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Employers Grab Skilled-Worker Visas
Applications by employers for a coveted visa program that feeds skilled workers to U.S. technology companies, banks and other businesses are expected to exceed supply this year, a sign of the strengthening economy that means some employers will rely on a lottery to fill key positions.News Byte
DeveloperAuction Raises $2.7M for Novel Talent Marketplace
DeveloperAuction matches engineers and job openings through a process that involves curating a pool of candidates for two-week “auction” periods, requiring employers to specify an offer value before scheduling interviews, and giving cash bonuses to hired engineers on their first day. The year-old company just raised $2.7 million from investors including NEA and Sierra Ventures.Software Developer Hiring Engine Gild Lands $8 Million Series A
Creating a meritocracy of software developers.Home-Remodeling App Houzz Brings Home $35 Million
Houzz is an app that A) you likely browse while in lying bed late at night, B) is a habit you hide from your spouse, C) is allowed in Apple’s App Store, D) all of the above.Interview: Keith Rabois Talks About Sexual Harassment Claim, Becoming a “Distraction” at Square and What’s Next
It’s complicated. Very complicated.Ad Buying Platform Trade Desk Bulks Up With COO Hire
Rob Perdue joins from EyeWonder, where he held the same title.PayPal Hires Three Tech VPs From Box, Microsoft and DreamWorks
The vice presidents are tasked with helping the company change the way consumers pay for things online, on their phone and at the register.Ad Tech Vet Ari Paparo Joins E-Commerce Platform Bazaarvoice
The reviews platform gets a guy best known for his work at DoubleClick and Google.Voices
Hire Different!
The right candidate for a job will often feel risky to you from the cultural fit point of view.News Byte






