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Regina Lawless Regina Lawless
Updated on February 07, 2024

Sometimes, Careers Need a Little Freedom

In this excerpt from her new book, former Meta executive Regina Lawless describes how she reshaped her career and priorities after the untimely death of her husband.

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Alicia Thomas Alicia Thomas
Updated on February 01, 2024

Considering a Job With a Startup? Here’s What a Strong One Looks Like.

If you’re thinking about taking a job at a startup, you need to make sure it’s a solid business that will be around for a while. Our expert tells you what to look for.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on February 01, 2024

16 Companies That Hire Felons

Some of the biggest companies in the world will hire people with criminal records.

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Regina Lawless Regina Lawless
Updated on January 22, 2024

4 Takeaways for Employees From That Viral Layoff Video

Our expert recommends advocating for yourself without arguing and doing some research before hitting the record button.

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Brett Shively Brett Shively
Updated on January 08, 2024

How to Beat Age Discrimination in Tech Hiring

Age discrimination remains a persistent problem in tech hiring. Our expert shares tips for job seekers to circumvent some of the most common problems.

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Jenny Grange and Chris Guidry Jenny Grange and Chris Guidry
Updated on October 18, 2023

How to Conduct Better Coding Interviews

A wave of change is sweeping the software industry, shaking up the interview process. Two hiring managers share insights into the new approach.

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Natalie Ryan and Arjen Mackaaij Natalie Ryan and Arjen Mackaaij
Updated on June 14, 2023

Hiring Trends and Tips for the Rest of 2023

Significant shifts in the job market mean recruiting has to be more intentional than ever.

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Alex Zito-Wolf Alex Zito-Wolf
Updated on June 09, 2023

6 Industries to Target for Landing a Programming Job in a Recession

Some, like artificial intelligence and data analytics, have long been sure bets. But there are a few emerging, high-growth sectors that might surprise you.

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Matthias Wagner Matthias Wagner
Updated on May 17, 2023

Create a Hardware Engineering Portfolio That Gets Results

Spice up your hardware portfolio and show off your development skills with these simple tips.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on March 15, 2023

A Guide to Mass Hiring

Growth is inevitable. Here’s how to plan for it.