An editorial hub for Midwest tech jobs, news and events

Yes. You read that title right. Top tech companies are hiring—right now. Woot woot, cue the happy dance.  If you’re looking for a software engineering[...]

Many of us have experienced that work from home life at least a little bit. And while it may have been tough at first (especially under such unusual a[...]

“It’s just a job description. It’s not a big deal.” That’s the first mistake companies make when it comes to writing job descriptions. Because the tru[...]

Ever wonder what powers the top Midwest startups and tech scene? Well, it’s a whole lot of good ideas, smart people to execute them, and, of course, c[...]

After so many years of this myth that nothing’s going on in the Midwest, the secret’s out, and people are finally taking notice of the Heartland.  Wit[...]

Even though Tandem has only been around for about ten months, CEO and co-founder Olivia Weinstock has been connecting families and babysitters for qui[...]

With the rise of remote work becoming more and more common, even at coastal tech giants like Facebook and Twitter, people are looking at the Midwest i[...]

“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,” said Dug Song, Co-founder & General Manager of[...]

We’ll be the first to say that we are always learning. That’s what we do at startups—we listen, learn, think, embrace new ideas, and make changes.  An[...]

When it comes to inclusion initiatives, Daniel Young says he learned from one of the best. Before founding Circadian Risk in Ann Arbor, Daniel worked [...]

On June 23rd, purpose.jobs and DVP hosted a virtual panel discussion on diversity and inclusion. We had nearly 200 people join us on Zoom from various[...]

“Normally you walk into a lobby. But for us, our “lobby” is the field.” Ford Field, that is. You know, home of the Lions—and the #DynatraceDetroit tea[...]

Three years ago we started purpose.jobs to help people find jobs they love in the Midwest.  We started in Detroit because Detroit is our home, and it’[...]

There’s no doubt that companies, big and small, can have a huge influence on a community. And being a founder, a CEO, a “boss,” and a leader comes wit[...]

Finding a job can often be frustrating and challenging—and it only gets harder during a pandemic. There’s record unemployment right now, which makes t[...]

The list is out for 2021! Check out the Top Columbus Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021. The researchers have spoken—Columbus is the 9th bes[...]

It’s getting warmer which means one thing–ice cream season. Though I’m not opposed to eating ice cream in the colder months, there’s nothing like a go[...]

Moving to a new city can be challenging. Trying to find the right neighborhood, the right apartment, worrying about your commute time… It can be daunt[...]

Columbus is a hotbed for fast-growing startups and tech companies. We featured a few of them on our list of the top startups in the Midwest, but there[...]

The Midwest is a cybersecurity powerhouse. From ForAllSecure in Pittsburg to Duo and Blumira in Ann Arbor, the Midwest is showing its cybersecurity st[...]

Staying busy and connected to the community can feel challenging when you have to shelter in place. You can go hiking at local parks, or watch cool De[...]

Starting the year off on the right foot is always a good thing—and for startups, that can mean funding.  Three Columbus startups crushed Q1 with some [...]

It started in 2019 as a silly idea on April Fool’s Day—to buy one of the smallest parcels of land in Detroit. “I saw a listing on April Fool’s Day for[...]

Three years ago, I started re:purpose because I wanted to help people find jobs they loved.  The process of finding a new job can feel frustrating, ti[...]

Columbus, OH is one of those cities that kind of has it all. Midwestern hospitality, affordability, tech jobs, beauty—oh, and amazing ice cream.  It’s[...]

While no one really knows when quarantine will end, we do know it’s going to be a little while longer before we’re back at our favorite coffee shops a[...]

The weather is getting nicer, but too bad we're all stuck inside, right? Wrong. The governor's stay-at-home order still allows for outdoor activity, i[...]

With the rise of pandemic panic, people are craving data about the state of Detroit’s economy. Luckily our friends at EntryPoint just released their E[...]

These are unbelievably tough times for everyone, everywhere. But for small businesses, these are defining moments. Companies are wondering if and how [...]

If you work with a great team, I’m guessing you miss working with them face to face. I certainly miss seeing my team in the office every day.  I miss [...]

These are strange and scary times. There’s no getting around that, but seeing so many organizations step up and try to help makes everything a little [...]

We recently hosted our first ever virtual career fair. At a time like this when setbacks and panic from COVID-19 are already causing layoffs, the virt[...]

There’s no denying that this is a strange and scary time for people. Aside from all the major and serious health concerns about COVID-19 and how to su[...]

It’s no secret that we love Detroit over here at purpose.jobs. We’re Detroiters and take a lot of pride in the city we call home. It’s a great place t[...]

When Kristina Oberly left her job for an Ann Arbor tech startup, she was only the 4th hire at the company—and the only woman.  “I came from the univer[...]

In today’s world, companies that stand for something stand out.  More and more, people are buying (and staying loyal) to companies that are involved i[...]

The list is out for 2021! Check out the Top Ann Arbor Tech Companies to Watch in 2021 Ann Arbor is usually known for the University of Michigan, but i[...]

I love seeing #BlackTechFacts pop up on social media during Black History Month. But let’s face it, we all know it’s not enough. In the tech world, Bl[...]

Edit: For an updated list of the top Detroit startups, check out the Top Detroit Startups to Watch in 2021. Have you ever felt completely drained by w[...]

I don’t know about you but over here at purpose.jobs we’ve been doing some major reflecting on 2019. And all we have to say is, WOW. What an incredibl[...]

In life, there are necessities, there are comforts and then there are extravagances. The world of startup benefits is no different. As a member of the[...]

What can you do with 90,000 hours? For most Americans, it's work. The average American will spend roughly one-third of their life clocked into their 9[...]