With the tech job market jumbled as it is right now, it is easy to make more exceptions than you ordinarily would out of concern that options may be more limited. But there are a lot of important things you can…
If you’re applying for jobs, you might be tempted to write and send resumes as fast as possible. After all, the more jobs you apply to, the better your chances of landing a new role. But hold up: if you don’t t…
While transparency between candidates and recruiters is essential for a successful hiring process, there are a few things that tech recruiters definitely don't want to hear. For instance, badmouthing a former m…
Some tech professionals just can’t seem to perform well in job interviews, even when they take the time to prepare. They may look great on paper—and meet most of the requirements for the positions they’re pursu…
How Ford’s Technical Specialists Manage a Globalized Workforce The automotive industry is in a state of rapid change. In addition to the expedient move to electrification, auto manufacturers around the world ar…
A tech job interview is stressful for anyone, no matter how long you’ve worked in the tech industry. And while you're busy showcasing your skills and experience for a job interviewer, don’t’ forget: this is a t…
Hunting down and landing a job in tech can feel like navigating a maze. If you want to achieve your career goals, you’ll need to adopt a range of job-hunting tactics that make you stand out in a crowded field o…
For many candidates, there’s one job interview moment that can spark a lot of dread: when the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” The mind inevitably races. What should you ask? Will your ques…
For many job seekers, the hardest parts of a job interview are the “Tell me a time when…”-style questions. These put your experience in the spotlight and often force you to revisit your most challenging days as…
As you apply for tech jobs, a highly customized resume and cover letter are absolutely essential; depending on your targeted role, you may also want to have a personal website and/or Github repo showing off you…
As the cost of living continues to rise, securing a higher salary is top of mind for many tech professionals. And after a hard year marked by layoffs at some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, those tech p…
We’re all familiar with the so-called Work-Life Balance. But, this conjures up visions of see-saws that must be perfectly balanced with equal weights on both ends at all times to ensure success. I personally be…