Tag software engineering

Projects, webdev

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…

Roman
January 13, 2025

Blog, Career Tips

From awkward to awesome: perfect your elevator pitch

An elevator pitch can make or break your interview. Discover how to respect your interviewer’s time, tailor your response, and confidently steer the conversation toward your strengths in just one minute.

Roman
December 14, 2024

Blog, Career Tips

How NOT to apply for jobs on LinkedIn

Thinking of applying to jobs on LinkedIn? While it’s a must-have tool for software engineers, not every feature is as useful as it seems. Let me share some LinkedIn tips with you.

Roman
November 23, 2024

Blog, Career Tips

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?

Roman
October 31, 2024

Blog, Career Tips

Example of a project to put on your resume

Here is an excellent example of a project that I would recommend putting on a resume. It’s the kind of project that gets recruiters intrigued while providing a wealth of material to discuss during technical interviews.

Roman
October 18, 2024

Blog, Career Tips

What projects to put on you resume

Blog Cover for Projects That Get you Hired

What projects to put on your resume? Should you even have a projects section? Let's choose your projects wisely together.

Roman
October 7, 2024

Career Tips

How I got my first internship

John Deere is a company where my professional software engineering (SWE) career started. I have done two SWE internships and eventually accepted a full time role, on a team of my choice, with Deere. The hardest part was getting my…

Roman
July 26, 2024