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What options I would have when my current company merges to another? [closed]

I am a software engineer working for a subsidence of big corporation that will merge to Microsoft in three months. I don't like working for Microsoft mainly because of their technology. I don't want ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Is there a safe period to stay on a position before moving to another without being looked at unfavourably?

I'm starting my career in accounting (with a strong IT side) and I would like to know about what is considered too short before changing jobs - what is considered fair and what is considered too long ...
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Specific strategies for maintaining confidence and competence when thrown into a more complex domain?

Preface: Seeing many hints of this question buried within other questions here and have experienced it myself. Scenario: For example, take employee X and the different technical domain levels of ...
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3answers
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Salary negotiation - technique

During the negotiation process, after I get a formal offer, is it okay to list out current compensation, benefits with current company with those of new job offer and send it to new company's HR? So ...
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6answers
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What steps can I take to improve my skills as a programmer and make myself more marketable?

I completed a Computer Science degree in 2005, and have worked at the same company as a programmer for the last seven years. I've earned a progressively better salary throughout this time, and have ...
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6answers
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What's the difference between mentioning my strengths and “what's special about me”?

In an interview the HR interviewer asked me the following question: What's so special about you the might make me consider hiring you? I was prepared for the classic "Mention some of your ...
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Things to do when transitioning jobs

This is my first time to resign as an IT Application Developer and I will be starting to work with my new employer after the 30 days notice that I gave in my resignation letter. I'm new to this ...
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How should I respond to the classic “Introduce yourself” question in an interview?

Almost any interview begins with the classic question of "Introduce yourself". Somehow I found mixed levels of detail as answers to this question. How should you ideally respond to this question ...
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6answers
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Is it ok to switch a job just after getting a salary increase?

I've spent a decent amount of time with my current company (more than a year), and I'm looking for a job change as things are now at a saturation point (learning wise). My increment is due after a ...
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Stuck in boring programming jobs [closed]

TLDR: Where do you find challenging coding work and very talented coworkers? I'm about 30 years old and have been a developer my whole adult life. Both for work and as a hobby and have contributed to ...
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Preparing to leave my job what should I focus on while I look for another one?

I currently work as a Software Engineer for a private media/ad company. I'm looking to leave my job because quite frankly it's been mundane and boring for the past year or so. I know you may ask why I ...
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How soon after starting a new job is it OK to discuss a move within the organization?

I recently took a job at a startup that I am somewhat overqualified for in order to facilitate a move back home and a transition from government to tech. I am currently in my second week at work. ...
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9answers
3k views

How should I explain that I'm looking for a job because my employer may be shutting down?

I'm working for a company "A" that was recently acquired by a larger company "B". There are some rumors that company "B" will shut us down and most employees will have to find somewhere else to work. ...
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Should I take an related-but-not-ideal job with a company in hopes of moving into my ideal job?

My last job was doing application programming with a bit of web design for a software company. I left that job, and now have a job offer from a larger software company to do web design. I love ...
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Is there an optimal number of years per job as an engineer? [closed]

Some (software) engineers keep their job for very short periods of time, as if they have commitment issues. Some keep their job for too long, as if they're afraid to leave their safety zone. Is ...