Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Top Reasons Why Employees Jump Jobs Include Remote, Flexible Work
Before the pandemic, people jumped jobs for a variety of reasons, including the prospect of better pay, an easier commute, or the chance to work for an organization whose values aligned with thei… -
Building Your Tech Career: Networking, Advanced Soft Skills, and More
If you’ve been in the tech industry for a few years, you know that things can get complicated—especially when you’re taking your first steps into team management. Mastering technical skills is on… -
4 Key Skills for Your First Big Steps into Tech Management
If you've been in the tech industry for a few years, you know that things can get complicated—especially when you're taking your first steps into team management. Mastering technical skills is on… -
Hunting for a Tech Job? Leverage Your Personal Projects and Stories
If you're new to the tech industry, it's easy to find everything overwhelming. How do you apply for a job? What if you have no previous workplace experience? What's the best way to show off your… -
How to Optimize Every Stage of Your Tech Career
Whether you’re just starting out in tech or you’ve been in the industry for many years, you know that a tech career can prove enormously rewarding and exciting. No matter what your specialization… -
Tesla Layoffs Will Hit Salaried Workers Harder Than Hourly
Tesla’s planned job cuts will impact around 3.5 percent of its total workforce, CEO Elon Musk told an audience at the Qatar Economic Forum. However, the salaried portion of the electric automaker… -
Spotify Announces Hiring Slowdown, But Will Boost Headcount
Spotify is the latest tech company to announce a hiring slowdown. However, the streaming giant intends to still add to its overall headcount by the end of the year. In an email to employees, Spot… -
Local Governments Need Cybersecurity, Cloud Experts
When it comes to tech hiring, private companies attract a lot of attention—but governments are also desperate for technologists who can help harden systems against external threats, port valuable… -
Which East Coast Cities Pay Software Engineers the Most?
Like the West Coast, the East Coast features a cluster of mature tech hubs—all of which offer high compensation to technologists with the right mix of skills and experience. But which of these Ea… -
Is Java Losing Ground to Other Popular Programming Languages?
For nearly 30 years, Java has remained one of the world’s most popular programming languages. But is that popularity slipping? Are more software developers and engineers giving up Java for other…