Articles by Nate Swanner
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Java Developer Résumé: How to Make Yours Awesome
Résumés are how you make your first impression when applying for a job. No matter the role, it’s a document that recruiters and companies use to frame their interaction with you. You want it to b… -
Survey: Do You Even Care About Cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin, the highly controversial cryptocurrency, has created a wave throughout tech. It not only sparked the ‘alternative money’ movement (which brought us things like Dogecoin), it also introdu… -
Could Pre-Interview Testing Make Job Hunting Smoother for Everyone?
Job interviews are some of the most nerve-wracking experiences you’ll have in life. The traditional model of interviewing hinged largely on whether or not the interviewers liked you, and unconsci… -
Tech Events: Will A.I. Ethics Frame Which Ones You Attend?
As Apple, Google, and Microsoft make their cases for why developers should bother with their various platforms or services, there are a few common narrative threads. Artificial intelligence (A.I.… -
Twitter Is Taking One Final, Stupid Swipe at Developers
Twitter, helmed by a CEO who recently intimated developers don’t matter to the platform, is making further API changes to all but cull third-party Twitter clients from the app ecosystem. Original… -
A.I & Blockchain More Than Hype for Tech Firms
There’s been a lot of chatter lately around artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology. Are those terms a lot of empty hype, or do companies really want tech pros well-versed in tho… -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2 Is Amazing, and You'll Probably Never Get One
Microsoft just announced its Surface Hub 2, a second swipe at its concept of big screens for every conference room. This time, it’s also trying to bring that screen to your desk. But you’ll proba… -
Recruiters: Midwest Tech Pros Might be Happiest
Recruiters know that tech pros don’t just care about salary (although that’s a huge factor in job negotiations); they also want work-life balance, a sustainable cost of living, and a good communi… -
When You Should (and Shouldn't) Accept Interview 'Homework'
As tech companies start to distance themselves from the dreaded whiteboard interview, a trend has emerged to replace it. Companies are starting to give potential employees take-home assignments t… -
5 Tips to Make Networking Less Terrible (and Maybe Even Fun!)
It takes a rare type of person to actually enjoy networking. For most, the concept of meeting someone you don’t know is daunting – and especially worrisome when you’re representing your company o…