advancing one's career as a whole rather than working in a specific job function or company.
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44 views
Difference between an Associate and Entry-level position? [duplicate]
When you look for jobs on LinkedIn, under the Experience Level filter there are 5 to 6 listings...two of them are Associate and Entry-level. I have tried to read job descriptions (specifically the ...
0
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2answers
165 views
Programming Languages: Describing on a Resume [closed]
I've been looking at this question: As a student, how should programming language familiarity be described on a CV/Resume. I too am a student but I have a bit of a different take on that question.
...
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0answers
78 views
How to land a job in large-scale web development? [closed]
For ten years I was writing pretty boring web apps in .NET and Rails and it seems like a dead-end to me. How can I get a job at the companies developing large-scale distributed web applications? What ...
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0answers
154 views
How to get my programmer's career back on track? [closed]
In ten years as a software developer (I'm in my early thirties) I've never did anything cool. As a .NET coder I've worked on some enterprise and web projects but nothing I did there would make anyone ...
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1answer
53 views
Whats more important Company potential for growth or job satisfaction [closed]
Considering you are a junior with less than 2 years experience. You joined a company where you dont like what are you doing but the company has a huge potential for growth.
Would you stay with the ...
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0answers
82 views
How can I improve my job satisfaction? [closed]
I am quite dissatisfied with my work from the start of my employment and I need some suggestions.
I was trained in .net for three months by my company and got a project. As the project got ramped ...
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0answers
69 views
Resources to find intelligent questions to be asked to an interviewer based on the title or position [closed]
There are hundreds of websites which will list questions that an interviewer can ask you for the position that you are interviewing for. What I am looking for is exactly the opposite? For example, ...
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0answers
57 views
Required skills for Java developer [closed]
In a year I want to find job in good company as Java developer.
What you recommend me to learn before? This time I'm coding on Java just for myself (Calculators, Chat's, File managing utils and so ...
46
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5answers
948 views
Is it ethical to read programming books on the clock?
I have an issue that hasn't ever surfaced as a problem, but it's a question that's been bugging me internally a little bit for the last several years.
I've worked at a few different places where they ...
1
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2answers
129 views
Is it fine to mention my 3 years of “internship” experience in my resume?
As an intern, I have been working at a IT company for the past three years. This internship gave me a good experience in testing and development of web based applications. Moreover, I have been ...
42
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5answers
2k views
Why is it important to gain “visibility” in the workplace?
My boss has recently been pushing me to take up stuff and try to gain visibility across the organization.
I just do not understand the idea behind this.
Why is it important to gain visibility? If I ...
13
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3answers
432 views
How to deal with a colleague who's trying to piggyback on my work for a presentation?
I am an entry level developer, I and a senior colleague are working on a project. We are part of a much larger team (30 people) that are working on other projects.
I have been asked by my manager to ...
6
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1answer
244 views
How can I evaluate an offer of equity in a company?
The last few months at my company have made me worried. I work for a small software development company, there were 5 of us: 2 techy's, 2 developers and my boss. 1 tech left leaving me to cover her ...
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2answers
58 views
Which area to go in for better opportunities [closed]
I am doing my undergrad in Computer Science and i'm curious if i wanted to work for a top company what area in technology would be more in demand or make me more wanted? Software Engineering or ...
21
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5answers
610 views
How do I survive a failed project?
There is a great question on programmers that dealt specifically with the programmer aspects.
Many of us end up on projects that we can tell are doomed for failure long before they are cancelled. ...
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3answers
216 views
Can I get a software development job with an EE degree? [closed]
I am a junior at a university with a REALLY selective CS program, and because of a 3.2 in a math class, they didn't admit me. I will reapply, but this is my last shot. Being a programmer has always ...
10
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5answers
851 views
What benefit is there for IT professionals to develop people skills beyond those needed for their current position?
The IT field has created many positions that enable people to achieve high quality technical skill sets without ever learning the social skills necessary to be successful in non technical fields. ...
5
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1answer
221 views
Is there a process for selecting a career path? [closed]
I sometimes get asked by younger people for career guidance/advice on how to pick a career path. They themselves are typically uncertain of what career to pursue and struggling to decide. Sometimes ...
14
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3answers
457 views
What are the career risks of taking a job related to adult entertainment?
I'm looking for a job and I have an offer I am considering. The company seems like a nice place to work, I like the team, I can make a contribution and also learn something. The unusual feature is ...
6
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3answers
779 views
Quitting job in order to prepare for my career move
OK, so I have been in the tech industry in the Silicon Valley in the US for over 6 years. I want to move into a different kind of roles which requires some skills and knowledge that I currently do not ...
2
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0answers
108 views
salary expectations and career path [closed]
I've been in a database analyst/programmer position for a little over a year. While I've been doing programming for over a decade (mostly freelance) and have corporate experience, I want to leave this ...
5
votes
6answers
750 views
How can I approach career development with a boss who doesn't seem to support this?
I really enjoy my current job. The team is friendly, my manager is friendly, and the work is challenging, interesting, and fulfilling. Because of this, I have no interest in leaving this company or ...
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2answers
201 views
Should free online courses such as Udacity, Tutsplus, Codecademy and the like be listed along with relevant training? [duplicate]
Should free online courses such as Udacity, Tutsplus, Codecademy and the like be listed along with relevant training?
Specifically, because the job I am current applying to is within the Federal ...
14
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6answers
846 views
I currently have a job, but I'm sending a resume for a job opening. Should I add my current boss as a reference?
I've been currently employed for 9 months as a developer in a company with an excellent working environment, and I really mean it. I have no pressure on my shoulders, and an excellent relationship ...
26
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8answers
777 views
Can bad working experience really hurt your career?
Can one hurt his career by bad working experience? By bad experience I mean a job with little challenges skill-wise, bad work practices within the company, and things like that. Let's say you have ...
16
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6answers
1k views
My new boss was junior to me, what do I do?
Recently I was in competition for a promotion to manager which I did not get. The promotion went to someone with less experience than I have and someone who, I believe, is less qualified than I am and ...
16
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6answers
891 views
I am not satisfied with my review, how should I approach improving it for next year?
I have had my annual performance review and the appraisal.
I got a decent raise but my colleagues who started off along with me got a higher one. Quite simply, I do not want to remain as second best.
...
4
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2answers
159 views
Right time to ask somebody to drop a good word for you during interview process
I work in the software/hardware high-tech industry in the US. I have been looking for career opportunities for a few weeks. I was contacted by a recruiter (working for the company) a few weeks back ...
4
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4answers
244 views
Would future employers look negatively on a period of self employment to gain domain experience?
So I'm currently employed in the general direction of my "ideal" job, but too far from it to the extent that I don't enjoy my current job.
I've spent quite a bit of time looking for my ideal job, but ...
3
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2answers
211 views
Is there a standard way to represent confidential programming work? [duplicate]
I've worked with a few startups which are still operating in stealth mode, and/or which are working on confidential or otherwise non-public projects.
Is there a standard way to report on this kind of ...
12
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4answers
457 views
Would my CV 'Suffer' if I transfer into a Smaller Company?
I am facing a dilemma right now. I am currently working for a very big company with good pay, but I don't really like what I am doing, both as far as my daily activities are concerned and as far as ...
4
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4answers
354 views
Contacting Recruiter after turning down their initial interest
My question is somewhat opposite than most people would expect. So here it is...
Last year, I was thinking to make a career transition into some very specific management kind of roles from an ...
3
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5answers
581 views
Told my boss I do not like the work, but no action for weeks what else can I do?
It's been over a year and a half since I took this new job. Couple of months back I mentioned (politely but firm) to my boss that I want to try something else (I gave specifics regarding the ...
28
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7answers
2k views
Is it ok to jump from job to job until I find one that I really like?
I am a picky person. I have a stable financial situation. I am not married. I don't need too much to live (cheap lifestyle). Problem is: it is hard to find a job that I really like that fits my style ...
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1answer
97 views
Programmer wanting to go more into front-end and UI development [closed]
I've just come out of an interview that I believe didn't go as well as what I expected it to. And I find my self now somewhat confused as to where I want to go with my career. Besides feeling quite ...
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1answer
151 views
Job titles in the web business… What do you call yourself if regularly work with multiple disciplines? [closed]
I'm currently the Flash developer at an Ad agency. Knowing that Flash is becoming antiquated, I have spent the last few years absorbing everything that my coworkers do.
At this point, I can say ...
15
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5answers
677 views
Is okay to spend time learning at work?
New (6 months) junior software developer in a .net shop.
Haven't finished college yet.
Only briefly touched on .net during the degree (Java degree).
There are many parts of the .net framework ...
2
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5answers
586 views
Is it a good idea to drink a bit before a job interview to help with nervousness?
This will be my first interview. I'm just about to complete my final year graduation (BSc. Computer Science), and soon I will be attending interviews for placements.
I don’t have any experience with ...
14
votes
5answers
757 views
What to say about my goals with a company when the honest answer is “leave”
It's time for annual evaluations and setting goals for the new year. The boss wants to talk about the career path I'd like to take. The problem is, I don't think I have a future here, as my title ...
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votes
3answers
310 views
SharePoint Consultant just writing Excel Macros [closed]
I am an experienced SharePoint Consultant/Contractor with a very solid technical background and excellent refrences. In Decemeber last year, I accepted a 6 month contract of "SharePoint Developer" in ...
4
votes
2answers
388 views
Initial job offer, how do I ask more because it is even less than the minimum salary advertised for this position? [duplicate]
I have just got an initial job offer for $75k + benefits. However, the salary for this job was $40 to $50/hr (advertised on their website). This is my first job in the USA, and I have no industry ...
14
votes
2answers
286 views
What can I do in my current non-manager role to prepare for a new career as a manager?
This is sort of difficult to explain...
I am currently a software engineer, and have been for about 10 years. I would like my next job to be the start of a new career in management. I have given ...
13
votes
3answers
1k views
What can I do about my transfer to a new position being blocked?
My company has posted a position in another department. It looks like I am qualified for the position. Before applying for the position I talked to my supervisor and was encouraged to apply.
In a ...
0
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2answers
157 views
How to phrase a 2013 award for work done in 2012?
I won an award handed to me in January 2013 for 'best work' that I performed in 2012. The certificate literally says "... For the Best Work in 2012 ... Awarded January 15, 2013".
Now I would like to ...
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votes
1answer
179 views
Early mid-life switch to consulting? [closed]
I work in IT. My current job has been my only real job, well over a decade long. 2 year stints are the norm, especially for someone of my age.
The job’s good. I’m reasonably compensated. Since ...
4
votes
3answers
144 views
Getting experience (when internships and open-source volunteering are unavailable)
It seems like in many careers, the best way to get a job ... is to already have one; (setting up an enraging Catch 22). Obviously for some careers, there are easy ways around this. In programming, ...
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3answers
212 views
What are the impact of a developer when he/she changes technology, like from PHP to Java? [closed]
I am a software developer currently working in PHP technology for 2 years. I am also pursuing my M.S program. I decided to change my technology to Java in my existing company.
When I requested my ...
10
votes
7answers
343 views
How do I ask to do work outside my job description?
I was just hired in a junior position. My company employs about 120 people. However, I have very little work to do. It might just be because we're between projects, but I get the impression that this ...
14
votes
4answers
624 views
Working with many programming languages - Is doing too many different things bad for my career?
I'm working as a software engineer, and I have a total experience of one year and six months. For the first one year, I was working as a Web developer with PHP and JavaScript. With my interest I was ...
35
votes
8answers
2k views
How can I get out of a bad job assignment without quitting?
I'm a software developer. Recently, my boss has told me my upcoming project assignment will be doing manual quality assurance on a web site some colleagues are building.
I feel that spending 6 months ...
