Early Career
A few choice questions from CSCareerQuestions, answered by Dave. Topics include job rescinding, teammate competition, job hunting, performance feedback, and some unfortunate swearing.
Organizations
On-call is an unpopular concept for many. However, I think it has many hidden benefits.
Career Growth
Growing your career and skills takes tenure and experience at a company. This runs counter to the oft repeated suggestion to job hop for improved compensation.
Career Growth
There are times when slow and steady wins the race. At other times, it's important to put in 110%.
Organizations
Most people view office politics as a bad thing. I'm here to convince you otherwise.
Organizations
Ramping up at a new company can be frustrating for a new employee. It's also a large cost for companies. Learn how to reduce that expensive tax.
Late Career
Meetings are a joke. Make yours avoid the punchline. Decide if you should have a meeting, should you attend one, and the rules to make yours effective.
Interviewing
Asking questions at the end of an interview is still part of the interview process. Give yourself the best chance of getting hired by asking good questions.
People Managers
If you're in management, you'll eventually manage people who know more than you do about their field. How can you be a useful manager to them?
Interviewing
The STAR method can help any interviewer give a clear and detailed explanation for an interview question.
Managing Up
Managers need help in their careers, just like employees. Put some effort into helping your manager.
Career Growth
Senior positions require niche skills. What is your niche?