Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Game Developer Skills: What You Need to Know to Succeed
For many tech professionals, working within the game industry would be a dream come true. However, succeeding at building the next generation of cool games requires a plethora of soft and technic… -
Tech Careers Explained: Should You Be a Manager or a Specialist?
Should you become a manager or stay a specialist? That’s a critical decision for any tech professional, particularly as they advance in their career. While both paths offer unique rewards, unders… -
Are Most Game Developers Still Dealing with 'Crunch Time' and Overwork?
Crunch time in game development, characterized by excessive overtime and unrelenting pressure to meet deadlines, has long plagued the video game industry. Developers grinding at 60+ hours per wee… -
Tech Unemployment Dipped at the End of 2024
Tech unemployment dipped in December to 2 percent, the lowest level since November 2023, according to a new CompTIA analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. Meanwhile, the national… -
Dice 2025 Tech Salary Report: Are Tech Pros Happy with Their Pay?
Are tech professionals happy with their current salaries? That’s a critical question for not only tech pros, but also employers who want to retain their best and brightest employees. Dice’s lates… -
Do Developers Still Need to Master Prompt Engineering?
Do tech professionals need to master prompt engineering? That’s been a critical question over the past few years, especially as more tech workflows have incorporated AI-powered chatbots like Chat… -
Dice 2025 Tech Salary Report: Which Tech Skills Pay You the Most?
If you’ve worked in tech for any length of time, you’re well aware that mastering certain skills translates into a significant pay bump. But which skills pay the most? According to the 2025 Dice… -
2025 Dice Tech Salary Report: What Benefits Do Tech Pros Want?
Benefits are a critical part of any tech professional’s compensation package. As shown by this year’s Dice Tech Salary Report, this focus has become more critical than ever in a year where tech s… -
DHI Group CEO Art Zeile on the 2025 Dice Tech Salary Report
“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… -
'Tech Connects' Podcast: Paul DeBettignies on Tech Recruiting's Future
“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…