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Growing as a leader and setting your team up for wins

Dan Knauss

August 24, 2022

James Giroux writes so much good stuff on his own blog, I can't keep up. I am accumulating a list of things he's tackled that are unusual to see written about in any depth in the WordPress community, especially by…

Hiring for Skill or Character?

Talisha Lewallen

August 21, 2022

CareersGet Hired Blog

If you hire a person who is not coachable they will never progress past the basic knowledge that they possess.

Breaking into WordPress and Post Status Book Nook Picks

Cory Miller

August 19, 2022

CareersNotes

The Best Place to Break into WordPress Talisha Lewallen from WP Connects asks, “What is the best way to start and stay involved in the WordPress community?” WordCamps and Meetups were mentioned a lot. But my favorite came from Ben…

Space, Assertiveness, Little Bets, and Love

Cory Miller

August 12, 2022

BusinessCareers

# The Importance of Space Michelle Frechette is on a much deserved vacation this week, but before she left she wrote this great reflection on the various aspects of getting appropriate space for yourself: “It's altogether easy to understand, and…

Post Status Excerpt (No. 63) — Pay Transparency, Mutual Respect, and the Community We Need

Dan Knauss

August 11, 2022

BusinessCareers

This week, Ny relates some personal experiences where pay transparency was lacking and the impact it can have on workplace cultures. This leads into a discussion of pay transparency in the hiring process — how it matters to everyone but especially job seekers who are black, indigenous, and other people of color.

Shifting to a new role to build the WordPress workforce

Talisha Lewallen

June 24, 2022

CareersGet Hired Blog

This is an exciting opportunity to bring people into the WordPress community who have great skillsets and experience relevant to every role in our industry.

How should you explain gaps in your résumé and work history?

Dan Knauss

April 22, 2022

CareersGet Hired Blog

I spent the better part of 10-15 years as the at-home parent for 4 girls. LinkedIn allows gaps in your career to be noted now. Good idea?

Kicking Off Our First WordPress Career Conference

Lindsey Miller

April 8, 2022

CareersGet Hired Blog

Today is a big day in the Post Status world. We are kicking off our first Career Summit, spearheaded by Michelle Frechette. Come listen and talk with 15 experts on topics for job seekers and those who do the hiring!…

What Agencies are Looking for in Your Code

Robert Windisch

April 7, 2022

CareersDevelopment

I want to show you what mature WordPress agencies should be looking for in your code as a developer and how to get hired by them.

A Month Full of Events

Lindsey Miller

April 1, 2022

CareersGet Hired Blog

April is a month full of events! WP Career Summit, DE{CODE}, and more. Some big companies are working hard to educate us and give us space to come together.

The Misanthropic Dev: A Tonic for Toxic Positivity

David Bisset

March 17, 2022

CareersGet Hired Blog

The Misanthropic Developer says you should toot your own horn. Have you found greater benefits or costs in being assertive in your workplace?

Why Vulnerability Makes Fierce Leaders

Abigail Brooks Santana

February 21, 2022

BusinessCareers

These past two years have made successful leaders realize more than ever that treating their employees’ experiences—and their own—with stoic indifference is no longer an effective leadership strategy.

How Can We Increase Qualified Applicants for WordPress Jobs?

Courtney Robertson

February 17, 2022

BusinessCareers

Despite having such a vast market share, we lack a common set of competencies for the people working and hiring in the WordPress space.

Matt on Acquisitions and Work in WordPress

Dan Knauss

December 16, 2021

CareersPlanet

Do mergers increase or decrease opportunity? Matt Mullenweg spoke with Michelle Frechette about the economics of WordPress after SOTW.

An Inclusive Workplace is More Than Skin Deep

Talisha Lewallen

November 27, 2021

BusinessCareers

Some people have said that Post Status is not culturally diverse, although half of our employees identify as female. They say we are not diverse because we all look “white.” Does that make us a company that is not culturally diverse? No, it doesn’t. What that photograph does not show is heritage, or home culture, or race and nationality. Our team is a combination of different nationalities, races, and cultures.

Speaking at WordCamps as Part of Your Job Search

Michelle Frechette

November 9, 2021

CareersGet Hired Blog

Speaking at WordCamps is a great way to contribute to the community, build your resume, and meet potential employers. But often there are barriers in your way. Here's how to overcome them.