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Blog articles perviously seen on Hired Candidate Blog (https://hired.com/blog/candidates/)
Manage Work & Stress: 5 Ways to Build Work-Life Balance
Unless youâre a robot, itâs all but impossible to avoid having work stress. But itâs not impossible to avoid taking those feelings home with you...
Emotions at Work: 5 Ways to Deal and Still Get Work Done
The average person will reportedly spend more than 90,000 hours of life at work â more than any other activity outside of sleeping. You will...
4 Ways Women Can Get the Salary They Deserve
Although weâve made tremendous strides in gender equality, data shows we still have a long way to go, especially when it comes to pay. The...
6 Ways to Find the Perfect Mentor to Advance Your Career (+ What to Look for in a Great Mentor)
One of the most undervalued but beneficial resources any professional can have during their career is a mentor. In an increasingly competitive world of work,...
Is Your Workplace Toxic? How to Know â And What To Do Next
Do you dread going to work in the morning? You might not dislike your actual job, but the culture or environment of your workplace itself....
6 Best Apps to Increase Your Attention Span Now
In season 1 of Apple TV+âs Ted Lasso, Ted helps his star defender Sam focus his attention span on the future and âforgetâ past mistakes saying,...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â James Turner, Senior Mobile Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelorâs in Computer Science from Hampshire College. I also have 40+ years...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Dmitry Cheryasov, Senior Software Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Masterâs degree in computer control systems from 1995. I also completed some...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Christine Kim, Senior Software Engineer
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...
Why You Should Ask for a Reverse Interview (& How to Prep for It)
Job interviews are typically seen as a one-way street â employers asking the questions and candidates providing the answers. While your primary goal in an...
How to Identify Value-Driven Employers in the Job Search
Values are the principles guiding actions and decision-making. Company values not only shape the workplace and culture but the hiring process too â and in...
How to Recover After a Bad Interview
Donât stress over a poor interview â use it to improve So you donât feel great about an interview you just had â now what?...
System Design Interview Survival Guide: Tips to Navigate Interviews
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....
3 Ways to Stay Relevant as an Experienced Software Engineer
Hint: Learning System Design is key for software engineers Software engineers who have been working in the industry for a while can still take steps...
6 Things to Avoid in Your Interview Follow-Up Email
After an interview, itâs generally a good idea to send a short but thoughtful interview follow-up email to your interviewer(s). Itâs an opportunity to thank...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Glenn Engstrand, Staff Software Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelorâs in Computer Engineering and I completed Cooperative Education. I have a...
Phone Interview Tips: 19 Keys to Landing a Second Interview
Phone interviews are the first step to getting hired â and itâs a daunting first step for even the most seasoned jobseekers. These calls are...
Are You Burnt Out (Or Do You Really Just Hate Your Job)?
The difference between the two and what to do about it Your career may be a large part of your identity. It takes up many...
Get Employersâ Attention: How to Craft an Effective Hired Jobseeker Profile Headline
Your Hired candidate profile headline is the first impression you make on potential employers. It establishes the lens through which theyâll review your profile and...
How Cleo Fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the Workplace
In June, Cleo sponsored Hiredâs Breaking Through Bias event to help jobseekers understand the state of DEI and advance their careers despite systemic bias in hiring. Today, Cleo joins us...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Stefan-Daniel Petcu, Vice President Lead Software Engineer
Start by telling us about your educational background! I went to the Polytechnic University of Bucharest where I studied Automatic Control and Computer Science. Having...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Nathaniel Stephenson, DevOps Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Animation Computerization and also have a certification...
How to Effectively Negotiate Your Salary in a Tough Market (5 Tactics)
Salary negotiation is not easy, and that may be especially true in an uncertain economy. While a down market presents its challenges, this doesnât mean...
Dear Developers: Coding Languages That Will Set You Apart in 2023
Any software engineer will tell you: There are a plethora of coding languages out there and varying attitudes toward each at both the company and...
Adapting and Advancing in a New Era of Tech Careers (VIDEO)
Weâve seen a lot of changes in the hiring market in the past year, including the massive onset of AI and instability in the economy....
Interviewing for an Engineering Manager Role? 15 Questions You Should be Prepared to Answer
We break engineering manager interview questions down to work history, the open role, and behavioral situations. Congratulations! You have an interview to become an engineering...
What Tech Skills are Most in Demand in 2023 & Command Top Salaries?
As 2023 unfolds, changes in the market have led to particular tech skills and roles taking precedence over others (and commanding higher salaries). Hiredâs 2023...
Ready to Start Programming with AI? A Quick Guide for Software Engineers
Though weâre still a ways out from building machines that will take over the world with artificial superintelligence, AI is on the rise. To sum...
Why Your Career Narrative Is Just as Important as Your Work History
To maximize your chances of making a meaningful impression and landing a phone screen with the recruiter, offer a clear career narrative upfront. Recruiters and...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Gian Frangiamore, iOS Engineer in the UK
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? For the most part, Iâm self-taught. I did join a bootcamp that taught me the...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Workers Explore Relocation to Improve Quality of Life, Pay
Despite tech salary increases this year, many employees feel their pay does not reflect increased costs of living and inflation rates according to Hiredâs 2023...
Where Do Engineer Salaries Pay the Best (Highest) Standard of Living?
Opportunity shifts from higher cost-of-living markets The rise in remote work prompted engineers and other tech workers to move, freeing many from higher cost-of-living (CoL)...
3 Keys to Write a Software Engineering CV or Resume in 2023
3 Strategies for a Solid Software Engineering CV or Resume Whether youâre starting to look for new opportunities or just want to get your CV...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Leonard Barraugh, Security Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelorâs degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Masterâs degree...
How Smartsheet Fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the Workplace
In June, Smartsheet sponsored Hiredâs Breaking Through Bias event to help jobseekers understand the state of DEI and advance their careers despite systemic bias in...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Jack Bliss, Senior Software Engineer in the UK
Tell us a little bit about your educational background! I was self-taught from a young age as a hobbyist. My first job in software was...
Inside the Coding Challenge: A Hiring Managerâs Perspective
At Hired, we often have opportunities to share assessment insights with employers who review them to evaluate potential hires. Itâs less common that we have...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Myron Yao, Software Application Engineer
Thanks for joining! Letâs start by talking about your educational background. Â My Bachelorâs Degree is in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia....
2023 Tech Hiring: 7 Ways to Stay Competitive in Tough Job Markets
It felt like not long ago employers were eager to fill open roles in anticipation of accelerated growth. Now, jobseekers are feeling the pinch of...
Want to Ace Behavioral Interviews? A Guide to Prep Jobseekers
No matter the role youâre interviewing for, companies want to know that youâre curious, hard-working, and most importantly, a good fit for their team. The...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Abel Hernandez, Lead Product Manager
Letâs start by discussing your educational background! I donât have a âtraditional degree.â I went to trade college for Audio Engineering and I have some...
Breaking Through Bias: How to Overcome Tech Discrimination & Get the Job You Want (VIDEO)
How can jobseekers advance their careers despite systemic hiring biases in tech? Watch this on-demand webinar to hear experts discuss key findings from Hiredâs 2023...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Albert James, Full Stack Engineer
Please tell us a bit about your educational background! I have a traditional background with a Bachelorâs in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a Masterâs...
Leaders Share Tips to Build Career Resilience as a Woman in TechÂ
No career journey is complete without some level of uncertainty along the way. Discover tools to support you in times of uncertainty, whether youâre an...