Articles by Nate Swanner
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Using the STAR Method to Ace Your Interview
For many job seekers, the hardest parts of a job interview are the “Tell me a time when…”-style questions. These put your experience in the spotlight and often force you to revisit your most challenging days as… -
How to Find a Mentor to Accelerate Your Career
A career mentor can help you make tough decisions, navigate career choices, provide context for tough times, and help you take full advantage when things are going great. Sounds like something everyone should h… -
Crafting an Impressive Tech Resume
A common mistake tech job candidates make is thinking their resume is a formality. They write a “standard” resume that details their skills and background in a very generalized way, and then submit that resume… -
How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You Noticed
All great cover letters have one thing in common: They engage recruiters and hiring managers in a way that entices them to want to interview you. Standing out in a sea of candidates, all with their own cover le… -
Burnout is Real, and These are Tech's Main Offenders
Burnout is something that any tech pro can experience, and it can happen even at the largest companies with the best perks. How can you identify burnout in tech, and what can you do when you’re burned out? Here… -
How to Become a Project Coordinator
A project coordinator is not quite a project or program manager, but this role is often just as valuable to a company’s overall strategy and goals. Often tasked with larger and more complex projects, the projec… -
Blockchain Developer Skills: What Do You Need to Know?
Blockchain, the decentralized ledger technology that allows users to create a permanent record of transactions, has drawn a good deal of hype over the past several years thanks to its connections to cryptocurre… -
iOS Developer Certifications: Are They Worth Pursuing?
While certifications aren’t necessary for every tech job, possessing at least a few certifications can help you stand out in a crowded field of applicants. If you’re an iOS developer, will certifications help y… -
iOS Developer Career Path: Tips and Tricks to Succeed
In the 16 years since Apple unveiled the iPhone, iOS developers have built and maintained a growing ecosystem of apps and services. If you’re curious about an iOS developer career path, be warned: there’s no “t… -
How to Become a Freelance Project Manager
Project managers are tasked with guiding teams to complete projects on time and within budget, which means they must possess a broad range of project management skills, both technical and “soft” (i.e., communic…