Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Using Personal Projects to Land Your First Job in Tech
If you’ve just graduated from school with a technology-related degree—congrats! You’re probably exhausted, having dealt with everything from exams to class projects to tons of reading over the past few years. B… -
Using AI to Boost Your Tech Documentation
If you’ve spent any time in software development, you understand the importance of documentation. But for many tech professionals, writing and editing documentation is a time-consuming pain—and a task they coul… -
Translating Your Tech Speak for a Broader Audience Using AI
For tech professionals such as software engineers, building and maintaining a great app or service is just part of the equation: you also need to explain what you’ve done to a larger audience of non-technical p… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Tigran Sloyan Video, Summary, Quotes
Earlier this month, we had Tigran Sloyan, who’s the co-founder and CEO of CodeSignal, back on the ‘Tech Connects’ podcast. We discussed everything from internal skills training to the potential for AI to radica… -
Dice Reddit AMA: Talking About AI, Return to Work, and More
Last week, we hosted a Reddit AMA (on /r/cscareerquestions) in which we talked about everything from the current job market to return-to-office (RTO) mandates. It was a fun discussion! For those who couldn’t at… -
Using Soft Skills to Boost Your Generative AI Usage
You probably have some questions about how generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT will end up impacting your job. There’s also a lot of FUD surrounding artificial intelligence, including the widespread belief… -
Using Soft Skills to Improve Software Development
There’s a stereotype in tech that software developers and engineers are lone wolves, sitting alone in front of their computers as they churn out new code. However, anyone who’s actually built software knows it’… -
These 23 Tech Skills are the Most Difficult to Hire For
Companies everywhere need tech professionals for all sorts of reasons, from thwarting cyberattacks to building the next generation of “smart” apps. But where are managers experiencing the biggest difficulties i… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Dealing with the Cybersecurity Job Gap
“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 YouTube! Our latest ‘… -
How Managing Up Can Boost Your Career
In the early years of your tech career, your manager (and their manager) are crucial figures in your development. They’ll give you the assignments that’ll teach you new skills, as well as the opportunities to l…