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Abstract:
This livestream by Jens Weller from Meeting C++ focuses on C++ recruitment services and the current job market. Weller introduces and details several Meeting C++ initiatives designed to connect C++ developers with employers: a new bi-weekly C++ jobs newsletter distributed via LinkedIn and the Meeting C++ platform, and the established Meeting C++ Online Job Fair scheduled for late May. He presents analysis based on LinkedIn polls and job listing data to gauge C++ hiring trends and geographic distribution, noting fluctuations but a generally active market. The presentation delves into the features of the job fair, including the CV sharing form, candidate data analysis (skills, experience levels, fields of work), and the benefits for sponsoring employers. Weller emphasizes the need for employer participation to submit job listings for the newsletter and to sign up early for the upcoming job fair to ensure its success.
Meeting C++: Connecting C++ Talent with Employers
0:00:20 Introduction: Jens Weller from Meeting C++ discusses hiring for C++ developers.
0:01:09 Key Initiatives: Highlights the new C++ jobs newsletter and the upcoming online C++ job fair (May 27-28).
0:02:19 Focus on Recruiting Services: The talk centers on Meeting C++'s offerings to facilitate C++ hiring.
0:03:44 C++ Hiring Trends Polls: Discusses polls run on Twitter and LinkedIn asking if companies are hiring, not hiring, or laying off C++ staff. LinkedIn data (March/April) showed roughly 47-54% of respondents' employers were hiring.
0:07:01 New C++ Jobs Newsletter: Announcement of a bi-weekly newsletter focused specifically on C++ job openings, distributed via LinkedIn (~1600 subscribers) and the Meeting C++ website. Job submissions require a Meeting C++ login.
0:08:33 Newsletter Reach: Job listings submitted are also featured in a monthly digest to the main Meeting C++ newsletter (25,000 subscribers). The first issue showed a strong open rate (~35%).
0:11:23 Job Seeker Interest: A poll indicated high interest (though potentially biased) among the audience in finding new C++ roles.
0:12:22 LinkedIn C++ Job Market Analysis: Analysis of C++ job listings on LinkedIn, showing significant numbers in Germany (around 500-650 typically), USA, India, France, Netherlands, and other countries.
0:15:36 Call for Job Submissions: Employers are encouraged to submit their C++ positions for the next newsletter, planned for the following week.
0:16:06 Meeting C++ Online Job Fair: Details the online job fair running since 2020/2021, designed to connect employers with candidates virtually. The next event is May 27-28, 2024.
0:17:45 CV Sharing Form: Explains the associated CV upload form where candidates can share their resumes with job fair sponsors and opt into a 6-month candidate listing.
0:19:26 Candidate Listing & Data: The platform provides sponsors access to a listing of candidates (currently 58 from 23 countries) and aggregated, anonymized data on candidate skills (e.g., Linux, C++17, CMake, Modern C++), fields (e.g., Embedded, Desktop, Automotive), and experience levels (beginners to experienced seniors).
0:24:20 Data Comparison: Compares candidate data from the CV form with broader Meeting C++ community survey data, noting general alignment.
0:29:14 Past Success & Call for Employers: Job fairs have historically attracted significant candidate submissions (avg. ~60, peak >100 per event). Early employer sign-ups are crucial for promoting the fair and attracting candidates.
0:30:18 Sponsorship & Features: Sponsors get virtual tables (video rooms), access to CVs and recruiting tools (analytics, search), and promotion. Free trial tables are available.
0:33:04 Final Call to Action: Encourages employers to support the initiatives by submitting jobs to the newsletter and signing up for the May online job fair.