Roman

Roman

  • Joined: May 15, 2021
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How to ask for a referral on LinkedIn

How do you ask for a referral without overstepping? Let's break down how to craft the perfect referral request, avoid common mistakes, and even turn casual LinkedIn connections into genuine networking opportunities. Whether you're a student or a seasoned professional, this post will help you stand out and make it easy for others to say, "Yes, I'll refer you."

SWE Blog Directory: plans for 2025

In 2024 I started a Software Engineering Blog Directory to enable easier discovery of active software engineering blogs. Although some directories with similar content already exist, they are never up-to-date and feature many stale blogs. Additionally they are difficult, if…

How to get referrals to tech companies.

How to get referrals for your dream job

Ever since I started blogging and creating YouTube videos about software engineering career development, more people have reached out asking for help getting referrals to companies I’ve mentioned. Referrals can significantly boost your chances of landing an interview, so here’s…

Do referrals to tech companies work?

Are referrals worth it?

The short answer is yes, getting a referral for your job application is absolutely worth it. While some companies may not prioritize referrals, most (at least in my experience) give them significant weight. I can’t provide exact numbers to measure…

Front & Center Leadership

It took me a long time to get into the rhythm of blogging as a software engineer. I always knew it’s a good idea to document projects, share tips, etc. But I could never fully commit because I couldn’t decide…

Immich and RPi

Can you run Immich on an RPi?

Since I use a variety of devices, transferring files between them is always a bit of a challenge. I also prefer to avoid commercial cloud hosting services whenever possible. This was my first time experimenting with a self-hosted solution like Immich, and it’s been a rewarding experience so far.
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Should you have a LinkedIn as a Software Engineer?

Landing a job in tech isn’t easy (and neither is getting that second one). That’s where LinkedIn comes in. Whether you love it or hate it, LinkedIn can quietly boost your career, help you land referrals, and keep you on recruiters' radar -- all without taking up much of your time. But is it really worth it for software engineers?