Due to COVID-19, more professionals are spending their workdays at home as part of the remote workforce. While this was initially thought to be short-term, it’s clear that it may extend for months more as time has passed. For some, it may even be permanent. Most professionals had little time to adjust to the idea… Read more »
DevOps is a growing field, and many companies are seeking technologists with DevOps expertise. As a result, some professionals consider boosting their credentials by earning a DevOps certification. However, since these are fairly new, many hesitate before moving forward. They may wonder which of the programs is best and how challenging the certification is to… Read more »
For many professionals, working their way up into a management role is a primary goal. While it is possible to get there after acquiring ample experience and honing critical skills, there are instances where adding a certification to the mix is important. While not all employers require certifications to qualify for a management position, some… Read more »
Cybersecurity continues to be a priority for companies, particularly in a post-COVID-19 landscape. When employees work from home, it introduces vulnerabilities that may not exist in a worksite-based paradigm. As a result, businesses must continue to invest heavily to keep their assets safe, including by hiring skilled cybersecurity professionals. While there is technically a shortage… Read more »
When candidates submit their resumes, there is a strong chance that it will not immediately go to the hiring manager. Instead, an automated screening process is typically the first step. Essentially, a machine reviews your resume’s content, compares it to the position, and decides whether you make it onto the shortlist, all without a person… Read more »
Shifting priorities are normal in the world of business. As a result, employers may focus on candidates with different skill sets depending on their fluctuating needs. Recently, there’s been a catalyst that led many companies to re-examine their hiring. Due to COVID-19, many businesses had to make quick changes to support work-from-home models, a move… Read more »
While the pandemic has dramatically altered the hiring landscape, professionals are succeeding in finding new positions. Many companies are still looking for exceptional candidates, filling critical vacancies in a range of fields. However, COVID-19 has made finding a new position more complicated than it may have been previously. As a result, many professionals need to… Read more »
When new programming languages emerge, they may seem poised to overtake an older one. After all, many fledgling options are highly capable and enjoyable to use, making legacy options seem clunky or antiquated by comparison. However, many languages don’t go down without a fight. At times, they have loyal user bases that genuinely enjoy them,… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the business world in a startlingly short amount of time. As companies had to embrace digital transformation at the drop of a hat and adopt remote work practices with little to no preparation, it altered which skills were viewed as vital. Many technical skills became increasingly valuable… Read more »
As COVID-19 made working from home the standard, many technologists initially flourished. Tech pros are highly adept at adjusting technologies, so shifting to telecommuting likely wasn’t overly difficult. Plus, many experience higher productivity and efficiency when working remotely. Interruptions and distractions are typically reduced, promoting greater focus and accelerating workflows. However, as time passed, the… Read more »