Posts tagged 〝hiring〞

Remember the Kakapo – 3 reasons why large companies on the web are losing ground

November 27th, 2010 at 3:58 pm

The endangered kakapo parrot as metaphor: brand complacency, wasted innovation programs and controlled communication make big web companies lose talent.

TTMHTM - The future of NASA 70s style, Microsoft Songsmith and why Starscream should be sacked by Megatron

January 12th, 2009 at 8:35 am

Link roundup: Bastet, a Tetris that denies you good pieces, 1970s NASA space station art, Microsoft's awkward Songsmith ad and Starscream office lessons.

Web Developer and Professional (Part 2 of 2)

May 19th, 2007 at 2:34 pm

Part two on professionalism: deliver maintainable work on time, act as a respectful middleman between teams, and value perks like casual dress.

Web Developer and Professional (Part 1 of 2)

May 1st, 2007 at 8:50 pm

Advice against becoming a technology diva: promotion comes from internal experience, sharing knowledge makes you valuable, and nobody is indispensable.

How to write a proper CV and get hired as a web developer

January 9th, 2007 at 12:00 am

Hiring advice for web developers: how to read job ads, why networking beats headhunters, how to keep a CV short and honest, and why to know what you want.