New Hire Despite My Objection - Now What? As a software developer, I recently found myself in a challenging situation during the hiring process for our team. I participated in technical interviews for potential new hires, and one particular candidate raised a significant concern. During the …
Continue ReadingRecruitment BD: Strategies and Insights for Success Introduction As a recruiter venturing into business development (BD), you might find the process daunting, especially if you’re more comfortable with internal hiring. Many seasoned recruiters face this challenge when transitioning into agency …
Continue ReadingResource to Prepare for C#, .NET, SQL, REST, and SOAP Test Preparing for technical interviews or assessments can be daunting, especially when the topics span across multiple technologies like C#, .NET, SQL, REST, and SOAP. In this blog post, we’ll explore some valuable resources and strategies …
Continue ReadingSecret Projects at Work: A Double-Edged Sword In the world of software development, the landscape is often fraught with competing priorities, tight deadlines, and the constant pressure to deliver features that satisfy stakeholders. Amidst this chaos, many developers find themselves engaging in what …
Continue ReadingThoughts on an Optional On-Call Rotation In today’s fast-paced tech environment, many teams are grappling with the challenge of on-call rotations. As a member of a team that has implemented an optional on-call rotation, I wanted to share my experiences and insights regarding its benefits and …
Continue ReadingUnable to Update Email in Career Portal Introduction Navigating through career portals can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when it comes to updating personal information such as your email address. In this post, I want to address a common issue faced by users of the Microsoft career portal: …
Continue ReadingWhat Style 1:1 Do You Run with Your Reports & Manager? In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, one-on-one (1:1) meetings have become essential for managers and their teams. They offer a dedicated time to connect, share feedback, and discuss individual achievements and challenges. Having …
Continue ReadingWhat’s Your Favorite Cheap Issue Tracking Software? As we embark on the exciting yet challenging journey of building a startup, one of the critical decisions we face is selecting the right issue-tracking software. While tools like GitHub Projects serve their purpose, they may not offer the …
Continue ReadingDecoding the 1point3acre Interview Experience: A Look into Chinese Encoding Recently, while browsing through posts on 1point3acre, I stumbled upon a curious trend in the interview experience narratives where candidates referenced their interview questions with phrases like “Jiu Er Yao,” …
Continue ReadingChallenge: If You Could Free Up 30% of Your Devs’ Time from Tooling and Admin Panels… Introduction Imagine a world where your developers could dedicate 30% more time to what they love most—building innovative features that delight users. Instead of wrestling with internal tooling or managing …
Continue ReadingAkuna Capital Quant Interview Problem In the competitive world of quantitative finance, interviews often involve challenging algorithmic problems that test not only a candidate’s coding skills but also their ability to think critically and apply mathematical concepts. In this post, we will …
Continue ReadingAmazon On-Site Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Prepare Preparing for an on-site interview at Amazon, especially for an SDE2 role, can be a daunting task. Many candidates wonder whether the on-site questions are similar to those encountered in the online assessment (OA) or if they take …
Continue ReadingAmazon SDE I - SDN Interview Prep: What to Expect Preparing for interviews can be a daunting task, especially when applying for a specialized role like Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) in the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) domain at Amazon. In this blog post, we will discuss the …
Continue ReadingInsights on TikTok Interview Process: What to Expect The tech industry is ever-evolving, and as companies like TikTok grow in prominence, many aspiring candidates find themselves preparing for interviews at these innovative organizations. One of the most frequently asked questions among candidates …
Continue ReadingAnyone Here Having a Good Time at Work? In the tech industry, especially in recent years, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of negativity surrounding job dissatisfaction, burnout, and corporate struggles. However, amidst this atmosphere, many professionals are finding joy and fulfillment …
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