2017 Tech Conferences for Software Engineers
Many of the major tech conferences happen in late spring and summer. Now is the time to put in speaker applications – or register with early bird prices and maximize your professional [...]
Interviews with Engineers: Vince Thomas
MEET VINCE THOMAS – SOFTWARE ENGINEER @ BLUE APRON We sat down for coffee with Vince recently to ask about his transition from the Chicago tech scene to NYC, his new role on the engineering [...]
Giving Notice — With Style
You’ve just accepted a job offer, but ugh… the dreaded conversation about quitting that you need to have with your current employer. How to do this right? Plan: First, tell your supervisor before [...]
How to Succeed in Job Interviews with Executives and Founders
It’s your last round of interviews at a company you’re really excited to work for, and you’re going to meet with one of the founders or top executives. Congratulations! You got this far, and it’s [...]
Creating a Personal Brand as a Software Developer
I heard about this new podcast, CareerJS, through the NY JavaScript slack channel. It’s hosted by three JavaScript developers, Jeffrey Biles, Erik Hanchett, and David Tang, who discuss SW [...]
Don’t Accept a Counter Offer
Dissatisfaction with your current job led you to consider other opportunities. You’ve found an exciting new job you want to do, and you gave notice. Now… a counteroffer from your current employer [...]
BOOK REVIEW: Women in Tech
Review of Women In Tech, by Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack: What is a word that means the exact opposite of ham-fisted? Finessed? Elegant? Tarah’s book presents a smorgasbord of stories for and by [...]