Turning Applications into Apps

Join Paul Shone, Co-Founder of Pixelated People a recruitment leader with over 15 years of experience in building world-class mobile engineering teams, as he unveils the secrets to transforming job applications into standout apps. In this insightful talk, Paul will share invaluable tips on how to standout and secure your dream job in this competitive job market, and reveal the strategies top companies use to hire the best mobile talent. Whether you’re a job seeker aiming to land the perfect role or a company striving to attract elite mobile engineers, this session is packed with actionable advice that will set you apart from the competition.

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1. Turning applications In to apps Tips on getting hired and How to hire the best Mobile Talent Paul Shone Co-founder & Mobile Recruiter Pixelated People
2. Who we are Pixelated People is a tech recruitment agency based in London that matches tech talent with companies so they can create beautiful mobile products together.
3. Paul Shone Co-founder Stuart Lo Co-founder Over 15 years building Mobile App teams, new Dad, petrolhead, guitarist, scuba diver, gym lover, hater of bananas. Over 18 years building UX & Product Design teams, also a new Dad, petrolhead, restaurant blogger, whisky collector, watch fan. Meet the FOUNDERS
4. Delivery Project Managers Product managers Business analysts Producers Ux designers Ux researchers Service designers Product designers UI Designers Mobile ui designers Integrated designers Art directors Mobile developers Front end devs Back end devs Full stack devs Cloud/ Infrastructure AI/ML Data Testing UX Design Development What we do best
5. Our clients
6. Why I’m here?
7. How to stand out & Get hired 1) 💥 CV - 5 x tips to help your CV pop 2) Linkedin - 5 x Steps to improve your profile 3) 📩 Applications - What to do & What not to do 4) 🔨 How to nail your interview prep!
8. 5 cv tips 1) Your Contribution 2) 📱 Make it Visual! 3) 🔗 Links to the App Store or Play Store 4) Showcase you and your Code. 5) Showcase your Personality
9. Linkedin profile 1) 📸 Pic - First impressions count! 2) Stand out Summary 3) 🔎 Searchability - Be a Keyword Hero 4) ⚙ Got Skills? 5) 📣 Have a voice - Be relevant!
10. Applications 1) Do your research! 2) 📱 Utilise your Fan Club! 3) 🔗 Recruiters are your friends 4) 🎯 Be targeted - Know what you are looking for 5) 📩 Making Job Applications
11. Interview prep 1) 🤩 Always ask for a heads up 2) 🤝 Introductory calls - Tell your story 3) 📱 Technical Round - Be prepared for all types! 4) ⭐ Cultural Fit Round - The Star Technique
12. Attracting the best 1) 🏔 The Hiring Landscape 2) Ideal Candidate Profile 3) 😎 CX - Candidate Experience 4) 🧲 Attracting Talent 5) 🤝 Interview Process
13. HIRING LANDSCAPE 1) 👀 My view on the Job Market 2) 👁 Have jobseekers priorities shifted? 3) 🏠 WFH - Is the landscape changing? 4) 36% Actively looking / 90% Open to a move 5) 🦁 Types of Hiring - Passive & Active
14. Ideal candidate Profile A detailed blueprint for Hiring Managers, Interviewers & Recruiters to ensure everyone is aligned on who we are looking for. 1) Skills & Abilities - Soft & Hard 2) 📚 Past work history & experience 3) Personality traits for team fit
15. Candidate experience 🎯 Target: Every candidate should enjoy the process 1) 📩 Clear and Timely Communication 2) ⏰ Respect Candidates’ Time 3) Personalised Experience 4) Create a Welcoming Environment 5) 💯 Follow-Up and Feedback
16. Attracting Talent 1) 😍 Understand their motivations and appeal to them 2) 🚨 Job Adverts 3) 💰 Salary - Money talks 4) 🏭 Employer Branding 5) TA/Recruiters - Get to the right candidates faster
17. Interview process 1) 🤩 Make it fun and engaging - It works both ways! 2) 🔢 Scorecards - Be consistent 3) 🤝 Introductory calls - Tell your story/Hear theirs 4) 📱 Technical Round - Play nice/Be flexible 5) ⭐ Cultural Fit Round - Do they fit and add cultural value? 6) 🥳 Offer & Onboarding - Make it slick!
18. Questions?
19. Paul Shone Co-founder & Mobile Recruiter Pixelated People