This evening I spent some time helping a former colleague find a new job. He joined a startup a few months back that has been particularly hard hit by the Covid-19 economic slowdown. While I am generally happy to support
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Startup People
I once tried recruiting an employee from a large tech company who had a great background but one noticeable flaw: he'd only worked in big companies. While this is usually a red flag for me, I thought it was worth
Passions, Interests & Jobs
I have a simple classification mechanism for things I do: passion, interest or job. Passions are things that consume me, for which I can sustain long periods of directed thought. Interests are things that hold my attention for short or
Tips for the Future Developers in the Incoming Class of 2019
Over the last few weeks I’ve interviewed many 2015 graduates seeking jobs in software development. The good news is: there are a lot of talented young developers coming into the workforce. The bad news is: too many of these
9 Tips for Getting Your First Software Job
At a graduation in Upstate New York this weekend, I found myself talking to my nephew’s friend, who was struggling to find his first job in software. This turned out to be a timely discussion, since I’d spent
7 LinkedIn Profile Tips for New Graduates
I’m amazed at how poorly many new college graduates are using LinkedIn to support their job searches. Whether you love it or hate it, LinkedIn is the primary source for companies to find you. While after a few years