Articles by Nate Swanner

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  Program Manager vs. Project Manager: Differences Explained

  Across organizations and industries, program managers and project managers help businesses with myriad tasks. These roles may be needed to keep large projects or programs operating efficiently. B…
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  Unique Interview Questions to Ask Employers

  For many candidates, there’s one job interview moment that can spark a lot of dread: when the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” The mind inevitably races. What should you ask?…
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  The Essential Skills for a Resume That You Need to Have

  The “skills” section of your resume is meant to showcase your abilities and demonstrate to potential employers that you’re worth considering for the role. Many hiring managers will first scan you…
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  Using Interpersonal Skills to Elevate Your Career

  Even though you might not realize it, you use interpersonal skills every day, even if your job leaves you relatively isolated. Every time you interact with someone in a virtual or in-person setti…
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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 chal…
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  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 ev…
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  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 subm…
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  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 b…
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  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 proje…
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  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…