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Software Development
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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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
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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