Video What does an Engineering Manager do? 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
Video How I got my first jobs as a sofware developer 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
Video Finding job as a junior developer - tips from tech recruiters In this video 4 tech recruiters and managers share their tips for junior software developers who are looking for a new job
Video How to choose best job offer - interview with tech recruiter 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
Video How to pass job interview - chat with tech recruiter 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.
Video Tech interview tips for developers 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
Video Job application tips for developers 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
Article How to mentor bootcamp graduates This post was inspired by "How Dev Bootcamps Are Failing Their Students" by Tyler Hawkins (and yeah, I started writing it 3 months ago, something something about unfinished projects). Software
Video How to talk to micromanager 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
Video Is your boss a micromanager? 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
Video Dealing with deadlines - Things Developers Hate Deadlines themselves are not a bad thing - they allow company to have some predictability, they let us understood how much ahead or behind we're with our work, they can
programming 5 ways to improve programming skills In this video I'm sharing 5 ways in which you can improve programming skills.Working on your programming skills can help you to work better, start taking more responsibilities and
Video Is passion required to be a good programmer? 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.
Video 3 Non-obvious Skills for Programmers In this video I'm sharing 3 skills that I believe are not appreciated enough among programmers and which can help a lot in becoming a better developer
Video Programming injuries - fix your habits before it gets bad 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.
Video Improve your communication skills In this episode I'm talking about a few common communication problems I have noticed around me during my career, and about how to improve your communication skills. NotesImportanceno matter what
Video When you're not ready for your new role What happens if you get promoted to a role for which you're not ready yet? How to deal with influx of new responsibilities?
Video How to get promoted as a software developer 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
