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How important is a university degree?

How important is a university degree? It’s a question that has long been debated and even more so since the pandemic. On the one hand, obtaining a degree can come with various benefits, graduates can have more job opportunities and the potential to earn more. On the other hand, more companies are looking at skills over education.

Career path guide: What is a Software Developer

If you love to solve problems, have a passion for technology, and think outside the box, then a job as a Software Developer may be for you. It is a broad field with endless information out there, but we have done the research and compiled a list of everything you need to know. From job descriptions to the skills and education required and possible career path – this is your essential guide.

How to find (and land) a remote job

Working from home is ideal. You don’t have to contend with traffic which means you have more time and you usually get to work flexible hours. The best part is you can be employed by a company based anywhere in the world! What’s great is that more workplaces are giving employees the option to work from home. We’ve put together this guide on how to find a remote job.

Dina Mohammad-Laity on Data, going viral, empowering women, and an eye-opening trip to Antarctica

For Salt’s latest Women in Tech interview, we spoke to Dina Mohammad-Laity, Director of Data Science at Talabat, to discuss creativity in data, her best piece of advice, paving the way for other women to succeed and lots more.

How to hire an expert developer

Let’s be honest; hiring an expert developer can be a hassle. It is a competitive market and finding the right candidate takes time, effort and money. What’s more, you need to find someone who can excel in their role and bring value to your company while also fitting into your work culture and getting along with your employees.

How to stand out as a contractor or freelancer

One of our frequently asked questions is how to stand out as a freelancer or contractor. The main difference between freelancers and contractors is that freelancers usually work on multiple projects for different clients whereas contractors tend to work on larger, fixed projects for a certain time period, typically on-site. Freelancing or contracting are ideal…

Tips on how to hire a Social Media Marketer

Having a strong web presence is crucial for any business but it’s a lot easier said than done – especially if you are trying to do it all on your own. If you are struggling to maintain your social media accounts on top of all your other work obligations, it may be time to call in an expert. But where do you begin? How do you hire a Social Media Marketer? And how do you know you need one?

Aotearoa AI Summit

Salt’s Consultant Rich Jee from our Auckland office shares his key takeaways from the Aotearoa AI Summit on Wednesday, 12th May. The AI Forum’s Aotearoa AI Summit that I attended last Wednesday at the AUT Conference Centre was awesome! I’m used to going to conferences, summits, and the like, and sitting there listening to speakers…

Hiring contractors in the Middle East?

The importance of normalising mental health conversations in Cape Town

Salt Digital Recruitment have partnered with Little Lions Child Coaching in South Africa for 2021 to help raise funds and awareness of their free mental health care and workshops they provide to children (8 – 13 years old) living in different communities in Cape Town. Stijn de Leeuw, founder of Little Lions Coaching has written…

How to create an inclusive culture in a start-up

Organisational cultures are a vital aspect within any organisation, defining how the company and its people operate and interact with each other to achieve their goals. However, creating an inclusive culture is no easy feat, especially in a start-up environment with constantly shifting priorities. For the latest instalment of our Diversity and Inclusion interview series,…

Back to office anxiety? You’re not alone

If you are feeling uneasy or anxious about what the future holds, know that you are not alone. Not only have we had to navigate the unknown territories that come with a global pandemic but our lives have had to adapt and shift to a new way of working in a professional capacity. Over the…