How a Hackathon Can Boost Your Engineering Recruitment Process

In July, we hosted a global virtual hackathon to champion our next generation of talent in tech! 

The goal behind running the virtual hackathon was to adopt a unique way of finding candidates to expand our engineering team. The event was specifically targeted at those who are familiar with UI/UC and react technologies for front-end development. 

Don’t worry, this article is less about tech jargon and more about why this is a very beneficial recruitment drive that innovative companies should consider. Stay with us!

What is a Hackathon?

If you work or have worked within the tech industry before, you’ll likely be familiar with the term but you may still be wondering what exactly a hackathon entails. 

Hackathons are events that bring together anyone from budding students to seasoned professionals, all with a common interest in programming, tech, and engineering, to collaborate for a short period of time on a project. 

Hackathons have risen in popularity over recent years, and it’s easy to see why. They are exciting, usually take place over a 24-hour period, have great prizes, and are a chance to meet people from all walks of life as well as build your skills. 

How is a Virtual Hackathon Different?

The major difference is that these people are bought together online, within a community, rather than in-person. With the tech industry as advanced as it is nowadays, virtual hackathons are becoming increasingly more popular than in-person hackathons. 

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