Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Nvidia's Ultra-Rich Employees Show the Value of Stock Options
It’s been a very good year for tech pros who work at Nvidia: thanks to the chip giant’s skyrocketing stock price, many of them are becoming very, very rich. During a recent all-hands meeting, Nvi… -
How Will A.I. Impact the Tech Freelancer Market?
As we head into 2024, any number of tech pros are wondering whether they should pursue a career as a freelancer or contractor. According to a new report from the Upwork Research Institute, anyone… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Improving the Technical Interview
“Tech Connects,” Dice’s podcast, digs into the tech hiring, recruiting, and career topics that matter to you. Subscribe on ACast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Podcasts, and YouTub… -
Don’t Include These Things On Your Resume
Having a strong resume that puts your skills and experience in the best possible light is essential for landing your dream job in tech. But knowing what to include and what to leave off any resum… -
Career-Planning in 2024? Focus on Emerging Tech.
If you’re undecided about your career direction in 2024, consider this: around 26 percent of tech job postings in November involved emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (A.I.) an… -
Tech Unemployment Dips to 1.7 Percent
Tech unemployment in November dipped to 1.7 percent, according to the latest CompTIA analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s significantly below the national unemp… -
One Year Later, Tech Layoffs Have Declined Considerably
In November 2022, massive layoffs were starting to sweep the tech industry, as startups imploded and tech giants decided to radically reduce their headcount. Twelve months later, the number of la… -
How to Become a Consultant
Should you strike out on your own and become a consultant? According to Dice’s most recent Salary Survey, there are some good monetary reasons why you should consider it: consultants averaged $11… -
‘Tech Connects’ Video, Transcript: TIAA CIO on A.I., Becoming a CIO, More
Many tech pros aspire to become a CIO or CTO, responsible for an organization’s entire tech stack. What skills do you need to take a position at the top, and how is the role changing with the evo… -
New Spotify Layoffs Will Target 17 Percent of Company Workforce
Spotify has cut 17 percent of its workforce, totaling roughly 1,500 employees. It’s the music-streaming giant’s third round of layoffs in 2023. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek placed the blame on a slower…