Articles for Job Hunting
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Ready for Promotion? Train Your Successor for Success.
Training your replacement is always a difficult job, especially for a leadership role. Any successful training requires an ideal mix of soft and technical skills, and that’s before you consider the time needed… -
Google GRAD Review System: Is It Working for Googlers?
In May 2022, Google adjusted its performance review system, aiming to give employees more chances for promotion and career development. How has that revamp worked out, and what does it mean for anyone aspiring… -
4 Tips for Approaching a Hiring Manager About an Open Job
The recruiting environment has changed over the past few years. Notably low unemployment in the technology sector has translated into lots of open positions, and technology professionals with the right mix of s… -
Power Verbs for Technical Work
If you’re involved in the tech industry in any capacity, much of your day is probably devoted to technical work of some kind. When you’re applying for new jobs, you want to make sure your resume and other appli… -
SponsoredThe Power of Soft Skills: Proving You’re More Than Your Techstack
While having a diversified set of tech skills is a must-have, so-called soft skills are increasingly necessary for both businesses and employees to grow and thrive. As our world continues to evolve, innovate, a… -
Finding Software Jobs When You're Over 50
If you’re a tech professional on the other side of 50, you’re probably wondering whether the dreaded specter of ageism will come into play at some point—if it hasn’t already. Fortunately, there are great option… -
Using a SWOT Analysis to Advance Your Tech Career
A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis will give you a broader awareness of your abilities and expose hidden opportunities. Let’s look at how to conduct an effective career SWOT anal… -
Top 10 Most Popular Open Source Projects on GitHub
Open source is an immensely important aspect of many tech professionals’ jobs. Open source projects and software power tech stacks all over the world. For tech professionals, open source also provides a valuabl… -
Power Verbs for Training
Whether you’re building an IT support resume or a C.V. for an advanced tech job such as data analytics, power verbs bring your resume to life. They paint a picture for the recruiter or hiring manager by highlig… -
SQL Certifications: Do You Need Them and are They Worth It?
Do you need to possess SQL certifications in order to land a job working with databases and SQL? Getting SQL certified can unlock a variety of opportunities in databases, data science, programming, and other fi… -
Do You Need a Four-Year Degree to Get a Job in Tech?
Do you need a four-year degree to get a job in tech? That depends on who you ask, as well as the role you seek. No matter what your desired tech specialization, a four-year degree can give you valuable knowledg… -
SponsoredMeet the Makers: The team behind Amazon’s Newest Products
From improving the lives of millions to customizing a Disney resort experience - there’s a team for that You know the products. You likely even own one or two (or ten). From Kindle to Alexa, Amazon’s impressive…