Hiring and Career Articles

Articles to help you advance your career and improve your hiring processes

Written by Dave Hicking Dave Hicking and Mary Perry Mary Perry

For Developers: How to Get Hired

Finding Your First Developer Job

Essential Strategies for Landing Your First Role in Software Development

Level Up: From Junior to Senior Developer

Essential Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Software Development

Open Source Contributions vs. Job History

Evaluating the importance of open-source contributions compared to traditional job experience in hiring decisions.

Characteristics of a Good Cover Letter

Essential tips for crafting a compelling cover letter that captures attention and showcases your suitability for the role.

Characteristics of a Good Developer Resume

Key elements to include in your developer resume to effectively showcase your skills and experiences.

How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Effective strategies to confidently prepare for and succeed in your next job interview.

How to Stand Out When You're Trying to Get Hired

Practical tips to differentiate yourself from other candidates and capture the attention of hiring managers.

For Hiring Managers: How to Hire

Creating a Good Hiring Process

A comprehensive guide to building an effective hiring process that attracts and identifies the right candidates.

How to Write a Good Job Post

Crafting clear, compelling job posts to attract the right developer candidates.

Building a Team That Works Well Together

From Hiring to Culture: The Key Steps to Building a High-Performing Team

Should Your Salary Range Be Public?

Exploring the benefits of salary transparency in job postings and its impact on hiring processes.

Should You Require a Cover Letter?

Understanding the benefits and considerations of requiring a cover letter in your hiring process.

Remote Development Teams: Pros and Cons

Exploring the advantages and challenges of managing remote development teams to help you make informed decisions.

Hiring for Experience vs. Hiring for Potential: Making the Right Choice

Striking the right balance between experience and potential can shape the future of your development team

Start an Internship Program

A comprehensive guide to launching an effective internship program that benefits your team and future talent.

Hiring vs. Consulting: What's Right for Your Team?

Deciding between hiring full-time employees or consultants based on your company's needs and goals.