Lifestyle

The 3 pillars for a healthy work-life balance. This is how I check and work on them

Recognizing an imbalance between your professional and personal lives is challenging. Although we feel our world is falling apart, little tweaks may put us on track again. These are the steps I follow in such situations.

Career

Graduate Degree vs Specific Courses. What’s better for working in IT?

While Long University Careers lose popularity, specific courses appear as shortcuts to mastering the multiple emerging technologies and enjoying the privileges of early adopters. Which education method should you choose if you are beginning your IT career?

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How to increase your salary in the IT industry regardless of your current situation

Most of us think our salary is lower than we deserve, but we accept it. The truth is that we are in power to increase it. I use this strategy to know where I am and what I should improve.

Career

The 3 Challenges Every IT Hiring Manager faces when analyzing resumes. Make their lives easier, and they will hire you.

It is a must to put ourselves in the Hiring Manager's shoes when looking for a job. If we know how they think, we can create a more appealing CV. Here are three challenges they face when analyzing our CVs and how to help them hire us.

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Why you must follow up with recruiters during your hiring process and how to do it efficiently

When you are looking for a job, following up with recruiters on your process can be the difference between getting the position and keeping seeking. The key is to do it with the right intensity to show interest without being too pushy.

Career

This is the reason why you should tailor your CV for each application and how to do it

We think of our CV as a document to talk about ourselves. That’s partially true, but its goal is to start showing the company how we can add value to them. So, it’s better to have different versions of our CV, each specially crafted for each application we send.

Career

Why most IT courses are a waste of time, and how to make them work for you

Learning is good, and investing in courses is excellent. But some courses are just a waste of time and money. After several experiences (good and bad ones), I learned to identify the best ones for me. This is what I consider.

Career

How to determine if you should leave a toxic job when you highly depend on it

We often feel that our job is draining our energy. However, we need it to pay our bills. So, how do we know when to quit, and what alternatives do we have?

Career

How Education and Experience will transform you from a skillful programmer into an IT Specialist

Excessive talent alone doesn’t guarantee you will become an IT specialist. Today, you must train yourself to identify patterns and adapt quickly. Let’s explore how education and experience contribute to that objective.

Career

Struggling to find a job? Understand the 4 stages of job-searching and what you should adjust to succeed

After months of failing to get a job, I stopped blaming external factors and focused on what I could do better. I broke down the job search process into 4 stages and saw where I needed to catch up. If you are experiencing the same problem, this article may help you find a job.

Career

Do you require a university degree to become an IT specialist?

IT has one of the lowest entry barriers, as no degree is required to get a job. But can you become a specialist without it?

Career

The best way to resign when you don’t respect your boss

Ideally, we should address this problem early on so we don’t suffer. However, if we are not able or willing to solve it and prefer to walk away, this is how I would resign.

Career

6 Reasons to Choose a Job at a Startup over a Big Consultancy You need to consider (Before making a mistake)

Even though I worked most of the time at big companies, startups and small consultancies tempted me several times. These are the advantages I see they have compared to multinational monsters.

Career

The unquestionable benefit that losing your job has (As long as you do your homework in advance)

Is having a job always better than being unemployed? Depending on your circumstances, you can take advantage of a layoff to improve your future. Here's how.

Career

3 Simple Ways to Overcome Insecurities and Increase Your Self-esteem at Work

Measuring our contribution at work is hard. If we underestimate it, our employer will likely do the same. These techniques will help you to become more confident and improve your situation.

Career

The 3 simple steps that will take you from Junior to Senior

Just showing up is not enough to get promoted. We need to create value for the company. These 3 steps are a great way to provide that value.

Career

Dealing with multiple internal clients? Avoid the stress by focusing on the most significant one

Too many people disputing your time and setting your priorities only cause you stress and frustration. Learn to identify to whom you need to give all your attention to prioritize and work better.

Career

The WFH Productivity Myth. How can you be objective and work better?

Many people insist that their productivity achieves unprecedented levels when working from home. But this is not true for most of us (also not for them). Let me present some of the difficulties I encountered and the adjustments I made to my routine to work better.

Career

You may need a new job. Pay attention to these 6 signals

How happy are you with your current job? How do you know that it’s not the time for a change? We usually join a new role with high motivation, but it decreases so slowly that we barely realize it. Listen to these indicators to assess your situation.

Fitness

How I got in shape by tracking my calories (+ Calorie Counting Sheet)

Counting calories is one of the most powerful methods for achieving fitness goals. This tool will help you to stick to the habit and get the most out of your diet.

Career

Fixing a small issue may be the first step to coming up with a great idea

We never know what is on the other side of an insignificant issue. We measure the negative impact of dealing with it, but it’s impossible to predict where its solution can take us.

Development

You may not have heard about Functional Programming. But you use it every day

The name is complex, but the concept is simple. Learn what Functional Programming is with Real-Life examples. Understand why it is widely used, even in non-IT environments, and how you can benefit from it.

Lifestyle

The Simple Stretching routine that relieved my low-back pain

Flexibility can be improved. It takes time but doesn’t need to be painful. Consistency is key. Follow these steps to move better and live better.

Lifestyle

Your Financial Freedom goal is fine. But re-think the reasons behind it

Many of us set the goal of Financial Freedom. But why do we want it? Assess your reasons. You may not need to achieve it.

Career

3 Questions to transform the frustration of not getting a promotion into a growing opportunity

The disappointment in this situation is high. But the chances for growing are higher. This is a great way to analyze and react when you didn’t get the promotion that you deserved.