Articles for Job Hunting

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  Heads Up, Tech Professionals: Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams Presenting as Recruiters

  Here at Dice, we connect talented professionals with incredible tech job opportunities every day. But lately, there's been a disturbing trend: Bad actors are posing as recruiters and targeting tech job seekers…
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  Why Informational Interviews Can Help Your Job Search

  When you’re on the hunt for a job, you’re likely concentrating a good deal of your efforts on creating a perfect resume, tailoring an online portfolio, and actually applying for positions. But you might be over…
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  Phone Interviews: What Tech Hiring Managers Want to Hear

  If you’re on the job hunt, and having a hard time making it past the phone interviews, you may be wondering what hiring managers are looking for. What are their goals? What do they want to hear from candidates?…
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  Proofread your Resume for Content and Grammar

  If you’re applying for jobs, you might be tempted to write and send resumes as fast as possible. After all, the more jobs you apply to, the better your chances of landing a new role. But hold up: if you don’t t…
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  Why Finding Your 'Work-Life Integration' is Better Than 'Work-Life Balance'

  We’re all familiar with the so-called Work-Life Balance. But, this conjures up visions of see-saws that must be perfectly balanced with equal weights on both ends at all times to ensure success. I personally be…
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  Should You 'Mass Apply' to Tech Jobs?

  When you’re on the job hunt, it’s tempting to bombard hundreds of job openings with your resume and cover letter, especially if you need a new income stream. But is ‘mass apply’ the most effective way to apply…
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  Using the Right Resume Format for Job Applications

  You know you need a resume. But what’s the ideal resume format? If you get “creative” with that format, will it help you stand out in a crowded job market? And what’s the deal with applicant tracking systems (A…
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  Interview Tips for Data Security Analysts

  With cyberattacks on the rise worldwide, companies everywhere are anxious to keep their databases as secure as possible. In order to do so, many hire data security analysts, who (as the name implies) analyze te…
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  How to Break into Mobile Development

  With billions of smartphones worldwide, it’s safe to say the mobile app industry isn’t declining anytime soon. For those who’ve mastered the intricacies of producing iOS and Android apps, opportunities potentia…
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  Building Stronger Work Relationships

  For all tech professionals who want to succeed in their careers, tech skills are obviously critical. However, strong professional relationships also significantly impact performance, career growth, and overall…
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  Are Cover Letters Really Necessary?

  If you’ve spent any time applying for jobs online, you’ve probably noticed how many job portals list a cover letter as “optional.” It might be tempting to think of a cover letter as an antiquated thing that rec…
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  What Is Rightsourcing in IT?

  It’s considering both in-house and external resources for the best fit for a variety of tasks. Rightsourcing considers in-house options and contractors to determine the most effective course of action. With rig…