It’ll deffo take off. Even with the Metaverse - I did some really cool projects and events with Mozilla Hubs during the pandemic. For example I invited all intern final interview candidates to a virtual version of our HQ office where there were hiring managers and previous interns. Worked a treat for global events. If I’d have had access to headsets to send to people it would have been even better! So many uses in recruitment
Re: Entry level talent. In the software engineering space, I'm definitely hearing a lot about companies cutting back new grad positions and intern programs. Right now it seems to be a mix of:
- Big Tech doing cutbacks across the board, but since they are ones with large new grad and intern programs it has an outsized effect.
- A higher-than-usual supply of senior engineers on the market. Many companies are focused on senior talent while they can get it without the bidding wars of a year ago.
- The difficulty in providing good remote mentoring options. Hiring for potential only works if you trust you can train and make good on that potential.
you should - when I first tried it I have to say I was amazed. Potential is there, though Apple's price point will mean most users will end up going for Quest or similar
AR has been around for ages, Nintendo has been innovating with it for years, when I was there it was all about AR in the 3ds.
do think it will take off, or forever remain niche, perhaps stay in gaming sector?
It’ll deffo take off. Even with the Metaverse - I did some really cool projects and events with Mozilla Hubs during the pandemic. For example I invited all intern final interview candidates to a virtual version of our HQ office where there were hiring managers and previous interns. Worked a treat for global events. If I’d have had access to headsets to send to people it would have been even better! So many uses in recruitment
Re: Entry level talent. In the software engineering space, I'm definitely hearing a lot about companies cutting back new grad positions and intern programs. Right now it seems to be a mix of:
- Big Tech doing cutbacks across the board, but since they are ones with large new grad and intern programs it has an outsized effect.
- A higher-than-usual supply of senior engineers on the market. Many companies are focused on senior talent while they can get it without the bidding wars of a year ago.
- The difficulty in providing good remote mentoring options. Hiring for potential only works if you trust you can train and make good on that potential.
Very interesting observations William. I think tech definitely pulling back on entry level, and it might be that is the case overall in economy
I have never used an AR/VR headset before. At some point I might, just see what it's like, but I prefer life, live and in-person.
you should - when I first tried it I have to say I was amazed. Potential is there, though Apple's price point will mean most users will end up going for Quest or similar