How to Write a Creative Cover Letter

How to Write a Creative Cover Letter

You’re excited as you read a job description until you get to the application requirements and read: “Include a creative cover letter that demonstrates why you’re the right fit for this role.” This line often stresses out job seekers—especially for developers and designers that are more comfortable creating products than crafting prose. But don’t get scared off! Instead of simply rewording your resume, approach your cover letter with a creative hook that draws in the…

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5 Software Developer Resume Tips—With Templates to Get You Started

Many software developers are more comfortable speaking through code than writing a resume—an inevitable but frustrating part of the job hunt. Here’s the good thing: software developer resumes don’t have to be a work of art—they simply have to get your foot in the door for an interview. As you’re writing your resume, include these five things so you stand out from the competition. Include Side Projects Many software developers cut side projects from their…

8 Factors for Choosing Between Two Jobs

8 Factors for Choosing Between Two Jobs

The job search can be tough, so it seems like a nice problem when you’re stuck choosing between two job offers. Take time to properly evaluate both positions to find the fit that’s right for you. Here are some personal, cultural, and accessibility factors to consider for your next career move. Personal Gains 1. Factoring perks into salary Salary can seem like a clear winner when choosing between two jobs. But it’s wiser to break…

Career Development, Job Search

The Designer’s Guide to Moving from Freelance to In-House

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Being a full time freelance graphic designer has its advantages. You get to be your own boss, work on your own schedule, and be selective in the types of projects you take on. But freelancing also has its drawbacks. Being your own boss means that you need to make difficult business decisions while sacrificing a steady salary. At some point, many freelance graphic designers choose to make their way to in-house roles in search of…
Job Search

The Right Way to Quit a Job You Just Started

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Starting a new job is difficult. Even if you’re enjoying the role, it’s normal to feel nervous as you get to know your new team and understand your new boss’s expectations—feelings which usually resolve themselves once you get more comfortable and settle into the role. But sometimes a new job just isn’t the right fit, no matter how much effort you put into it. While there’s something to be said for pushing yourself in a…
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4 Ways to Ensure Growth in a New Job

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Starting a new job is a leap of faith. First there’s the initial shock of a new team and purpose. After that, there’s the lingering fears that the job might not have been quite right for you. Uncertainty and stress are normal, but there are ways to still ensure you’re growing in your career and setting yourself up for success. Here are four tricks to approaching the first year at a new job. Look to management’s culture It…
Hiring

How to Hire Remote Workers From Start to Finish

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Many startup founders enter the recruitment and interview process without an HR background. It’s difficult territory, compounded by the fact that many aspects of an in-person interview—the initial handshake and eye contact, body language, an appearance of nerves—are completely absent when talking with a remote candidate. Additionally, when your star employee could be anywhere in the world, the challenge evolves from finding a needle in a haystack to first identifying the right haystack to search.…
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How to Get References Without Losing Your Job

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Finding a job while unemployed can be a stressful task, but applying to new ones while still employed comes with a variety of its own challenges. One of the most uncomfortable scenarios is often trying to get a strong reference from your current employer without your manager finding out you’re considering moving on. Here are a few tips on how to getting references without losing your job. Your Trusted Co-Worker For most job applications, the…
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Building a Startup Team From The Ground Up

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Building a product takes a lot of time, energy, and resources. Most startups need to be efficient with budgets and take advantage of what they have. Every decision founders make has a direct impact on the company’s ability to make it to the next month, and most importantly, the ultimate success of the product. When possible, the best way to do this is to add team members on an ‘as needed’ basis. One of the…