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Industry Trends & Research
12.06.2022
As we round out 2022, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the state of the tech industry and hiring landscape. The second half of the year has been tough for the tech industry, due to increasing layoffs and broader economic concerns. However, I see signs of hope. There are many positive trends that […]

Industry Trends & Research
11.17.2022
It has been a tough few weeks for tech workers, with waves of layoffs rippling across the industry. Thousands of newly unemployed people and their families are struggling to figure out what’s next. But there is reason for hope. Tech talent is still—and will continue to be—the backbone of the economy. And while some big-name […]

Industry Trends & Research
03.24.2022
Last week we covered the top ten in-demand skills for software engineers. This week we’re following it up with the ten most common software development technologies found in job descriptions. We’ll also cover a few tips for how hiring managers can assess proficiency with these and other technologies. Ten most common software development technologies #10 […]

Industry Trends & Research
03.17.2022
Imagine for a moment that you’re a contractor hiring carpenters for a construction site. What tools do you expect them to bring with them on day one? Now I’m no expert in the construction field, but I’ve never seen a carpenter without a toolbelt. It allows them easy access to all their essentials: hammers, screwdrivers, […]

Industry Trends & Research
12.16.2021
Python and Java are two of the most frequently used programming languages among professional developers according to the Stack Overflow 2021 developer survey. So it’s no surprise that these are the two most popular coding languages we see during University Recruiting season as tech companies interview thousands of intern and new grad candidates each fall. […]

Industry Trends & Research
12.09.2021
Last year we took our first look at the rapidly expanding remote software engineer hiring landscape. As more organizations shifted to remote or hybrid working models we had started to see significantly improving candidate performance outside of the more-established tech hubs. Like 2020, Seattle boasted the highest concentration of top engineering talent, followed closely by […]

Industry Trends & Research
03.25.2021
Although more womxn are entering the tech field, there still lies a huge gender gap when it comes to the ratio of men vs. women within the industry. According to TechRadius, 80% of those in the field are male, while only 20% are female. The lack of representation of womxn in tech is challenging and […]

Industry Trends & Research
03.08.2021
Last week Karat celebrated the launch of our new Brilliant Black Minds program. As part of that celebration, our own Portia Kibble Smith, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, joined a panel with the great team at From Day One to talk about anti-racist hiring. Today, we’re proud to announce a continuation of the equitable-team-building […]

Industry Trends & Research
02.05.2021
Last year the world shrunk. Not just in terms of being confined to our apartments, but also with regard to accessing a global talent pipeline of remote software engineers. One silver-lining of 2020 was that it became easier for engineering leaders in tight talent markets to say goodbye to geographic hiring constraints and hello to […]