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Evolving the Industry

[Video] Job Crafting: An End to the Endless Work-from-Home Debate

The work-from-home debate isn't really about where we work. It’s about us workers craving agency in a chaotic world. Job Crafting is a great first step.

Growing as Makers

How to Prepare a Career Talk About Testing for 200 High School Sophomores

I'll soon be giving a career talk about testing to 200 high schoolers. Reviewing how I moved from developer to tester helped me form some concrete advice.

Effective communication

Senior Developers Can Help New Devs Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome can hit new devs hard during onboarding. There are some simple things experienced devs on the project can do to ease the pain.

Culture

Establish a Learning Culture Framework and See Your Business Thrive

Establishing a learning culture is a competitive business advantage. This post presents a Learning Culture Framework to help guide you.

Growing as Makers

3 Hackathon Habits Developers Should Bring to Their Professional Work

There are habits and techniques developers use during a hackathon that they should bring into their professional work more often.

Business Practices

5 Tips for Leveling Up Your Networking Game

Are you looking to level up your networking game? These five tips can help you make a good impression and become a better networker.

Personal Optimization

Why You Should Take an Active Role in the Onboarding Process

I have come to realize that taking an active role in the onboarding process is the best way to successfully ramp onto a new company or team.

Growing as Makers

3 Vital Tips for Students for a Successful Virtual Career Fair

Virtual career fairs are valuable for both students and employers. But these virtual events have distinct differences from traditional career fairs.

Business Practices

Evaluating Compensation in a Job Offer

I encourage people to add up all the direct and indirect compensation when evaluating a job offer. What's the net value of the whole package?

Personal Optimization

Why I Started Keeping a Career Reflection Journal

I hope that my career reflection journal will document my growth and help me provide relevant guidance and advice to others.

Growing as Makers

Career Development: What’s Your Habitat?

When it comes to career development, what's your habitat? With abundant sun, food, and water, you’ll have the resources you need to grow and thrive.