How to Move a Large Codebase to a New Stack: A Developer’s Dilemma As the head of engineering at a startup, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of our technology stack. My journey began as a front-end developer, eventually transitioning to full-stack development, and ultimately leading me to my …
Continue ReadingHow to Approach a Project Retrospective Interview When You’ve Been Focused on Urgent Bug Fixes It’s a common scenario: you’ve been knee-deep in urgent bug fixes and unexpected interruptions for the past couple of years, and now you’re faced with a project retrospective interview. You might be …
Continue ReadingHow Much Non-Development Related Extra Work is Reasonable? In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the lines between various roles often blur. As a developer, I found myself navigating an unexpected surge of non-development-related tasks this trimester due to a variety of team …
Continue ReadingLight Up Manager on Exit? Navigating the Decision to Share Feedback In the world of corporate dynamics, the challenges of working under a manager who is unqualified or unsupportive can often feel like navigating a minefield. Recently, a post on a popular forum captured the frustration and dilemma …
Continue ReadingSurviving the Corporate Jungle: Navigating the Transition from Startup to Corporate Life Transitioning from a small startup environment to a large corporate structure can feel like stepping into a different world altogether. For those of us who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings, the shift can …
Continue Reading# PayPal Software Engineer Intern Interview Process: What to Expect If you're gearing up for your first interview, especially for a prestigious company like PayPal, you're likely feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. Recently, a candidate preparing for a Software Engineer Intern position …
Continue ReadingTwo Apps or One: Navigating SSR and SPA for Your Product Hello everyone! Today, I want to dive into a topic that many developers face when building products with different user types and varying requirements. As I embark on creating a product with two distinct types of users—Team Members and …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Single Best Decision You Made in Your Career So Far? In the ever-evolving landscape of careers, the choices we make can significantly shape our professional paths. Whether it’s a strategic job change, a relationship with a mentor, or even the decision to steer clear of certain …
Continue ReadingWho is Responsible for Breaking Down Stories? As a new manager leading a small but competent team, I’ve encountered a common challenge that many in similar positions face: the struggle to effectively break down larger tasks. This issue becomes even more pronounced when dealing with complex parts of …
Continue ReadingNavigating the Transition from Operations to Big Tech: A Veteran’s Journey In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, the allure of big tech companies like FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) is undeniable. Many seasoned professionals are eyeing these giants for Staff+ roles, …
Continue ReadingNavigating the Amazon Graduate SDE Interview: A Journey from Data Science to Software Development Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to share my recent adventure as I embark on preparing for a Graduate Software Development Engineer (SDE) role at Amazon. While the excitement is palpable, I find myself …
Continue ReadingThe Best ATS for Small Businesses: Why You Can’t Cut Costs In the realm of recruitment, having the right tools can make all the difference—especially for small businesses and recruiting agencies. When I started my own recruiting agency, I quickly learned that no matter how tight my budget was, …
Continue ReadingNavigating the Amazon Online Assessment: A Journey through Challenges and Opportunities Yesterday, I faced the Amazon Online Assessment (OA), a crucial step in the recruitment process that many candidates dread and anticipate with equal measure. As I reflect on my experience, I wanted to share my …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Recruitment Agency Types: A Beginner’s Guide As the landscape of employment evolves, so do the types of recruitment agencies available to businesses and job seekers alike. If you’re dipping your toes into the world of recruitment, it can be a bit overwhelming to navigate …
Continue ReadingBringing in More Candidates: Tips for Successful Recruitment Finding a diverse and qualified pool of candidates for your job openings can often feel like an uphill battle. Many recruiters have faced the frustration of receiving only a handful of applications, which can be disheartening when …
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