Should I Focus on Java or .NET for My Next Developer Job?
I'm a .NET developer with some experience using Java, but I recently lost my job and I'm unsure which technology to prioritize for my next role. Are there…
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Should I Focus on Java or .NET for My Next Job?
I'm a .NET developer who also has some experience with Java, but I recently lost my job and I'm unsure which technology to prioritize. Are there significantly more…
How can a full-stack developer break into their first DevOps role?
I'm a full-stack developer with nearly five years of experience building web and desktop applications, libraries, APIs, installers, and other software. About two years ago, I started working…
Can I Still Get an Entry-Level Programming Job If I Feel Rusty?
I'm a computer science graduate with no professional company experience. I've worked on personal projects, including a portfolio built with Laravel, a chat app using Firestore to manage…
How difficult is it to find a job with a computer science degree right now?
I'm working toward or recently completed a bachelor's degree in computer science, and I'm worried about the current job market. It seems like fewer companies need developers because…
How can I return to IT after a 2.5-year career break and relearn Java?
I'm 28 and graduated in 2020. I have about 3.5 years of professional experience, followed by a 2.5-year break that began in March 2024. I want to return…
How Can I Move From Sysadmin Work Into Cloud or Infrastructure as Code?
I was recently laid off and am starting to panic about whether I can recover professionally. I have about five years of systems administration experience, solid networking knowledge,…
What Projects Would Make a Strong Computer Science Portfolio?
I'm currently working on a second degree in computer science after earning a bachelor's degree in sociology. I've been adding small projects from my classes to my portfolio,…
What skills can help me get a developer job as AI-generated code becomes common?
There's a lot of talk that AI can now handle most software development work, with humans supposedly doing only a small fraction of what they used to. Whether…
How Can I Improve My Job Search After Four Months Without Interviews?
I left my job four months ago because of family and mental health difficulties. Since then, I've sent out thousands of applications but haven't received an interview. I…
How can I find a software engineering job quickly after months of rejections?
I left my job four months ago because of family and personal mental health issues. Since then, I've sent out thousands of applications but haven't received an interview.…
How can I get through a long job search and avoid a cash crunch?
I've been unemployed for about four months and have around two years of software development experience. I've tried applying, contacting recruiters, revising my résumé, and contributing to open…
How can I land my first programming job without professional experience?
I'm 24 and living in Eastern Europe. Most of my work experience has involved helping and dealing with people, but after years of putting everyone else's problems first,…
How should I explain a layoff caused by a new security-clearance requirement?
I was working as a Systems Administrator at a company I genuinely enjoyed. When I applied, the role was open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. After I…
Is six months enough to switch from logistics into software development?
I was laid off in July after 11 years working in logistics coordination. With severance and savings, my family can get by until roughly the end of February…
How Should I Explain a Layoff Caused by New Security Clearance Requirements?
I was working as a Systems Administrator and was hired when the position accepted both U.S. citizens and permanent residents. After I joined, the company won a large…
How can I break into programming without professional experience?
I'm 24 and living in Eastern Europe. Most of my work so far has involved helping and dealing with people, but after nearly a decade of putting other…
How Can I Stop Jumping Between Programming Topics and Start Moving Toward a Job?
I'm 22, unemployed, and feeling completely lost about which direction to take in programming. I enjoy coding, but I keep switching between full-stack development, Rust, cybersecurity, compilers, and…
Why does my family seem hostile toward my effort to build a programming career?
I live with my long-term partner and their family. We moved in with them after financial and health problems, including my partner surviving cancer and continuing to deal…
How can I improve my résumé and move up from system administration?
I've been working as a system administrator at a midsize IT company for about 2 years and 8 months. I'm also pursuing a degree in computer engineering in…