Tag: career

Beware the Interview Feedback Policy

Many companies are instituting policies against interview feedback. You should ask if such a policy exists the next time you interview for a position.

Communication, Leadership & Ethics 2017-07-06

Differentiate Yourself - Two Quick Lessons From a Bad Electrician

An experience I had with an electrician taught me two important lessons about how to differentiate myself professionally from my peers.

Communication, Leadership & Ethics 2017-05-01

Omgpop, Zynga, and the One Who Got Away

As many casual gamers already know, the company Omgpop, makers of the mobile sensation Draw Something, was acquired by Zynga, makers of Farmville, Words with Friends, and many other popular social and/or casual games. This morning I saw an artible on Gamasutra about the one Omgpop employee that didn’t sign on to continue working under Zynga.

Communication, Leadership & Ethics 2012-03-27

Worst Practices: Thinking You are Done Learning

In the field of software engineering, you are never done learning. That should probably be one of the first ten rules of the profession.

Communication, Leadership & Ethics 2010-07-20
Adam Platt
Adam Platt

Technologist, speaker, and writer focused on making complex ideas simple.

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