Career

A collection of 66 posts

Career

Thinking about moving to a small company for a higher salary? Don’t forget to consider this

I’m a big fan of starting an IT career in big companies. However, you may see your friends and colleagues moving to smaller companies for higher salaries. Take this advice into consideration if you are tempted to make that move.

Development

How important is an IT certification? With over 20 years of experience and no certification, this is my opinion

Do you think that IT certifications are a good investment? Will they give you a better job or a higher salary? Give me a few minutes, and I’ll tell you.

Development

5 Good (or not-so-good) reasons why programmers don’t test their code

As a programmer, I admit we are lazy when it comes to testing our code. Far from justifying us, I’m only exposing some reasons why we don’t like it.

Development

You can’t succeed as a software developer if you lack this skill

Considering the wide variety of tools and languages we have today, you may think that developing is for everyone… Maybe it is, but there is a skill you must work on.

Career

What’s wrong with working in 2 software engineer positions at the same time?

Many software engineers (and companies hiring them) are adopting this dangerous strategy. They prioritize short-term income to the detriment of quality of service and life.

Career

The unpopular strategy that helped my career grow

Money vs Career is just an ideological discussion (they are not mutually exclusive). However, you can bring it to Earth by adding objectives and intentions on both sides of the scale.

Career

5 ways to go from frustration to fulfillment as a software engineer

Someone asked me why software engineers hated our jobs. My first reaction was to negate it. But reflecting on that, I do understand why many of us experience so much frustration to the point of abandoning our careers. This is how I seek realization in my job.

Career

Why your CV should contain a single page and how to make it fit, even with lots of experience

I used to think that the 1-page rule was just another myth on CV creation. However, after some years and many job-seeking failures, I comprehended its reasons and how to create an excellent 1-page resume.

Career

How to dissimulate the gap when excluding a position from your CV

There is no reason to include bad experiences in your CV. If you are concerned about the gap that removing it will create, I suggest reading this article.

Career

My best advice for overcoming the fear of being 18 and uncertain about what career path to take

The mission of choosing a life-long job right after finishing high school is scary. I accepted it but abandoned it shortly after. This is my story and advice for those trying to achieve it.

Career

Are SAP trainings a good investment to get your first job?

Although I support studying to improve our jobs, timing is fundamental. Sometimes, enrolling in multiple courses won’t help you to get a job faster.

Career

Software development. Is it a difficult career or just a big lie?

Some people believe they must be exceptionally clever to become a software developer. Although I think that’s a false affirmation, I recognize it’s not an easy career. These are the easy and hard aspects I see in this profession.

Career

Why you shouldn’t choose between a fulfilling and a high-paying job

After many years believing that a high-paying job couldn’t be satisfying, I realized I was wrong. While those positions may not be easy to find, they exist: You can enjoy your job and earn good money at the same time.

Career

Should you invest in professional resume design? This is what you can get from it

Have you ever considered hiring a professional to help you with your resume? How do you think it would benefit you? These are the advantages I see.

Career

What’s the best way to approach a new job that feels beyond your capabilities?

New positions are always challenging. But how should we approach a new job that seems way more complex than what we have today? Dr. Jordan Peterson gives us some light on this topic.

Career

From Entry-Level to Specialist Software developer. 5 ways to grow at each stage of your career

Our employees often don’t tell us what they expect from us or how we can increase our contribution to the Company. So, we ignore our shortcomings or how to grow in our careers. Here, I list 5 ways to grow, depending on your position.

Career

Go through these 3 stages to re-think your resume as a software engineer, so you create a remarkable piece that stands out and gets you that job

The reason why your CV doesn’t stand out may be because you are doing the same thing as everyone else. Take a few steps back and redesign it, so it becomes a clear representation of you.

Career

How to apply the “Show, don’t tell” narrative technique to maximize your chances of success in your IT job-seeking adventure

Those involved in storytelling, writing, or sales know the advantages of showing instead of telling. That technique makes any presentation more memorable. What most people don’t know is that you can also benefit from it when you are seeking a job, even before getting to the interview. This is how.

Career

What is the appropriate time to announce your resignation in advance?

It sounds silly, but we often feel guilty when resigning from our jobs. Therefore, we do everything in our hands (or even more) to help them transition. The first question that comes to our mind is how much time we should announce it in advance. This is my position.

Career

7 ways to react when your boss disrespects you after making a mistake and you can’t afford to leave the Company

Unfortunately, disrespect exists in the workplace. Making a mistake could trigger our boss to choose us as a target to release their frustrations. These are 7 ways people often react when leaving the company is not an option.

Career

4 Steps to change your career after your 30s if you are afraid of losing what you’ve gained

Changing our career direction gets more challenging as we advance in our path. However, it’s never too late to begin a new profession. Follow these 4 steps for a smooth transition while minimizing the risks.

Career

This is why doing SAP courses isn’t the best way to land a good job as a consultant. Do this instead.

The idea: "I will take some courses that will give me solid knowledge that will allow me to get a good job" is not valid in IT. Although studying may help, it's inefficient, and there are better ways to find that excellent job.

Career

Why you should sometimes aim at lower positions in IT, even if you seek a high salary

Often, aiming at a lower position isn’t to settle for less but precisely the opposite. It is to go for all: Do the job you love without compromising your salary or quality of life.

Career

These are the activities you can safely assign to a software engineer who is leaving the Company

It’s natural for those leaving their job to have their mind in the future. Although they need to work until the last day, it’s your responsibility as a leader to play safe and limit the activities you assign to them.

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.