Kick-Starting Your Career—Startups or Established Players?As a graduate fresh out of college, the tough call for most in information technology is where to get our careers started—with a startup or an established player? Rajini Padmanaban looks at both options and how to decide which is the best option for you.
Tips for Becoming an Influential and Efficient TesterFew people have a more diverse QA background than Jane Fraser. Currently the test director for Anki, Jane has managed test teams for Electronic Arts, Vodafone, and others. In this interview, we ask her about becoming an influential tester, which essential skills testers must acquire, and much more.
The Strikingly Positive Effects of MindfulnessPracticing mindfulness, even for short periods during a day, can have strikingly positive benefits on our ability to concentrate. Mindfulness refers to a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you’re able to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Hiring Technology Product Managers: The LatestScott Sehlhorst looks at an analysis of how companies are posting requirements for hiring new technology product managers in the US—including the trend of placing more importance on domain experience than product management experience.
How to Keep Your Development Skills Up to DateIf you are a software developer, you work in one of the most dynamic fields. You have to keep your skills up to date in order to stay marketable. But if your company is a “laggard,” how do you prevent being left behind?
Business Analysts—Don't Hide from the Data ModelAmong business analysts, there is often a real reluctance to model data as it is seen as a technical activity rather than a business-focused activity. Adrian Reed explains why data models are important, and how they can help map out and understand the problem domain to avoid misunderstandings.
Top Pet Peeves about Email MessagesHow is it that years after email came into our lives, people still need guidance on how to use it effectively at work? Naomi Karten lists her top email pet peeves and shines a light on how you can ensure that you are sending clear and concise messages.
