In this video I'm talking abouet engineering management - who is an engineering manager? What does an engineering manager do? Do engineering managers write code? After a short walk around Amsterdam I'm going to tell you about different hats that engineering managers need to wear depending on kind of a

There are tons of different ways to get a job as a programmer - here's how I got my first couple of jobs without applying for them on the website

In this video 4 tech recruiters and managers share their tips for junior software developers who are looking for a new job

In this interview with Matt Barr, tech recruiter from Amsterdam, we talk about how to choose and negotiate a job offer that will make you happy

In this video I'm talking to Ross Inman, experienced tech recruiter. Together we discuss best practices to pass the job interview as a software developer.

In this video I'm interviewing Bart van de Garde. Bart is an experienced CTO and software engineering manager with past positions at bol.com, VONQ and experience in e-commerce, recruitment and game development. Currently as a freelance CTO and IT consultant he helps organisations to connect business, technology and people.

In this video I'm interviewing Angus Mackintosh, a tech recruiter working in Amsterdam. Together with Angus we discuss job application best practices: where to find job offers, how to decide when to put more effort into application and how to ensure our resume gets noticed. Angus also shares some great

This video is a 2nd part about dealing with micromanaging boss - in previous episodes I explained what are common symptoms of micromanagers and why people become micromanagers. This week I'm talking about different ways to talk to micromanager in order to get more independence and more decision making power

In this video I'm talking about micromanagement. A lot of people ask - is there something wrong with me or is my boss a micromanager? I'm here to answer this question - I'll explain what is micromanagement, how micromanagers stiffle their teams and why people become (conciously or not) micromanagers.

In this video I'm talking about passion and why, contrary to a popular opinion, I believe it is not necessary in order to be a good software developer.

In this video I'm talking about 2 health problems common among programmers: RSI (specifically wrist pain-ralated) and lower back pain. I'm talking about minimizing the issues via building good habits and choosing proper equipment.

What happens if you get promoted to a role for which you're not ready yet? How to deal with influx of new responsibilities?

In this video I'm talking about getting a promotion - how to decide whether you are ready for it or whether you still need time; how to talk to your manager and ensure taht the topic does not get forgotten; how to ensure that your promotion comes with a salary