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Using Unrelated Experiences to Land a Programming Job

Job Search — Sep 27, 2017

You’ve read the job description over and over again, but you’re still not sure if you should apply. Maybe you don’t check all of the...

3 Secrets For Leading Remote Teams to Success

Hiring — Sep 25, 2017

Managers looking to successfully lead a remote team should have two concerns: hiring the right people and making sure everyone is on the same page...

Kill Your Darlings: How to Make Ruthless Edits to Your Design Portfolio

Job Search — Sep 20, 2017

A portfolio is a designer’s secret weapon when it comes to job applications. It’s your opportunity to shout from the roof, “Check it out, I’m...

8 Low-Cost Perks That Attract and Keep Great Employees

Hiring — Sep 18, 2017

A good perk can make your company stand out in a sea of job descriptions and motivate existing workers to stay on board longer. Perks...

The Next Silicon Valley? 4 Alternatives to San Francisco for Tech Workers

Job Search — Sep 13, 2017

Predictions of the next Silicon Valley are like the weather: every day there’s a new forecast. There’s no denying that the Bay Area is the...

8 Places to Find the Best Candidates

Hiring — Sep 11, 2017

It’s not easy to find the right people. Sometimes it can take months or even years to get it right. But knowing the right places...

Social Media 101 for Job Hunting Graphic Designers

Career Development · Job Search — Sep 06, 2017

In the digital age, social media blurs the lines between our professional and personal selves. These networks provide a useful space for keeping in touch...

3 Things to Consider Before You Hire

Hiring · Startups · Workplace — Sep 04, 2017

Hiring is a big decision. Whether it’s your first hire or your fiftieth, the process rarely gets easier. Knowing when to hire is the first...

5 Skills to Power-Up Your Developer Resume

Career Development · Job Search — Aug 30, 2017

It’s hard to imagine a world where we don’t do everything via the internet. From ordering food to buying clothes to booking vacations, technology has...

Nobody Applied to Your Job Posting: What Do You Do Now?

Hiring — Aug 28, 2017

Sometimes you put a job description on your website and take it down the next day because you’ve already found the perfect fit. Other times,...