Tag: career
All the articles with the tag "career".
Getting Unstuck
Published: at 01:00 PMWe all get stuck. The trick is knowing when and how to ask for help. My framework for troubleshooting problems and, when that fails, how to ask for help in a way that gets you the answers you need.
My Path to Software Engineering
Published: at 12:35 PMI've gone between software engineering and film for most of my career. People often wonder about my unusual path, so I'm sharing the story of how I bounced between these two worlds and found my way to tech.
Programmer Resources
Published: at 03:50 PMA friend asked me what I've used to improve as a software engineer. When he asked for a list, I realized I didn't have one yet. Here are the blogs, books, and online courses that have helped me grow as a developer.
Strategies for Writing Useful Tests
Published: at 06:54 AMI used to hate writing tests—they felt like a waste of time, took forever to run, and broke constantly. Now I actually enjoy it. Here are the strategies that transformed my approach to testing from dread to delight.
How to Land the Right Tech Job for You
Published: at 12:45 PMJob hunting can feel like shopping for a new car—exciting at first, then intimidating and hopeless. Having been both a candidate and an interviewer, I've put together this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process and land the right tech job.
How to Prepare for Talks
Published: at 02:09 PMPreparing for a technical talk can feel overwhelming, but I've learned something new every time I've given one. This 11-step process covers everything from choosing a topic to handling Q&A, helping you go from idea to presentation.
Impostor Syndrome and Me
Published: at 01:09 PMI've struggled with impostor syndrome throughout my career, from my first programming job to joining Amazon. What I've learned about recognizing it and working through those feelings of not being good enough.