I’m Glad You Studied FizzBuzz, But What About the Guaranteed Questions?

Every company takes a different approach to interviews, so without the benefit of inside information it is impossible to predict…

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“It Never Hurts to Apply”… except when it does

Job seekers are sometimes reluctant to apply for positions that might be considered a stretch for their abilities or qualifications,…

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So You Say You’re An Expert?

Whether through my recruiting endeavors or the private resume services I provide to job seekers, not a week goes by…

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Negotiating Offers That Meet Your Asking Price

Negotiating job offers is a skill, and many are reluctant to even attempt it. Like interviewing, negotiation is something that…

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What Your Six-Page Resume Says About You (and your “elegant code”)

I see a lot of six-page (or n-page where n >2 for nearly everyone) resumes on any given day, whether…

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Stupid Recruiter Tricks Vol. 3: The Phantom Client and Recruiter Conflict

You get a call/email from an agency recruiter ($RECRUITER1) saying that they saw your resume/profile and there is an opportunity…

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Stressed? It’s Not the Industry, It’s Your Employer

Blog posts and discussion threads about the overwhelming stress felt by those in the software industry seem increasingly popular of…

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How To Leave Your Job: Preparation, Resignation, and Transition

Making the decision to leave an employer and submitting a resignation is typically an emotional experience, and can be stressful…

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On Job Titles: Juniors, Roman Numerals, and the Elusive “Python Architect”

As I spent the last week of 2015 updating some database records on my candidate network, I began to notice…

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