Articles by Nick Kolakowski

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  Are Companies Hiring Lots of A.I. Talent?

  Companies everywhere want to figure out how to make their apps and services “smarter” via artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning. But are they hiring lots of A.I. experts to help them achieve these…
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  iOS Developer Skills: What You Need to Succeed

  For developers who want to break into mobile-app development, the iOS ecosystem presents a lot of opportunities. But what skills do you actually need to land a job as an iOS developer? First, it’s worth taking…
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  This City Saw the Most Job Posting Activity in February

  In some ways, it’s an increasingly turbulent time in tech. After months of declines, the tech unemployment rate has ticked back up (to 2.2 percent). Meanwhile, the biggest tech companies have laid off thousands…
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  Latest Meta Layoffs Will Impact 10,000 More Employees

  Earlier this month, widespread rumors suggested Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was prepping to lay off thousands of workers. Those rumors turned out to be correct: Meta has announced plans…
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  Job Postings for Software Developers, Other Roles Dip

  What kind of tech professionals do employers want right now? According to CompTIA’s monthly Jobs Report, software developers/engineers top that particular list, followed by IT support specialists, project manag…
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  Tech Unemployment Rose in February

  The tech unemployment rate rose to 2.2 percent in February, according to the latest CompTIA analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The national unemployment rate stood at 3.6 percent.…
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  How 'Shift Shock' Could Impact Your Next Job

  Imagine you’re on the job hunt. You researched companies that seemed interesting to you, submitted your applications and resumes, and endured a few interview rounds. One potential employer offered you a pretty…
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  Is Big Tech's Era of Great Perks Coming to an End?

  Is the era of great perks at big tech companies finally coming to an end? To answer that pressing question, The Wall Street Journal and Fortune recently examined which perks have gone away at tech giants such a…
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  How to Become an iOS Developer

  Building apps and services for Apple’s iOS ecosystem can be fulfilling… and lucrative. With more than 1 billion active iPhone users worldwide, there’s a massive audience for whatever you create. But how do you…
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  Which Product Designer Specializations Pay the Most?

  Product designers have a daunting task: making a product as appealing as possible to consumers and clients, who are often picky. It’s a job that incorporates multiple disciplines, from UI/UX to user research. I…