Articles for Career Path
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The Potential Downside of Unlimited PTO and Vacations
When choosing between two (or more) tech jobs, non-salary compensation should always be a deciding factor. Squeezed by the tech industry’s low unemployment rate, companies are offering more perks… -
How to Recognize and Reboot a Dysfunctional Software Team
Buffeted by evolving requirements, tight deadlines and scheduling conflicts, it’s easy for a software team to drift off-course… or become completely dysfunctional. If you’re given the task of bri… -
How to Know If Freelancing Is Right for You
Many developers have entertained the idea of freelancing or consulting. It sounds great, but jumping into something you know little about can be scary. Here are a few things to know about going f… -
Which Tech Freelancing Skills Pay the Most Per Hour?
Take a seat and prepare yourself for some shocking news: tech freelancers can pull down a sizable amount of money per hour. New data from Upwork (an online freelancing platform) suggests that tec… -
Who is Synechron and How Is It Accelerating Digital for FinTech?
Synechron is a 20+ year old, privately-held company and one of the leading digital transformation consulting firms focused exclusively on the financial services industry. Our teams work to accele…Sponsored -
'Agenda' May Change Your App Monetization Strategy
App monetization affects everyone. Companies big and small try in earnest to entice users to pay, while those same users are sometimes reluctant to even pay a dollar for an app they use constantl… -
When Good UX Means the Difference Between Safety and Disaster
On January 13, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent a smartphone alert to thousands of island residents and tourists: “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. T… -
Getting the Most Out of Tech Meetups
Meetups have become increasingly popular among tech professionals over the past few years. What’s not to like about them? Engaging face-to-face with local professionals who have similar interests… -
A 'Jekyll & Hyde' Boss is the Worst Kind: Study
Bad bosses are the worst, and come in all varieties. A new study suggests there’s one type so bad, you’ll feel like you're dealing with two awful managers at the same time! The University of Exet… -
Fortune 500 Companies Want These Developer Skills
Finding a job in tech isn’t always as simple as it seems. One of the trickiest matches is the triumvirate of a.) developers, b.) the language they’re proficient in, and c.) a company that needs t… -
Nintendo Switch Has Chicken-Egg Problem for Devs
[caption id="attachment_139249" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Nintendo Switch[/caption] The Nintendo Switch was the darling of 2017. It surprised at almost every turn, and gave us all-time gr… -
5 Things A Recruiter Wants You to Know About the Tech Interview Process
Of all the things that can be said about getting a job in tech, there’s a universal truth that resonates with every candidate: the process seems to take forever. But why? Many technologists voice…Sponsored