Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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What Will Happen When Apple CEO Tim Cook Retires?
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly suggested a vague timeframe for when he might leave the company. That’s not just a big deal for folks who work at Apple: Whoever succeeds him will make decisions… -
30 Software Engineer Skills That Employers Everywhere Want
If you’re applying for a job as a software engineer, you might wonder which associated skills will make you most attractive to future employers. Knowledge of some ultra-popular programming langua… -
Workers Want Flexibility More Than Higher Pay, Job Security
It’s been called the Great Resignation: Millions of Americans (and more than a few technologists) actively considering whether to leave their current positions and look for a new job this year. W… -
Apple's New App Store Changes Could Impact Small iOS Developers
Apple has announced notable changes for iOS developers who sell products via the company’s App Store. From now on, developers can inform customers about ways to pay for apps and services outside… -
Landing a Job at Salesforce Might Depend on Learning One Key Skill
Want to land a tech job at Salesforce? If so, it’s essential to become as familiar as possible with the company’s core software product. According to a Burning Glass analysis of Salesforce’s publ… -
The Sad History of Google Messaging; Musk Admits Tesla A.I. Needs Work
It’s the weekend! Before you sign off, let’s explore some of the big stories from the week you might have missed, including a fun dive into Google’s checkered history of messaging products, plus… -
Do Most Technologists Work for Big or Small Companies?
Tech giants such as Microsoft and Google employ hundreds of thousands of technologists. As new data makes clear, however, the majority of technologists actually work for small companies—between t… -
Average Market Value of Some Certifications Continues to Fall: Report
The market value for hundreds of certifications dropped in the second quarter of 2021, according to a new analysis by Foote Partners. The quarterly average market value of certifications now sits… -
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Faces Departures Amidst Hiring Spree
When he retired as CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos indicated he’d devote far more time to working on Blue Origin, his spaceflight company. It’s an expensive initiative: Not only is he spending $1 billi… -
15 Certifications Linked to High Salaries for Technologists
Which certifications pay the most? That’s always a pressing question for technologists everywhere, given the time and resources necessary to earn certifications. You don’t want to spend all those…