Nick Kolakowski
Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Tech Unemployment Dipped Slightly in November
The tech unemployment rate dipped from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent in November, even as the national unemployment rate climbed slightly from 4.1 percent to 4.2 percent, according to the latest Com… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Recruiting and Hiring for an Uncertain 2025
Our next “Tech Connects” guest is Nichole Foley, who’s the senior manager of talent acquisition for Commonwealth Fusion Systems, which is exploring the best ways to build clean fusion energy tech… -
What Do You Need to Know About Quantum Computing?
You’ve no doubt heard of quantum computing at this juncture. And you know it might eventually impact your job in some way—but how? Let’s explore. First things first: quantum computing isn’t an ea… -
Breaking into AI: A Roadmap to Building Expertise
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a niche field—it’s an increasingly mainstream technology that’s reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating career opportunities for tech prof… -
Breaking into Game Development in 2025: What Will It Take?
Around the world, video games are only getting more popular, which makes 2025 a great time to break into the game-creation industry if that interests you. Whether you’re a software developer, des… -
How Tech Pros Can Negotiate Higher Salaries Next Year (and Beyond)
While it’s difficult to predict how the tech industry and broader economy will fare over the next 12 months, one thing is certain: companies everywhere will continue to try to do more with less.… -
These 5 Technologies Will Dominate 2025 (and Beyond)
Which technologies will dominate your industry in 2025 and beyond? That’s a crucial question for any tech professional who’s deciding which things to learn and career avenues to pursue. While we… -
Microsoft's Zero Day Quest Offers Big Bounties for AI, Cloud Bugs
If you’re interested in discovering the vulnerabilities in cloud and AI platforms—and potentially earning a lot of money for it—Microsoft has an event for you. Zero Day Quest, which Microsoft bil… -
Breaking the 4-Year Degree Barrier in Tech Careers
Tech professionals know their time is at a premium, especially when they’re just starting out. Whether they’re planning on entering the workforce directly from high school or making a mid-career… -
Which Tech Hubs Offer the Most Jobs?
Way back in the day, many of the nation’s technology companies clustered in Seattle, Silicon Valley, and New York. Thanks to years of local investment, however, that situation is changing, with t…