Articles by Dice Staff
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Negotiating a Severance Package
Even if you’re prepared for it, losing your job can be a terrible thing. However, it’s crucial to remember that, even on your way out the door, you still have options and leverage. With that in mind, one of you… -
The Worst Resume Mistakes You Can Possibly Make
Your resume is absolutely essential if you want to land a tech position. With intense competition for every tech position, and lots of great candidates, it can be difficult to truly stand out, and you want to m… -
How to Ask for a Raise... and Get It
As the cost of living continues to rise, securing a higher salary is top of mind for many tech professionals. And after a hard year marked by layoffs at some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, those tech p… -
Don't Ask These Questions In a Job Interview
So you’ve landed the job interview! Congratulations—you’re going to do great. But as you assemble your list of questions to ask during the interview (and answers to give), keep in mind that asking certain quest… -
How to Make Sure Your Job Skills Are Current
In the tech industry, skills are constantly evolving. Major programming languages iterate on a regular basis; popular tools receive new updates. If a tech professional wants to stay relevant, they must keep lea… -
How to Prepare for Performance Reviews
Performance reviews, whether they occur every six months, annually, or at the end of a project, are crucial ways for managers to assess their team members’ performance. For team members, these reviews are a val… -
Always Research an Employer Before Your Interview
Want to land your dream job in the tech industry? You need to know whether the companies and roles you’re targeting will fulfill your goals and needs—whether that’s a high salary, an inviting culture, or the op… -
Dealing with Oddball Interview Questions
The tech industry has a reputation for hitting job candidates with challenging and unusual questions during job interviews, including oddball brain teasers. Why do companies mix their traditional questions (“Ho… -
Cybersecurity Skills in 2024: What Tech Pros Should Brush Up On
Over the past year, organizations have been eager to hire tech professionals skilled in generative artificial intelligence (A.I.), and they’re paying extraordinarily high salaries to do so. In cybersecurity, A.… -
How to Address Gaps in Your Job History
There’s no shame in having a few employment gaps on your resume. People need to step back from the workforce for any number of reasons, including caring for family members, relocation to a new city, or a medica…