Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Why are Some Technology Certifications Losing Their Value?
For recruiters and hiring managers, certifications are a straightforward way to determine whether a job candidate has the necessary skills for a particular job. For technologists, certifications… -
How Software Developers Squeeze Out Extra Productivity
For technologists everywhere, the pressure to improve productivity is seemingly never-ending. Whether building new products and services, squishing bugs, or continually updating the tech stack, t… -
Dice Sentiment Report: Not All Technologists Like Full-Time Remote Work
As companies work to figure out the best ways to re-open their offices, Dice’s Tech Sentiment Report shows that, over the past year, technologists have been remarkably consistent in their desire… -
Dice Sentiment Report: Will Demand Drive Technologists to New Jobs?
One of the looming questions facing every organization and industry right now is what workers will do when the veil of the pandemic lifts for good. Will there be a return to some level of normalc… -
Technology Jobs in Finance and Insurance are Heavy on Data Skills
It’s no wonder that finance and insurance companies are always on the hunt for highly skilled technologists for jobs. These companies must collect, organize, and analyze massive amounts of data;… -
The Major Tech Hub Filing for the Most H-1B Visas Isn't Silicon Valley
The nation’s largest tech hubs are also the hungriest for H-1B workers, according to an analysis of recent visa filings. Although the Trump and Biden administrations have proposed radical overhau… -
Technology Jobs in Retail Demand These Core Skills
The retail industry relies on a vast number of technologists to operate at peak efficiency. Data scientists and analysts crunch through massive amounts of sales data for insights; software develo… -
Top 6 Things That Technologists Hate the Most About Interviews
What parts of the job hunt irritate developers the most? With the tech unemployment rate hovering at 2.4 percent, and companies desperate to hire the specialized technologists they need to implem… -
Facebook Expands Remote-Work Policy to More Employees
Facebook will allow all full-time employees to work from home on a permanent basis, provided they can do their jobs remotely. The company also plans on re-opening its offices to 50 percent capaci… -
Want a Technology Job in Healthcare? Learn These Skills
For many technologists, working in healthcare is a key goal. Who wouldn’t want to use their technology skills to make people healthier and happier? Many technologists also enjoy the challenge of…