Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Tech Connects Podcast: The Future of HR Tech
“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, and more! The next episode… -
November Tech Unemployment Rate Dips to 2 Percent
With all the headlines about tech layoffs and a possible recession, you might think the tech unemployment rate is steadily creeping upward. However, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor… -
Graphic Designer Skills: Which Do You Need to Build a Career?
A graphic designer’s work can make or break a project. Inviting graphics attract (and keep) customers; bad visuals will drive them away. If you’re considering a career in graphic design, you migh… -
DoorDash Blames New Layoffs on Pandemic Hyper-Growth
DoorDash plans on laying off 1,250 workers. In a note to employees, CEO Tony Xu blamed the cuts on overexuberant spending during the past few years. “The pandemic presented sudden and unprecedent… -
Software Engineer Skills: What You Need to Know to Stand Out
What skills do you need to succeed as a software engineer? That can prove a difficult question, especially when you consider all the different types of software engineers. However, an analysis of… -
How to Prepare for Layoffs Before They Happen
The headlines seem dominated by layoffs, with tech giants such as Meta and Amazon slashing thousands of jobs. Meanwhile, executives at organizations large and small predict a recession in the fut… -
Big Tech Company Layoffs Will Impact H-1B Visa Workers
For years, some of the biggest names in tech hired thousands of H-1B workers to fill out their respective workforces. But with a potential recession looming on the horizon, these companies are no… -
Cisco Layoffs Will Impact 5 Percent of Its Workforce
Cisco plans on slicing roughly 5 percent of its workforce. During Cisco’s most recent earnings call, CEO Chuck Robbins indicated that certain business units would need to be “rebalanced,” and the… -
What to Do If Layoffs Impact Your Tech Job
During periods of economic uncertainty, your employer may unleash layoffs. That’s always a scary moment, especially if you’re one of the employees laid off. However, a “soft landing” is definitel… -
8 Growing Open-Source Projects on GitHub to Boost Skills
What’s the best way to boost your programming skills and show potential employers that you have what it takes to build an app, service, or website? For many tech professionals, the answer to that…