What are some differences to expect for someone working at a software agency for the first time, coming from the enterprise world?
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posted by deathpanels
on Jan 18, 2013 -
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Academic with non-CS background but software development experience looking to transition into the professional workforce, from an ABD Ph.D perspective. How to overcome the "lack of experience with real/big systems" question, and in general pitch myself to employers?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2013 -
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I'm willing to work an internship for little or no pay. Should I mention this fact or would it come off as desperate and unprofessional?
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posted by WCF
on Jan 5, 2013 -
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I left a good job at a bigger corporation early this year to join a startup. Nine months later, I'm not sure it was a good decision. Is it a bad idea to go back to my previous job?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 21, 2012 -
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I would like to get a new job in Chicago. What are some things I can do over the summer to maximize my odds at finding employment in the windy city? My field is software engineering.
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posted by Green With You
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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Are there any resume-writing sites you could recommend for software developers?
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posted by mrbob14
on Nov 9, 2011 -
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I'm looking for software companies that do 1) aptitude-based hiring and 2) on-the-job training: "If you pass a (often language-agnostic) programming test, in addition to in-person interviews, maybe a code review, etc., we will train you for your job." What companies in the Chicago area follow this model?
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posted by zeek321
on Nov 5, 2011 -
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I have an interview coming up with a startup and was advised not to dress up and that "polished business casual is just fine." What should I wear?
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posted by mrbob14
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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How much should I get paid as an inexperienced programmer doing Java web development for a US government contractor? I’m clueless.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2011 -
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A continuation of
part 1 of my "looking for a new place to live" saga, I'm now ready to start a serious hunt for a (preferably) software development job in a new city. Problem is, I don't have any contacts in the cities I'm interested in. What's the best way to land a job in one of these towns?
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posted by mrbob14
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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Similar to
firei's post, I've lived in the same town for almost all of my 23 years on this planet. I want to move to a brand-new, exciting city. Where should I go?
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posted by mrbob14
on Mar 3, 2011 -
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How should I do a long distance job search for an entry level software developer position? Options inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 13, 2010 -
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I'm a veteran software engineer / technical lead working for an internet company. I think I've got an opportunity to really cash in at my job, and need guidance on how best to do this.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2009 -
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What are your tips when starting a new job as a software developer? Looking for coding, organizational approaches and social hints as well.
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posted by sidd.darko
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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What kinds of jobs exist for software engineers who want to work outdoors? Rain, wind, sunshine, sleet, yes please!!
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posted by mjg123
on Nov 6, 2009 -
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Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management?
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posted by Pontifex
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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I have had two major professional failures in a single week. I would like insight into a couple of aspects. Sordid details inside.
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posted by sidd.darko
on Oct 10, 2009 -
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I am switching from full-time college with a part-time job to part-time college with a full-time job to gain more experience. I'm in the Web software development industry. How do I keep motivated and not get discouraged?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 2, 2008 -
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Corporate trainers, I need your help. I need to train some colleagues on the capabilities of an software package to prepare them for designing some upgraded features. However, they are not users of the software, so my standard new-user training is not going to cut it. Do you have any tips on how to do this kind of training/education? Any suggestions of training books or websites that can help?
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posted by cabingirl
on Dec 20, 2007 -
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Are there any Release Management Engineers out there? I would like to find out about your daily routine. Besides the responsibilities mentioned in typical job descriptions, what is it like being a release management engineer? Is it stressful? Is there room for creativity? What sort of career path is there? Lastly, how does the pay compare with other software engineering roles?
posted by zzztimbo
on Aug 8, 2007 -
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I'm a computer programmer looking for a new job. What are some tips for writing the best resume and cover letter possible?
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posted by Battlecat
on Mar 14, 2007 -
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I am an experienced software engineer and was laid off recently. I'm currently applying for positions. My ideal would be a telecommuting gig, which is the type of position I had most recently. A certain job mailing list I subscribe to has a lot of promising positions, but many of them are marked "onsite".
Here's my question: shall I apply for some of these "onsite" positions in the hope that my qualifications will impress the hiring person enough to consider hiring me as a telecommuter? Or would this just be a waste of time for everyone concerned?
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posted by SomePerlGeek
on Sep 5, 2006 -
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Does a Meta-Job Search Tool exist which sends and collate your job details to multiple recruitment websites?
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posted by porktrap
on Feb 2, 2006 -
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