One of the first “lessons learned” for novice programmers is that the time required to program the typical usage scenarios can be fairly accurately estimated, but the time required for […]

The pandemic had a chilling effect on hiring in many industries. Even hiring for computer professionals went on a pause. But since about February 2021, hiring has come roaring back. […]

A low-ball salary offer is one that’s way below your minimum acceptable level.  I want to present two real-life examples of our candidates receiving what could have looked like low-ball […]

Using outside recruiters can be a life-saver for an over-extended HR department. But let’s be honest - sometimes they don’t add anything of value, and they can even make your […]

I'm not sure where it came from or how it started, but that's the euphemism we use. As in, "Can we still deploy if Joe is hit by a bus?" […]

September 28 at 4:00pm EST - Stout Systems is presenting a free webinar that will help your company attract and retain top technical talent. Topics include: How to write a job advertisement that will attract […]

Most people focus on the work that they would do when considering whether they should pursue consulting as a career. Am I a good enough engineer or project manager or […]

Most people focus on the work that they would do when considering whether they should pursue consulting as a career. Am I a good enough engineer or project manager or […]

Consulting can look extremely attractive—set your own schedule, earn more money, pick and choose the projects you work on… But is it right for you? Take our (very unscientific) quiz […]

Virtual Interviews—Tips for Managers and Candidates A variety of circumstances drive managers in the direction of the virtual interview: When the team members that will be involved in the hiring […]