Articles associated with topic: job skills
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Tech Layoffs Rose in January
Tech layoffs rose again in January after months of declines, according to a crowdsourced analysis by levels.fyi. As you can see from the following chart, layoffs were last this high in the first quarter of 2023… -
Do Tech Professionals Want a New Job in 2024?
In January, layoffs among the nation’s biggest tech companies seemed to dominate the headlines, with giants such as Google and Amazon cutting hundreds of workers. Is that kind of news impacting tech professiona… -
Snap Lays Off 10 Percent of Its Staff
Snap will lay off 10 percent of its global workforce, totaling around 500 employees. The social-media company has cut workers before; in August 2022, for example, it reduced its headcount by roughly 20 percent… -
Tech Unemployment Stays Steady at 2.3 Percent
Despite widespread news reports about tech companies kicking off the year with layoffs, the tech unemployment rate remained steady at 2.3 percent, according to a new analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… -
SponsoredTechnology at the World’s #1 Home Improvement Retailer
Retailers with brick-and-mortar locations have a tricky path to navigate. They have to balance the logistics of ensuring product is on shelves ready for customers while also maintaining a robust digital footpri… -
How Much Do Tech Pros Earn Outside of the Tech Industry?
If you’re a tech professional, you’ve probably wondered how pay at tech companies compares to those outside of the tech industry. Can you make more money working for a retail or manufacturing firm than a softwa… -
Advice for New Software Developers and Engineers
So you’re becoming a software developer. What do you need to know about the profession? How can you put yourself in a great position to succeed? Breaking into software development is exciting, but the thrill ma… -
14 Technology Jobs That Pay the Most
Which tech roles pay the most? Dice’s latest edition of the Tech Salary Report breaks down which types of engineers, managers, and other specialists earn more than the average tech professional. As with past ye… -
7 Ways to Stand Out as a Junior Developer
The continuing shift in demand toward senior developers, combined with the rise in new bootcamp and university grads, has created a challenging job market for entry-level developers. In fact, the demand for eng… -
Blockchain Engineer Skills: What You Need to Know
We’ve all heard of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. These inventions are based on a technology called the blockchain, which is essentially an encrypted online ledger. In simplest terms, blockchain is decentralized l… -
Tech’s Winning (and Losing) Jobs in 2024
As we kick off 2024, the market for tech jobs and skills continues to experience the same highs and lows that characterized 2023. In fact, volatility in the value of popular skills and certifications reached a… -
SponsoredThe Power of Soft Skills: Proving You’re More Than Your Techstack
While having a diversified set of tech skills is a must-have, so-called soft skills are increasingly necessary for both businesses and employees to grow and thrive. As our world continues to evolve, innovate, a…