Career Development Articles

Akshay Kumar

Updated on December 17, 2024

Technical interviews evaluate a job candidate’s technical knowledge through coding exercises, system design discussions and behavioral questions. Review these questions to prepare.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on December 12, 2024

At 30, you can learn from your work experience and build a career that aligns with your strengths, interests and values. You also have time to go back to school, gain new skills and invest in a career that will serve you for decades to come.

Lisa Bertagnoli

Updated on December 10, 2024

Active listening is the practice of processing what a speaker is saying and reflecting this understanding back to them. To become a more active listener, consider these techniques, benefits and examples of active listening.

Rose Velazquez

Updated on December 03, 2024

Apprenticeships provide education and professional training to prepare people for careers in their chosen field.

Bertrand Saint-Preux

Updated on December 02, 2024

Our expert gives his personal account of how he broke boundaries to rise from newcomer to being a leader in tech.

Lynette Teo

Updated on November 22, 2024

Negative feedback is criticism that points out problematic behavior with the goal of correcting the behavior and helping an employee improve. Follow these tips to respond to negative feedback in a healthy way and further your professional growth.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on November 20, 2024

Effective communication is the clear and useful exchange of ideas, such that all parties involved understand the communication’s purpose. Here are some tips for effective communication, why it’s important, its benefits and some barriers to watch out for.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on November 06, 2024

Micromanagement, vague feedback and inconsistent communication are all telltale signs of an ineffective boss — the result of which is higher employee turnover and lower productivity.

Cora Gold

Updated on November 05, 2024

With time and persistence, you can create a freelance writing career that’s both personally and financially rewarding.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on October 31, 2024

The first day at a new job is an exciting time, but it’s full of unknowns. Here’s what you can expect on the first day and some advice for making a good first impression with your team.