What 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 …
Continue ReadingCalibrating with a Client: Best Practices for Recruiters Hey there, recruiters from recruitment agencies! Today, we’re diving into a crucial aspect of our work: collaborating effectively with the hiring panel of our clients. In the competitive landscape of recruitment, building a seamless …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Intuition Behind Storing Indexes in Stacks When tackling stack problems, particularly those involving monotonic stacks, you might find yourself pondering a recurring question: why do we often store indexes instead of the values themselves? This topic can be quite perplexing, but …
Continue ReadingData Structures and Algorithms: Online vs. Offline Learning In the world of computer science and programming, mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) is paramount. Whether you’re preparing for technical interviews, looking to enhance your problem-solving skills, or simply wanting to deepen …
Continue ReadingDesign Patterns in Building from Scratch Hello, fellow developers and tech enthusiasts! Today, I want to dive into a topic that is crucial for teams, especially those with less experienced developers: the use of design patterns and structured approaches in software development. If you’re …
Continue ReadingDo You Use a Note & Action Taking App for Your Meetings? In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective communication and organization during meetings are more crucial than ever. As someone who has been using Fellow for the past couple of years, I can confidently say that it has …
Continue ReadingEmployees Steal Your Clients and Start Their Own Business In the fast-paced world of business, especially in niches with high demand and low competition, the risk of employees leaving to start their own ventures is a reality many entrepreneurs face. Recently, I made the decision to launch my own …
Continue ReadingEngineering Managers: Hands-On Coders vs. High-Level Architects – Where Do You Land? In the dynamic world of software engineering, the role of an Engineering Manager (EM) can vary significantly based on team needs, project requirements, and personal management styles. One of the most intriguing …
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