Articles by Elisabeth Greenbaum Kasson
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iOS Developer Interview Questions: Mastering the Trickier Ones
More than a decade after the launch of the original iPhone, iOS is now a mature development environment. Thousands of developers regularly build, release, and update iOS apps for a dizzying universe of function… -
Is Python Edging Out R in the Data Science Space?
At the moment, tech pros rely on a small handful of well-known languages to develop machine-learning (ML) apps for various industries. But a subtle change may be coming: the Python ecosystem may eventually over… -
Salt Lake City Gives Civic-Minded Tech Pros an Edge
The beauty of the Wasatch Range, combined with a relaxed way of life and lower cost of living, make Salt Lake City a major draw for technologists. That’s just one reason why the region’s tech sector (a.k.a., “S… -
North Carolina’s Cleantech Industry is Growing Fast
Clean technology companies (also known as “cleantech”) have become such significant economic drivers in North Carolina that the industry added 8,000 full-time jobs across the state last year. In fact, the rate… -
Google Fiber Bets Big on Atlanta
Despite the recent corporate upheaval at Google Fiber, which included a halt on its expansion into nearly a dozen cities, the tech giant has confirmed that the changes won’t impact its continued rollout in Atla… -
Identify a Bad Manager Before You Take the Job
While most tech pros know how important it is to research a company before accepting an offer, precious few take the time to determine whether they’ll fit well with the organization’s management. And a bad mana… -
Do You Already Want to Quit a New Job?
If you recently started a job and you’re already thinking about leaving, you’re not alone. According to a survey by BambooHR, a human resources software company, 31 percent of new hires quit within the first si… -
Edward Tufte on Data Visualizations and Art
Statistician and data-visualization pioneer Edward Tufte is a legend for his ability to take the most complicated datasets and transform them into a visual language that even casual viewers can understand. A Pr… -
Red Flags That Make You Rethink a Job Offer
During a job interview, a warning flag might start waving so hard (metaphorically speaking) that it practically blows you out of the room. If the interviewer seems completely disinterested in your story or insu… -
Using Storytelling to Win the Job Interview
Storytelling has existed since the beginnings of the human race, helping people not only entertain one another, but also pass along vital information. A spoken narrative is a superb way to communicate values, o…