Lumos Labs, the world’s largest provider of “brain games” is looking for a Data Analytics and Visualization engineer.
Skim.me, developing individualized, aggregated feeds prioritized by how much time you have and what you’re in the mood for to combat information overload, need a Lead Architect.
Infinit, a French startup building a peer-to-peer application that facilitates...
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What is the Most Popular Programming Language?
How do we determine the most popular programming languages? Is the the languages we use the most? Is it based on what companies are asking for? Or should we base it on what most developers prefer to work in?
Our partner, CodeEval - a platform used by developers to showcase their skills, also allows companies to set coding challenges to test the skills of developers they are interested in. Based...
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New Jobs on Whitetruffle!
There’s still a lot of Wednesday left - and we already have so many new, challenging positions to match you with. Any of these look interesting?
Appeagle, a startup in New Jersey focusing on helping online retailers capture more sales by optimizing their pricing, needs a C# developer.
Pushpins, is looking for four new developers in their San Francisco office (walking distance from...
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“Well, you guys are the best, literally. I get the best people through you, and...”
– Rick Fulton, Cofounder and CTO - Bloodhound
January 2013
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Have You Heard of the J1 Visa?
We are so lucky to have Mehdi interning with our marketing department. During the process of bringing him to San Francisco, we learned about and were able to take advantage of the J1 visa. More information and details here and here. This lesser-known visa allows interns to stay and work in the United States through the duration of their internship as long as they commit to returning to their...
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Marketing, Sales, and Biz Dev - OH MY!
As you may have heard - Whitetruffle is now matching business professionals in addition to software engineers. Our companies are almost as excited as we are. Want to see a few of our newest business positions?
Kaon Interactive, makers of an innovative, touch-driven 3D marketing tool, is is looking for a Vice President of Sales.
beRecruited, a startup helping high school student athletes connect...
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Newest Jobs on Whitetruffle
OKCupid Labs, creators of one of the best dating sites around, just posted three new openings today: Senior Rails Engineer, Frontend Conversion, and iOS/Mobile. OKCupid Labs is an incubator space for their new projects and concepts.
HighTable, a site helping people solicit qualified professional advice from your peers, is looking for a UX Designer.
Rotunda Software, a leader in volunteer...
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Productivity Tools
For me, each new year is an opportunity to reevaluate and improve both personally and professionally. New Year’s Eve I generally spend working out goals and projects, New Year’s day is spent mapping that out into quarterly action plans. Keeping productive and managing goals to keep them top-of-mind throughout the year can be challenging, but possible and well worth it. Here are a few...
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Now testing business, sales & marketing talent
It’s been an extraordinary 2012 for Whitetruffle, placing many software engineers in some of the hottest companies around, in many locations around the country - San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Boston etc…
The most popular request from both companies and candidates was this: expand beyond software engineers. Towards the end of last year, we opened up to designers. Now, we’re...
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Top 5 Reasons Companies Choose Whitetruffle
Yesterday we posted the top 5 reasons job seekers choose Whitetruffle. Today, we want to highlight why over 900 companies have chosen Whitetruffle to source the talent they need.
1. It’s a time saver! Searching, messaging, and followup using traditional sourcing tool can eat up a lot of your day. Whitetruffle sends curated recommendations tailored to your company’s needs.
“I...
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Top 5 Reasons Job Seekers Choose Whitetruffle
When it comes to job search, there are many options available. Some services focus on scraping the internet for more efficient search, some let you sell yourself to the highest bidder, others made video interviewing easy.
84% of our surveyed users say that they would recommend Whitetruffle to their friends. With all the different services available, you’re probably wondering what makes...
December 2012
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Education in the New Age
Peter Thiel has predicted that education will be the next bubble to burst - comparing it to the housing bubble that left many with loans they were unable to repay, the investment they had made in their security lost. There are many startups currently considering the problems around education. A quick canvas of the companies on Whitetruffle looking for engineers provides a glimpse into the wide...
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Tech Job Predictions for 2013
US Employment’s Economic Outlook: The economy in 2012 has been difficult for many - and that difficulty has been reflected in hiring trends. While software engineers have continued to be in high demand, the trend towards lower unemployment and increased hiring will certainly help the tech industry too. The recession has hurt, but companies have found ways to work through it. According to Moody’s...
What name for my baby?
My wife and I are expecting our first baby. It’s a very exciting time for us, and we’re going through what every parent has been through: choosing a name.
At this point (the birth is planned in a few days), we’ve looked everywhere. All the apps, websites, books etc… Then suddenly, I thought there was one last thing to do: look at the most popular names on Whitetruffle!...
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Company Holiday Parties?
Company holiday party season is here! If your company is hosting one, it’s a good idea to go. Company parties can be a blend of work and social. Throw some alcohol into the mix, and it can sometimes be hard to figure out exactly what kind of behavior is appropriate. We’ve got some tips:
1. Talk To Everyone
Holiday parties are a great opportunity to get to know the people in your...
November 2012
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The Difference Between Action and Intention
In 2012, 64% of people who are currently employed reported being open to a new job (Bureau of Labor Statistics). 52% of these people we would classify as “passive” candidates - but what does that really mean?
When a candidate creates a profile on Whitetruffle, they are give the option to choose an intention: “Active” or “Passive.” We take this stated...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re putting match expirations on hold from Thursday until Monday morning. Enjoy the holiday!
We also would like to take the opportunity to let the companies and individuals who use our service know how thankful we are for every one of you.
“I’m thankful to be able to work with a group of awesome people to change people’s lives and also to have so many loyal customers,...
