Articles by Nate Swanner
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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… -
It's Official: Tech Pros (Kind of) Love Tech Events
As spring and summer bloom, so do a seemingly endless number of tech events big and small. Earlier this month, we asked how you felt about these events: Do you love them, hate them, or just not c… -
App Market Growth is Global as U.S. Market Stabilizes: App Annie
Developers everywhere want their app or service to flourish, and new data suggests you might want to make your next app-related move outside the United States. By the end of 2018, App Annie says…