Career Growth

These days, making strategic career decisions is often tied to conversations about “quiet quitting.” This term was coined in 2022 due to a mix of: Unclear expectations Few growth...

A strong brand is not only relevant for businesses. It’s important for individuals too, especially those navigating the job search. A strong personal brand that speaks to your skills, values, and...

In the current tech talent pool, candidates are searching for ways to upskill for that competitive edge. Upskilling is the process of continuous learning and an excellent way to stand out as a...

Have you ever considered a career change? Perhaps, you’ve daydreamed about making a transition into a field entirely different from what you do now.  The idea is not so far out of reach and...

About this eBook If you’ve ever been laid off you know it’s often an emotional time full of uncertainty – but it doesn’t have to be that way! Learn what to do after a layoff and the steps to take...

We're so excited to speak with you, Ahmed! Will start by sharing a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in Mathematics and a...

Searching for a new job, let alone a 'dream job,' may feel daunting, especially if you have been out of the market for a long time or weren’t expecting to need a new position. In our recently...

Can you share a little bit about your educational background and what opportunities impacted your tech career? I studied Computer Science, which can be seen as the traditional course. I...

Have you ever wondered whether to follow an Individual Contributor (IC) path or an Engineering Manager (EM)? According to the Hired State of Software Engineers report, one-third of engineers report...

We're excited to learn about your story, Rodrigo! Can you start by sharing a little bit about your educational background? My Bachelor’s is in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. I had a bit...

The third article in our series to help jobseekers bounce back better than ever… Once you’ve absorbed the news of a layoff, organized your financials, and taken the next steps to kick off your...

The second article in our series to help jobseekers bounce back from a layoff better than ever... If you’ve ever been laid off, you know it’s a mixed bag of emotions. Refer to Chapter 1 in our...

Chapter 1 of a series to help jobseekers bounce back better than ever (or to feel better prepared in uncertain times) If you’ve ever been laid off you know it’s often an emotional time full of...

Hired & Exponent partner for engineering career advice video series Hired, along with our partner Exponent, recently completed a video series exploring such as what the best programming...

The First 30 Days are Critical When Starting a New Job Starting a new job is often a mix of emotions: excited, nervous, and frequently, overwhelmed. Regardless of the company and role, the...

Editor's note: this is Part 3 in our series with our partner, Makers, "Build Confidence and Take Control of your Job Search Series." After a successful interview, a job offer often comes...

Hired & Exponent Partner for Engineering Career Advice Video Series Hired recently completed a video series with our partner Exponent, featuring three of our talented engineers: Nico...

Editor's note: this is Part 2 in our series with our partner, Makers, "Build Confidence and Take Control of your Job Search Series." Ok, so you completed the job search steps successfully and...

The process of finding a job often feels overwhelming. It’s difficult to determine the best avenue to explore when searching for a new position. It’s also too easy to spread yourself thin...

From Warcraft 3 to the US Military to the Private Sector, Kyle Mercer is a Full Stack Engineer on a Mission Thanks for contributing to our blog! Can you share a little bit about your...

Chapter 2 of our Sales Resume Series: Sales Development Rep (SDR) Resume guidance. As a sales development representative (SDR), you know all about identifying high quality leads worth...

What led you to pursue a career in sales or customer experience roles? I was always told I had the personality for sales, for better or for worse. While I never pursued the standard sales...

Inspired by the pandemic, Rina transitioned from medical coding to software coding, thanks to General Assembly Courses Which educational opportunities have made the biggest impact on your...

How to ace the number one question in interviews for tech roles, like software engineers - “Tell Me About Yourself”  Regardless of whether you’re a software engineer, a data scientist, a web...