Guides
Getting Hired
Resumes, interviews, remote work, certifications and the first job: how technical people actually get hired.
Getting HiredAre IT certifications worth it? When they help and when notIT certifications pay off for entry-level, DoD 8140, consulting and cloud roles, much less for senior engineers. How to choose one and what renewal costs.6 min read
Getting HiredEntry-Level IT Jobs: Starting in Help Desk and Moving UpHelp desk and IT support as a way into tech: BLS pay and outlook data, why support jobs are projected to decline, progression paths and useful certifications.7 min read
Getting HiredHow to Prepare for a Technical Interview LoopThe stages of a typical tech interview loop, a realistic week-by-week prep plan, what interviewers actually score, and what to do when you don't know an answer.8 min read
Getting HiredHow to Write a Tech Resume That Gets ReadHow recruiters and hiring managers actually read a tech resume, what applicant tracking systems really do, and a bullet formula with before and after examples.8 min read
Getting HiredRemote Tech Jobs: Where They Are and How to Get OneWhere real remote tech roles come from, how remote hiring differs, contractor vs employee in the US, how to spot job scams, and what makes applicants stand out.7 min read