career development
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Tips for Staying Calm under PressureIf you've got a high-pressure situation coming up such as a job interview, a presentation, or an important meeting with your boss, it's normal to feel some stress. Preparation can help alleviate a lot of it, so be sure to get enough sleep, ask for help, and rehearse what you're going to say. Read on for more tips. | 
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The Role of Luck in Your Career SuccessWhen things go your way and you achieve some level of success, it’s natural to want to take credit for it. But in addition to your working hard and overcoming obstacles, it's likely that at least some of your success is also due to pure, dumb luck. Acknowledging that can help you recognize good luck when it appears. |
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Do Software Teams Need Managers with Technical Expertise?Soft skills matter in how effective a manager is, but what about technical skills? If you're a software engineer, how important is it to you for your manager to have the same background and to fully understand your job? Ideally they would, but in some cases, that role can be better filled by a technical lead. | 
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Keep Up with Changing Technology by Making Learning a PriorityMany organizations are constantly adopting or integrating new technology, with the goal of remaining competitive. But there are so many new platforms and methods being created that it’s impossible to keep up with them all. Michael Sowers shares some tips that have helped him stay current with changing technology. | 
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Think Differently about the Future of Software TestingArtificial intelligence is not here to replace human testers. Looking into a crystal ball, testing still looks promising for real people. The trick is that humans will need to learn to coexist with these testing bots. Here are some ways we can start to think differently about the future of testing. | 
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Tips and Resources for Better Writing If you’re asked to contribute to your company’s e-newsletter or draft a blog post for the website or a design document, here are a few writing tips and resources you may find helpful. |
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Mobile and IoT Challenges: What Testers Need to Know to Improve Their CareersMany of the skills and knowledge areas that testers have in the IT, web, PC, and even mobile world will have application in the IoT. However, there are some knowledge domains that may be new or have some twists, and if testers understand them, they will be able to separate themselves from other job seekers. | 
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Apply Design Thinking and Agile Principles to Your Life ChangesThe challenges people face when trying to make changes in their lives are similar to those faced by engineers and designers when developing novel products. Using design thinking, you can learn to work within limits, see how the choices you make affect your situation, and iterate until you find your direction. |
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