Insights for Mission-Driven Hiring

Talent, tech, and startup strategies from the hatch I.T. team.

5 Ways to Make Your Engineering Resume Stand Out

5 Ways to Make Your Engineering Resume Stand Out

New Year, new me. This saying has permeated deeply into our culture. We like the idea of starting fresh, finally tackling those challenges that we pushed off in the previous year and reflecting on what we perceive we can do better. We say, “this year will be...

Scale4Startups: The New Way of Recruiting

When you think of traditional staffing firms, what immediately comes to mind? Pesty recruiters who always have the “perfect” candidate or job? Spam emails? Slow and daunting processes? Honestly, we think many companies and job seekers shudder at the idea of working...

Why VC Firms Trust hatch IT

Why VC Firms Trust hatch IT

It's no secret, folks, that the D.C. Metro area continues to build a reputation as a hotbed for innovative startups. This innovation and growth could not be possible without strong venture activity over the last few years.  In a recent report from Pitchbook (source:...

How a Startup Can Instantly Become More Competitive

How a Startup Can Instantly Become More Competitive

Salary is consistently reported as one of the top things developers look for when trying to switch jobs. Unfortunately, this is normally the one thing that early staged companies have the biggest trouble with being competitive on. We are constantly asked by our...

Key Cultural Attributes for Engineers in a Tech Start-Up

Key Cultural Attributes for Engineers in a Tech Start-Up

There are a number of attributes that are uniquely suited to startups, but it can often be tough for founders who are hiring to define what those are.  At hatch IT, we partner with engineering executives of tech startups in the ongoing battle to recruit the developer...