Articles by Dice Staff
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Help Wanted Signs = Dollar Signs for Software Developers
Employers are responding to the tight labor market for software developers with a new retention tool: a bonus plan designed specifically for them. Unique bonus programs for software developers ha… -
Responding to Employers, Colleges Focus on Experience
Some tech companies—Google notably among them—are de-emphasizing the use of test scores and GPAs in their hiring, and that's causing colleges and universities to re-think their approach to techni… -
Preparation Is Key to Successful Second Interviews
Tip of the Day If you're invited in for a second interview, always ask for an agenda or schedule ahead of time, including the names and titles of the people you'll be meeting with. This will give… -
Samsung Plans Hiring for San Jose R&D Center
Samsung's planning to do a lot of hiring in Silicon Valley as it prepares to open its new $300 million R&D Center in San Jose, by the summer of 2015. Indeed, the local talent pool is one of the r… -
Where Mobile Developers Should Be Looking for Jobs
It seems everyone wants a mobile app these days—even in traditionally low-tech industries like commercial fishing, construction and trucking. That means “a mobile developer with good skills can g… -
Transferable Skills Guide - Big Data Engineer
Return to Main Article – Transferable Skills Guide Overview Sourcing tech professionals with certain emerging or hard-to-find skills can be a challenge – even for the most seasoned recruiter. In… -
One Way to Prepare for Behavioral Interview Questions
Tip of the Day Most of what happens in an interview is unpredictable, but you can be sure you'll be asked some behavioral questions. These are the queries like, "What would you do if a team membe… -
Are More Employers Willing to Pay for Certifications?
The overall value of certifications is rising, which can put added pressure on job seekers to make sure their credentials are up to snuff. The good news is some employers may be willing to help y… -
What Weird Al Sees May Surprise You
Some might say that nothing demonstrates the power of social media more than Weird Al Yankovic's album "Mandatory Fun" hitting the top of Billboard's chart. But that would be cynical. After all,… -
Twitter, Pinterest Release Diversity Numbers
Twitter and Pinterest have become the latest brand-name tech companies to unveil gender and ethnic portraits of their workforce. The story they tell is pretty much the same as what we've seen in…