Articles by Dice Staff
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Résumé Building: One Page or Two?
When it comes to résumés, most experts recommend keeping things to one page. The theory behind that is simple: Recruiters and HR staffers have only a very limited amount of time to scan a lot of… -
Getting More Women Coders Into Open Source
Diversity remains an issue in tech firms across the nation, with executives and project managers publicly upset over a lack of women in engineering and programming roles. Multiple explanations fo… -
Why You're Rejected for Security Clearances
In a talk at August’s BSides Las Vegas conference, security pro Kevin Tyers talked about the factors that go into a security clearance decision. His accompanying research included an analysis of… -
Dice Report: Going the Commuting Distance
Tech professionals aren’t shy when it comes to expressing their need for better work-life balance. While they appreciate employers who offer flexible work hours, the option to telecommute is gene… -
How a 'Task Alarm' Sparks Better Productivity
For some tech pros, plowing through all the day’s tasks can prove difficult. It’s not just a matter of procrastinating (although some workers have that problem in abundance); a constant stream of… -
Creating a Real 'Iron Man' Suit
If you’ve seen any of the Iron Man movies, you know it’s all about the suit. Tony Stark, as played by Robert Downey, Jr., is the epitome of suave wit—but without his metal shell, he’s just anothe… -
Beware 'Blind References'
At a CEO workshop earlier in September, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings reportedly told the audience that his company relies heavily on references when hiring new employees. According to Business Insid… -
Online Classes to Boost Your Dev Skills
Ever wanted to pick up programming tips while on the go? While Khan Academy has made its lessons available on iOS for quite some time, the nonprofit has just issued its first-ever Android app. Kh… -
5 Steps for Layoff Prep
Groupon plans on laying off 1,100 workers and closing operations in seven countries. Hewlett-Packard will let some 30,000 employees go over the next few quarters. Even as the tech industry as a w… -
Do This Before Tackling Whiteboard Questions
If you’re a tech pro who specializes in software development, sooner or later you’re going to have to face a whiteboard question. Whiteboards are a great opportunity to show off your skills; but…