Got Fired? A list of Do’s and Don’ts

Being terminated from a job unexpectedly can launch a flurry of emotions that may cause the newly unemployed to act…

Read More »

How to Brag: Describing Accomplishments on Resumes

Almost all of a resume’s useful content can be categorized in one of three ways. Responsibilities – Something that was…

Read More »

Interview Prep: Ready for Storytime?

Interview preparation often means different things to technologists depending on their level of experience. It seems that more and more…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

“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,…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »