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What happens when you type a URL into your browser and press enter? Software engineering candidates need help with this concept, so if you do well on this question, you are already ahead of the curve. If you don't, then let's go into what it involves. https://lnkd.in/ddFK8cVc

In my second go-round in job searching, I continue to be amazed at the job descriptions for Director and above positions that require a specific tech stack, even though it's not a hands-on position. The job descriptions typically appear to be written as though they were for a Lead Engineer, not a Director level. Yes, company size plays a role in the job requirements, but any solid leader with an engineering background doesn't have to have your specific tech stack to be an effective leader. This isn't new of course. A long time ago when I used Borland C++, I was repeatedly denied opportunities at companies that "Required" Microsoft C++/MFC. When I finally landed a position, it took all of a few weeks to be proficient at MFC. Meanwhile, I never even had the opportunity to interview for some of those positions that were posted. Companies looking to hire, except in specific instances, should not use tech stack as a disqualifying attribute, when searching for candidates. Give folks a chance and you'll find that the right leader is more important. Do they help mentor and grow the engineer's careers? Do they know how to resolve conflict, remove roadblocks, etc? Do they understand the business domain and roadmap? Those are, IMO, my important than whether or not you are an expert in Java or node.js.

As per @Forbes, the call for software engineering expertise is on the upswing, emphasizing the necessity for inventive hiring approaches and partnerships within the industry. #SoftwareEngineering #TalentShortage

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰? Step 1: Stop procrastinating. ❌ Step 2: Get more skills. ✅ You already know what you need to do to improve your technical skills. Find a more challenging project that will help you grow. Finish reading that book, or complete that course you started. Here are 5 more skills you should work on: - Communication skills - Understanding tradeoffs - Willingness to help juniors - Know how to simplify problems - Understanding of system architecture Top-noth Tech skills + Excellent soft skills = Senior engineer --- P.S. Want to become a better software engineer? Each week, I send one piece of practical advice about .NET and software architecture. Join 37,000+ engineers: https://bit.ly/4aNmUmY

There is a vast range of skill level in programmers. It's been said that the most experienced programmers can develop software 100 or 1000 times faster than the average. But how do you find those super-qualified developers? One way we've improved the quality of our hiring process to find these candidates is through the book, Topgrading. It talks about how a person's past performance (and ability to learn and grow) is indicative of their future potential.

Are you a Software Developer or Software Engineer. While both roles are crucial in the software development process, software developers are primarily focused on coding and application development, whereas software engineers have a broader scope, dealing with system-level design, architecture, and integrating software with hardware and other systems. The distinction can vary depending on the organization and industry, but these are the general differences between the two roles.

If a company hires contractors to do their software development and engineering, they are more likely to end up with designs that are very difficult to debug or maintain. Be kind to your in-house developers and pay them well - they will care about the workflows and modularity, among many other areas. When your company grows, their work will make a big difference. When your backend is a mess, everything else is a nightmare.

It's a nice change of pace from all the keyword spammers when a Fortune 500 reaches out to you directly (not a 3rd party recruiter) and tells you they actually read your LinkedIn, website and GitHub and wondering if you would be interested in interviewing for the lead architect position on one of their high profile customer facing products. I'm sure they will get 100s of applicants but moving isn't financially worth it to me. I let them know "yes" I'm actually a customer and use that platform and it's good - it would be A LOT of pressure to make it better. Spam/Scraping recruiters have killed the trust and NOT improved the process of finding the best person for the position... If a company of this size, revenue and prestige can take the time for the personal touch - there's really NO excuse for ANY company not to do the same. #recruiting #jobsearch #programmerslife #jobhunt https://lnkd.in/gnK3vvtg

Character: Software Industry are facing lot of challenges and need efficient senior Experienced people for their operations for generating their revenues. Conflict: Software industry is facing challenges of untimely delivery and sometimes domain experts themselves need to dive into critical issues and  would have wanted senior software expert help. Desire: i want to resolve software industry problems by implementing software industry requirements effectively and resolve thieir issues and own the domain knowledge so that even domain problems are resolved in efficient and timely manner using analytical C++ skills