The latest articles on DEV Community by Alizetihr – Tech Talent Scouting (@alizetihr). https://dev.to/alizetihr https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3664560%2F47eec252-f326-4468-b94c-8193aa22a8e4.png https://dev.to/alizetihr en Alizetihr – Tech Talent Scouting Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:58:35 +0000 https://dev.to/alizetihr/why-job-boards-are-failing-mobile-app-developers-and-what-works-better-today-433p https://dev.to/alizetihr/why-job-boards-are-failing-mobile-app-developers-and-what-works-better-today-433p <h2> The problem with job boards for mobile developers </h2> <p>Most mobile app developers know the feeling:</p> <ul> <li>job listings with vague or unrealistic requirements </li> <li>roles that mix iOS, Android, backend, DevOps (all in one) </li> <li>applications sent with no feedback </li> </ul> <p>Traditional job boards focus on volume.<br> Mobile developers, instead, need clarity and relevance.</p> <h2> What mobile developers actually care about </h2> <p>iOS and Android developers usually care about:</p> <ul> <li>working on real products, not generic projects </li> <li>being evaluated on actual skills and experience </li> <li>having their previous apps and code properly considered </li> </ul> <p>Unfortunately, many hiring platforms don’t reflect how mobile development really works.</p> <h2> A shift toward scouting-based hiring </h2> <p>Instead of constantly applying, more mobile developers are choosing to:</p> <ul> <li>build a strong professional profile </li> <li>showcase real apps, repositories, and experience </li> <li>let companies reach out directly </li> </ul> <p>This scouting-based approach is becoming more common in tech hiring,<br> especially for specialized roles like mobile development.</p> <h2> Useful mobile developer career resources </h2> <p>I recently curated a public list of tools and resources for mobile app developers,<br> focused on career growth and better hiring experiences.</p> <p>👉 GitHub repository:<br><br> <a href="https://github.com/alizetihr/mobile-developer-career-tools" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mobile Developer Career Tools</a></p> <h2> Final thoughts </h2> <p>Mobile development is a specialized craft.<br> Hiring processes should reflect that.</p> <p>Choosing the right platforms and tools can save time<br> and lead to better career opportunities.</p> mobiledev career opensource github Alizetihr – Tech Talent Scouting Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:34:57 +0000 https://dev.to/alizetihr/why-job-boards-are-failing-uxui-designers-and-what-works-better-today-j1o https://dev.to/alizetihr/why-job-boards-are-failing-uxui-designers-and-what-works-better-today-j1o <h2> The problem with job boards </h2> <p>Most UX/UI designers have experienced it at least once:</p> <ul> <li>job posts with unclear or unrealistic requirements </li> <li>applications that receive no feedback </li> <li>roles that don’t really value portfolios and case studies </li> </ul> <p>Traditional job boards were built for volume, not for quality.<br><br> And design careers suffer because of it.</p> <h2> What UX/UI designers actually want </h2> <p>UX/UI designers care about:</p> <ul> <li>being evaluated on real work </li> <li>having their portfolio properly reviewed </li> <li>working with teams that value design maturity </li> </ul> <p>Unfortunately, many hiring platforms are not built with these needs in mind.</p> <h2> Scouting-based approaches to tech careers </h2> <p>Instead of sending dozens of applications, more designers are choosing to:</p> <ul> <li>build a strong and clear professional profile </li> <li>showcase real projects and case studies </li> <li>let companies reach out first </li> </ul> <p>This scouting-based approach is becoming more common in tech hiring.</p> <h2> Useful UX/UI career resources </h2> <p>I recently curated a public list of resources focused on UX/UI careers, including:</p> <ul> <li>portfolio platforms </li> <li>learning resources </li> <li>communities </li> <li>scouting-based opportunities </li> </ul> <p>👉 GitHub repository:<br><br> <a href="https://github.com/alizetihr/ux-ui-career-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer">UX/UI Career Resources</a></p> <h2> Final thoughts </h2> <p>For UX/UI designers, your work should speak louder than your CV.<br><br> Choosing the right platforms and resources can make a real difference.</p> uxdesign career opensource github