I'm lacking direction in my job hunt. Can you recommend a specific tech recruiter?
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posted by zeek321
on May 28, 2013 -
5 answers
I interviewed for a remote programming gig recently, and they requested a trial contract before making a final offer. I'd be hired as a long-term remote contractor (year+, 100% telecommuting), not an employee. I have some questions:
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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When an interviewer asks an interviewee for a programming job to design an object-orientated elevator control system, what are they looking for in a good answer?
posted by Artw
on Jan 30, 2013 -
8 answers
On my resume and/or in a job interview, do I mention my participation in the Google Summer of Code if I failed miserably at it (technically) and then handled that failure really badly (socially/professionally)?
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posted by mock muppet
on Nov 10, 2012 -
16 answers
What distinguishes the ninja/rockstar (Ruby) programmer from the understated kind?
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posted by vega
on Aug 13, 2012 -
17 answers
I can't keep living on disability. I can't go back to school. I'm not good with people. How do I find a part-time job that I can do? Are there no very-part-time CS jobs aside from freelancing?
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posted by mock muppet
on Aug 8, 2012 -
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I'm a software developer in my early 30s, working in the defense industry. I'm pretty happy with my job, but wondering if I should move on. I would be looking to move to the San Francisco area. My question is, how do I know when to leave a pretty good job?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 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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Does it make sense to block off a few months to develop the skills needed to pursue a modest career/business developing indie games and mobile apps for Android, or am I better off just getting an entry-level job at a call center and make a
decent amount of money doing sales or tech support?
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posted by porcupine
on Mar 28, 2012 -
15 answers
My partner and I are currently living on separate sides of the Vancouver/Washington state border - I would very much like to move to be with her, but the job prospects for my specialties are low. One option is to work for a local company which produces bible software. From a technical standpoint, their products are excellent, the jobs pay well , have excellent medical and retirement benefits and they regularly hire from outside the faith. The catch? I am a staunch atheist, and bordering on actively anti-religious.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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I have a good computer science degree and about 4 years' experience as a programmer. What other jobs can I do?
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posted by Kirn
on Nov 11, 2011 -
12 answers
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'm good at programming computers. But I don't want to be a software developer. What can I do for a career and what should I be doing now to make it possible?
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jul 25, 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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let's assume i'm decently technically minded, and entirely burned out on my current job (technical support). let's further assume that programming is vaguely attractive and something i think i could do, and that i would like to be employable at 50-65k a year.
what language do i learn? why?
posted by radiosilents
on May 5, 2011 -
18 answers
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 -
19 answers
How does my friend overcome the catch-22 of needing experience in programming, but being unable to get a job because he doesn't have any?
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posted by biochemist
on Feb 15, 2011 -
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I need to get a new job, as soon as possible. I’m planning to get back into IT, specifically Web Programming and need advice on how to get my skills back up to speed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2011 -
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I'm a computer programmer, and have an exciting job interview lined up. Yaaay! Help me prepare by suggesting some difficult (but reasonable) programming interview questions to practice on. Also, I would appreciate any general advice you have for succeeding at programming interviews.
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posted by coelacanth!
on Oct 28, 2010 -
12 answers
Should I become a consultant? Please help me decide! Please let me know where I can find more information. I am really clueless about legal aspects of consulting.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 12, 2010 -
7 answers
I'm lacking motivation to code outside of programming classes... I enjoy the classes a lot, but when it comes to coding outside of class, I get stuck on what I want to code or what kind of projects to contribute to.
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posted by RaDeuX
on Aug 19, 2010 -
11 answers
What are some non-academic jobs near Tel Aviv, Israel that would be a good fit for someone with training in statistics (MA) and ecology (PhD)?
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posted by JumpW
on Apr 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 -
9 answers
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 -
10 answers
What uses similar skills to computer programming, and is enjoyable in the same way, but does not involve excessive computer use?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Nov 7, 2008 -
29 answers
Where can I find a service / program that would enable me to dynamically create resumes and cover letters?
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posted by Pontifex
on Sep 15, 2008 -
8 answers
I have a vague plan for long-term career satisfaction. Since it's vague, I've decided to make a much smaller short-term job change to just make me a little bit happier about working. I'm not quite sure I'm doing this in the most super effective way, though.
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posted by ignignokt
on Apr 5, 2008 -
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I'm a programmer/web developer with 7 years experience. I'm looking for a new job, but I fear I don't look good on paper. How can I improve my marketability?
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posted by Vorteks
on Feb 11, 2007 -
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In my 8 remaining months before I start at Stanford, I'd like to find a job at a small (1-10 people) tech startup in the Bay Area, preferably Web-related. I have previous experience at this type of company as a Web developer, and I have useful skills. The problem: I don't have a network of people to help me find such a job, and these positions seem to be given to friends-of-friends(-of-friends) of the current employees.
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posted by jbb7
on Jan 5, 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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In an interview for a programming job today, I was asked to write out code for a programming problem on a whiteboard. After the interview, it's bugging me that I can't figure out the "optimal" solution that they said existed, but we didn't have time to discuss.
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posted by unsoulchum
on Dec 22, 2005 -
70 answers
My boss is the classic PHB (pointy-haired boss). He knows little about what I do every day and comes up with random and often dumb tasks for us to work on. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 27, 2005 -
16 answers
How to secure a programming job after a long break? Should I mention that when I left my last job, they tried to keep me with a massive salary increase?
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posted by crack
on Mar 1, 2005 -
10 answers
Can anyone suggest a good place to post a computer programmer/web developer job vacancy within the UK?
posted by adrianhon
on Dec 7, 2004 -
7 answers
I'll be graduating next August with a Computer Science degree and will be looking for an entry-level programming job. I am very comfortable with Java and reasonably comfortable with C++ and Visual Basic. I do not have any work experience in programming and won't have the chance to gain any before graduation(the unconventional schedule of my current job is what is allowing me to finish my degree in the first place). What can I do over the course of the next year to boost my employability? What other skills should I try to pick up over the next year?
posted by ttrendel
on Jun 16, 2004 -
11 answers
