Articles by Dice Staff
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How to Answer Open-Ended Interview Questions
Tip of the Day When you're asked an open-ended question during an interview, success is about delivering a good answer and delivering it well. The first part is about preparation, while the secon… -
How to Turn Around a ‘Bad’ Recruiter Call
Tip of the Day We've all heard stories about the recruiter who calls with an opportunity that doesn't line up with your skill set at all. The more you talk to them, the more you're convinced they… -
What to Include in Your Resume's Skills List
Tip of the Day Your resume’s list of technical skills is among its most important features, so take the time to make it as effective as it can possibly be. After all, this is the place where you… -
Tech Firms Focus on Cities In Pursuit of Younger Workers
Tech companies across the country are increasingly setting up shop in urban areas, driven by the need to hire younger workers who aren't about to give up their city lifestyles. At the same time,… -
Remember This When You Network
Tip of the Day Networking is one of the most effective tools there is for getting a job. To be effective at it, you have to work at it. Remember: You can’t tap perfect strangers on the shoulder a… -
These 10 People Make a Lot of Money Playing Video Games
Playing video games and making a six-figure income for your trouble? It's good work if you can get it, and enough people are getting it for e-Sports Earnings to compile a list of the top 100 of t… -
Watch Out for These Red Flags During Interviews
Interviews are for you as well as your potential employer. While they're checking you out, you get to evaluate them on their technology choices, growth potential and culture, among other things.… -
5 Steps to Take Before You Start Contracting
Nowadays, when demand for so many technical skills is so high, the idea of contracting can seem like a good way to keep things interesting and make more money. But working for yourself comes with… -
The Best Recruiting Data of the 90s, 2000s and Today
I recently looked back at some pictures from my early days as a technologist at Microsoft and reflected on how recruiters cultivated connections with me without having social or profile data at t… -
State, Local Governments Resume Tech Hiring
State and local governments are picking up the pace of their IT hiring as the economy grows. Although smart officials are rethinking the level of staff they need on-site, a rash of retirements is…