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Networking Opportunities for Atomic Interns & Employees

I believe the connections one makes at Atomic and in our sphere of influence will be deeper and more meaningful than one could get at a large company.

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4 Fun Twitter Handles that Teach Coding

Finding a community of fun, passionate developers and accessible educational resources on Twitter really helped me understand and find my place in the industry.

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5 Principles that Have Guided Me Through My Twenties

After spending nearly all of my 20s at a software consultancy, I’ve started to recognize a core set of principles that I think could help all software professionals.

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Explore the World! Take a Code Vacation

Take time to get away from the codebases you use every day and explore something new. You'll recharge, get inspired, and expand your horizons.

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How I Stayed Focused & Motivated While Working Solo

While working alone was less than ideal, I was able to make the best of it by leaning on others for collaboration and by consciously managing my time.

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Stop Trying to Optimize Your New Developers!

New developers can only learn so many things at once, and they need to tackle high-value skills first. Optimizing their workflow can — and should! — wait.

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Strategies for Remote Mentorship

Mentoring (and being mentored) while working remotely requires a high level of communication. It’s challenging, but it's well worth it for both parties.

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Remote Onboarding: Lessons from a Summer Shoveling Manure

Onboarding remotely is difficult and stressful. But if we can stay flexible, work together, and pay attention to our environments, we can make it easier.

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How to Ask When You Don’t Know What to Ask

How do you ask for clarification when you're completely confused? Here are a few strategic questions to help you understand a problem when you aren't sure where to start.

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3 Steps to Building Credibility & Winning Your Client’s Trust

The client needs to know that they are in good hands, with a team they can count on for solid, well-reasoned advice.

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Business Development in a Coronavirus World

The business world is undergoing a lot of change and uncertainty. Here are five ways you can connect with people during business development conversations.

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Abstraction Laddering – An Easy, Effective Problem Framing Exercise

You can't solve a problem you don't understand. Before you jump into action, bring your issues into the right level of focus with the Ladder of Abstraction.

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