6 Best Apps to Increase Your Attention Span Now
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by Hired
1M ago
Games to improve concentration and focus are great tools in our fast-paced world In season 1 of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, Ted helps his star defender Sam focus his attention span on the future and ‘forget’ past mistakes saying, simply, “Be a goldfish.” His wisdom is a great reminder to increase your concentration and focus on the right things. Whether it’s to avoid dwelling on a missed goal or progress on a project at work, how do you train your brain for better focus? How do you improve your attention span?  Since the year 2000, about the time the mobile revolution began, the average a ..read more
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Tech Candidate Spotlight – James Turner, Senior Mobile Engineer
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by Hired
1M ago
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Hampshire College. I also have 40+ years of self-learning new technologies as I worked in the tech industry. My BA has had the biggest impact on my career. I was able to spend a year working at the MIT AI lab and LISP Machine Incorporated as part of my degree. That gave me a big step up in entering the workforce. Related: Ready to Start Programming with AI? A Quick Guide for Software Engineers What would you like to learn more about? I’d like to get better at 3D design and CAD. I spe ..read more
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Tech Candidate Spotlight – Dmitry Cheryasov, Senior Software Engineer
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by Hired
1M ago
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Master’s degree in computer control systems from 1995. I also completed some postgrad studies in visual programming (one of the fashions of the day). As a junior developer, I pursued various certifications (Java, SQL, HTML, etc). Eventually, my work history became a better certification. Related: Inside the Coding Challenge: A Hiring Manager’s Perspective Which educational opportunities made the biggest impact on your tech career? A computer at home as a teenager. The tinker-friendly nature of 8-bit home computers, their si ..read more
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Tech Candidate Spotlight – Christine Kim, Senior Software Engineer
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by Hired
2M ago
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Brandeis University. I also worked at the IT Help Desk while at school, and had an engineering internship my junior year summer. Having a solid foundation during my B.S. Computer Science degree made the biggest impact on my tech career. Since then, I had supportive managers who encouraged learning and attending conferences. What would you like to learn more about? Eventually, I want to take on a people manager role and would love to know what that entails. I’m sure there are a lot of ..read more
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Why You Should Ask for a Reverse Interview (& How to Prep for It)
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by Hired
2M ago
Job interviews are typically seen as a one-way street – employers asking the questions and candidates providing the answers. While your primary goal in an interview is to advance in the hiring process, it’s also an opportunity to evaluate whether or not the job is a good fit for you. This is where a reverse interview comes in. It empowers you to take a more active role in the conversation. After all, you’re interviewing them as much as they’re interviewing you. What is a reverse interview?  A reverse interview, also known as a “reverse job interview” or “candidate-led interview,” is a typ ..read more
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How to Identify Value-Driven Employers in the Job Search
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by Hired
3M ago
Values are the principles guiding actions and decision-making. Company values not only shape the workplace and culture but the hiring process too – and in turn, your job search. As this turbulent hiring market tests employers and their commitments, jobseekers should understand which companies remain dedicated to their values.  Three pillars of hiring: equity, efficiency, and transparency At Hired, we believe the most successful companies are guided by strong employer brand values and fair hiring practices. Our observations of successful companies tell us equity, efficiency, and transparen ..read more
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System Design Interview Survival Guide: Tips to Navigate Interviews
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by Educative
3M ago
System Design Interviews are challenging for many developers because they aim to test not just technical knowledge but critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well. The focus is not on your coding proficiency. Rather, your success in a System Design Interview depends on your ability to reason through and defend trade-offs in your design.  We asked our partner Educative to give software engineering jobseekers a look into what they should know about getting prepped for their next System Design interview. Here’s what Educative advised. Preparing for the System Design interview When ..read more
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6 Things to Avoid in Your Interview Follow-Up Email
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by Napala Pratini
3M ago
After an interview, it’s generally a good idea to send a short but thoughtful interview follow-up email to your interviewer(s). It’s an opportunity to thank them for their time, reiterate why you’d be a good fit, and remind them about where you shined in the interview. These thank you notes are generally pretty innocuous and considered a formality. However, there are a few ways they can go wrong. Keep reading for five things to avoid in your interview follow-up. Keep the focus on expressing gratitude in the interview follow-up First things first: The follow-up emails should generally focus on ..read more
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Tech Candidate Spotlight – Glenn Engstrand, Staff Software Engineer
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by Hired
3M ago
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering and I completed Cooperative Education. I have a traditional degree and many years on various teams in companies ranging from mid-stage startups to Fortune 4 for products in the B2C, B2B, and B2B2C spaces. Which educational opportunities made the biggest impact on your tech career? A quality college education teaches you how to learn because you never stop learning. Trusted online collateral, esteemed professional conferences, and open source are the best places to go for continued educatio ..read more
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Get Employers’ Attention: How to Craft an Effective Hired Jobseeker Profile Headline
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by Hired
4M ago
Your Hired candidate profile headline is the first impression you make on potential employers. It establishes the lens through which they’ll review your profile and resume. So you want to make it count! It provides a snapshot of who you are, what you do, and how much value you might add to an organization in just a sentence. It should be impactful, catchy, and clearly state what job you currently have and/or are pursuing.  On the Hired platform, data tells us that your headline can even impact the number of interview requests you receive. The quality of a headline matters. If an employer ..read more
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