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Privacy, Data Security Concerns Driving Tech Perceptions Negative
The Pew Research Center, after data-crunching a decade of surveys about the tech industry, has come to a somewhat disconcerting conclusion: Over the past several years, a rising percentage of Ame… -
5 Big Mistakes Made by Developers-Turned-Managers (and Solving Them)
It’s a sad fact of life: Some developers struggle when they get promoted into a management position. Despite their best intentions, these management newbies stick with what they know and end up e… -
Technology Job Cuts Rose 351 Percent in 2019: Report
The technology industry cut 64,166 jobs in 2019, a notable 351 percent increase from 2018, according to a new analysis of job data by outplacement and coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.… -
19 Most In-Demand Tech Jobs in Silicon Valley (and the Companies Hiring)
It’s a New Year, and in Silicon Valley, things are off to a weird start. Last year ended with a handful of “unicorn” startups either outright imploding (WeWork) or grievously underperforming (Ube… -
Tech Industry Optimism High in 2020. What's Driving It?
Technologists are optimistic about their prospects in 2020 and beyond, according to a year-end analysis by CompTIA. That optimism, in turn, stems from a belief that their skills are vital to comp… -
10 Tech Jobs That Employers Struggle to Hire For
It’s the start of a New Year, which means that a sizable percentage of technologists are hunting for new jobs—and companies are on the lookout for talent. With that in mind, which jobs are employ… -
Goldman Sachs vs. Google: Which Offers Better Pay?
Over the past several quarters, Goldman Sachs has been competing hard against Google, Facebook, and other tech giants for the best technology talent. For example, Google ramped up its recruitment… -
The Coming Recession: Key Hiring Trends Leading Up to It
Over the past few years, my colleague Michael and I have fielded a noticeable increase in recession-related questions. As co-founders of an agency that negotiates job offers on behalf of top tech… -
3 Worst Interview Questions... and How to Answer Them
Even with improvements in interviewing techniques and recruiting technology, some tired questions persist during the job-interview process, including that old favorite: “What is your greatest str… -
14 Top Skills for Video Game Designers to Learn
Want to become a video-game designer? The potential rewards are vast—nobody in the industry has forgotten how Markus Persson, the creator of “Minecraft,” earned a multi-billion-dollar payday by s…