Dave Fecak

Dave Fecak has been recruiting software engineers for start-ups since 1998 and he has served as the founder and president of the Philadelphia Area Java Users’ Group since 2000. Dave is often cited and published on career topics for technology professionals, and he blogs at JobTipsForGeeks.com.

Software Development
Dave FecakMay 21st, 2013
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The Dangers of Book Learning
Today’s software professional is under constant pressure to maintain a high skill level with an ever-changing palette of languages and…
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Dave FecakMay 15th, 2013
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Indicators of Talent (and Heuristics) for Software Engineers
A recent Hacker News post by a man named Andrew was voted to the front page and received over 50…
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Career
Dave FecakApril 8th, 2013
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Why You Make Less Money
Have you ever had a conversation with a fellow technologist that you felt wasn’t quite at your skill level, and…
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Career
Dave FecakApril 5th, 2013
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Why You Scared Off the Ninja
The saying goes you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and it is well-documented that this…
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Software Development
Dave FecakMarch 11th, 2013
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Enterprisey Developers, Acronyms, and Discrimination
Over the past few years my clientele shifted from a mix of mostly mid-market companies and a few startups to…
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Career
Dave FecakMarch 5th, 2013
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A Guide To Lifelong Employability For Tech Pros
There seem to be a rash of “Am I Unemployable?” posts and comments lately on sites that I frequent, and…
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Software Development
Dave FecakFebruary 21st, 2013
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The Stigma of Tech Certifications (and their real value)
Every so often I will receive a résumé from a software engineer that includes a list of technical certifications. These…
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Career
Dave FecakFebruary 6th, 2013
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Tips To Overcome Ageism In Hiring As a Software Professional
As a recruiter who is about to celebrate (as if recruiters celebrate such a thing) mark fifteen years in the…
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Software Development
Dave FecakJanuary 21st, 2013
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What If We … Like We Hire Programmers – What Questions Are Appropriate?
Programmers often experience a high degree of frustration during the interview process, and one primary source of annoyance is how…
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