Self-Taught Developers: An Increasing Problem? Nate Swanner, August 15, 2019 6 min read Developers are increasingly self-taught, according to studies from Stack Overflow and HackerRank. By some measures, at...
Survey Results: Most Tech Professionals Have Honest Résumés Nate Swanner, August 13, 2019 3 min read Do tech professionals lie on their résumés? Our polling data suggests they are (usually) very honest. Via...
Data Analyst: Necessary Skills, Education, Training, Résumé Nick Kolakowski, August 7, 2019 7 min read As companies depend more and more on data analytics to make crucial strategic decisions, the importance of...
Applying for Jobs? Don’t Do These 3 Things Nate Swanner, July 16, 2019 7 min read Applying for jobs can be daunting and time-consuming. The tech interview and hiring process often takes weeks (or...
Just Graduated? Time to Write a Great First Résumé Nate Swanner, June 9, 2019 8 min read Whether you’re about to finish a coding bootcamp or graduate from university, a great first résumé can help you...
5 Worst Things to Do on Your Résumé Nick Kolakowski, May 1, 2019 4 min read It’s difficult to write a résumé expertly tailored to the job you want. Even if you select the right...
5 Behaviors That Will Murder Your Job Hunt Nick Kolakowski, April 24, 2019 7 min read No matter how extensive your experience and skills, a new job hunt is always stressful. If you’re competing for a...
Maybe a Two-Page Résumé is Okay After All Nate Swanner, November 16, 2018 3 min read We normally advocate for a one-page résumé, and for good reason: hiring managers report they prefer them. But a new...
How to Beat Tech Ageism with a Few Résumé Changes Nate Swanner, November 14, 2018 5 min read Ageism exists; there’s no getting around that harsh fact. Even job ads on social media are biased against older tech...
Why Job Rejection Emails Hurt: You’re a Lawsuit-Happy ‘Snowflake’ Nate Swanner, August 29, 2018 6 min read We’ve all received a job rejection letter or email, and they always hurt, even when you're pretty sure the job...
