Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Top Meta Skills for Job Candidates: Python, Facebook, More
Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is going through a massive transition. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is essentially betting his company’s future on the “metaverse,” an augmented reality (AR) and virtual… -
COBOL Developers' Last Great Task: Transitioning Away From It
By programming-language standards, COBOL is unbelievably ancient. Launched 63 years ago, it still powers mainframes within governments and large institutions, even as many of the developers who’v… -
Google Shifts Vaccine Employment Rule, Opens Up In-Office Perks
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, tech companies have been forced to make rapid decisions about how (and where) their workforces operate. Google is no different—and with infection rates dipping,… -
Data Scientists, Analysts: Easing Fears About Big Data is Key Mission
As organizations seek to mine their datasets for ultra-valuable insights, the demand for data scientists, data engineers, and data analysts is stronger than ever. Data-related budgets will likely… -
Huge Amazon Hiring Spree is Targeting These Technology Skills
In September 2021, then-new Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the e-commerce giant would hire 55,000 technologists and corporate employees over next several months. How is that effort going, a… -
Dice Tech Salary Report: Technologists Want These Benefits the Most
Negotiating for work benefits such as flexible scheduling can ultimately prove as beneficial to your quality of life as a higher salary. But which benefits do technologists currently have—and whi… -
Coding and Whiteboard Job Interviews: How to Prepare
If you’re interviewing for any kind of technology job that touches on programming and software development, chances are good you’ll face a coding skills test. These tests can take the form of the… -
More Tech Company Jobs Drifting Away From West Coast: Report
If you ever wanted more proof that the country’s tech center is diversifying away from the West Coast, a new study suggests that four in 10 tech-company job postings are outside of California, Or… -
Employers' 10 Hardest-to-Fill Tech Roles Include Developers, Managers
Which are the hardest tech jobs for employers to fill? Based on a new analysis, it’s not always highly specialized ones like A.I. researcher; organizations everywhere are scrambling to find and h… -
How Do U.S. Technologist Salaries Compare to the Rest of the World?
How do salaries for technologists in the U.S. match up against their counterparts in other countries? While that’s a difficult question to answer—fluctuating currency conversions alone can make c…