Articles by Dice Staff
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From Salaried to Self-Employed: Your Guide to Becoming a Tech Contractor
Making the leap from a full-time tech job to working as an independent contractor is a bold move—but for many ambitious professionals, it’s the gateway to better flexibility and pay. Whether you'… -
How to Build a Personal Brand That Attracts High-Paying Tech Clients
For any tech pro considering a consulting or freelance career, there’s one crucial question to answer: how can you build a personal brand that stands out? How can you ensure that potential client… -
The Tech Pro’s Guide to Finding (and Keeping) Freelance Clients
For many tech pros, breaking into tech contracting can feel like a critical first step on the road to higher compensation, more flexibility, and more interesting work. However, establishing yours… -
Tech Unemployment Ticked Upward Last Month
The tech unemployment rate ticked up from 3.1 percent in March to 3.4 percent in April, according to the latest CompTIA analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Meanwhile,… -
Cybersecurity Skill Sets Require AI Knowledge and a Lot More
Over the past two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated cybersecurity conv ersations regarding how attackers can and will exploit the technology, including creating sophisticated phis… -
Crafting Resumes and Cover Letters That Beat AI Screeners
If you’ve applied for a tech job within the past few years, you’re well aware that your applications have been scanned by an Applicant Tracking System, or ATS. These software platforms are the in… -
Ace the AI Interview: Mastering Virtual Assessments and Chatbot Screens
A couple of years ago, the idea of being evaluated for a job by an algorithm might have seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie (even a dystopic one). Now, however, it’s reality: from automat… -
Landing a Software Engineering Role at Elite Tech Companies: Your 2025 Guide
The allure of working at a highly competitive software company like Google or Meta (or any of the so-called FAANGs, including Amazon and Netflix) remains strong for ambitious tech professionals.… -
2025 Tech Layoffs Tracker: Navigating Job Cuts in Startups and Big Tech
The tech industry isn’t immune from the turbulence gripping the broader economy. Indeed, following a multiyear phase of rapid expansion, many startups and tech giants are implementing workforce r… -
Microsoft Pay Explained: What It Means for Tech Pros
For tech professionals setting their sights on a career at a global tech leader like Microsoft, understanding a tech giant’s compensation structure is essential. Knowing how Microsoft organizes i…