Given the uptick in people looking for roles right now, I thought I’d share some tips for getting hired as a developer. These tips are things I look for when hiring developers, honed over many years and countless interviews. My aim is to shed some light on what people over the other side of the […]
Tag: Self-improvement
What are the differences between Enterprise and Startups?
Having moved between these two types of company, I wanted to capture my thoughts on the differences between enterprise and startups. Why would you work for one over the other? Is one option the clear winner? Firstly, when I talk about enterprise and startups, what do I actually mean? For the context of this post, […]
The First 90 Days
The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins is a must read for anyone looking to change role in their career. This means not only moving to a new company, but being promoted or even changing career. It details a set of methodologies which, if used, will ensure you succeed by contributing value as fast […]
How to effectively use your time
Effective use of your time can make a real difference to the impact you have. By employing good organisational techniques, you can achieve much more in those valuable hours than otherwise. Following the lessons I learned as a manager, I wanted to run through a couple of methods I use to structure my day both […]
The Lean Startup
Following in the same vein as The Hard Thing About Hard Things, I am going to discuss The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. Devised in 2008 by Ries, the Lean methodology aims to put science around becoming an entrepreneur along with fostering an innovation environment. Ries demonstrates his model predominantly through examples of the company […]
The Chimp Paradox
Following my review of The Hard Thing About Hard Things, I wanted to discuss The Chimp Paradox by Professor Steve Peters. The book focuses on how to change your way of thinking in order to achieve greater confidence, success and general happiness. Although it can sound a bit pop science throughout, the author does have […]