Welcome to CyberCoders' Weekly Roundup! Every week, we handpick the top five stories from around the web that offer great insight into hiring in the tech industry.
1. Sometimes, Clothes Make the Presentation [Inc]
It might sound insignificant, but when you're trying to impress, it pays to put some thought into what you wear. Some agencies have actually lost pitches because the team overdressed or underdressed. First impressions count. One key ingredient to success is to be aware of the company culture and showcasing how well you fit into it.
2. How Many Languages Do Developers Need to Know? [Read Write Web]
"Apple has Swift for iOS developers; Facebook has Hack, a language for back-end development. Google, meanwhile, has its own entries—the would-be Javascript replacement Dart and a new general programming language called Go."
Not to mention there are already hundreds of existing languages. This is a great read on why companies are rolling out their own languages and who holds the power.
3. A ‘Nanodegree’ May Be Your New Route to a Tech Job [Read Write Web]
"AT&T partnered with Udacity, an online course provider, to launch “nanodegree” programs, which aim to help prepare thousands of job-seekers for high-demand jobs. Nanodegrees are designed to be completed in less than a year, at a cost of just $200 a month."
"AT&T is helping design content for the program, guaranteeing its relevance for jobs at the telecommunication company, and AT&T plans to offer some graduates a paid internship at the company, as well as provide scholarships for students who are unable to afford the program."
4. Eight Questions Reveal the Most about if You’ll Get a Job [Fast Company]
A preview of the questions mentioned: “Tell me about a time you persuaded someone to make a change? “If you found $5,000—no strings attached—how would you use that money?”
5. New Report Released at Bloomberg Tech Summit Shows London is a Booming Digital City [Mike Bloomberg]
Thinking about a career abroad? London is worth keeping an eye on. A recent report found taht 382,000 Londoners Work in Technology and Information Sector; an increase of 11% since 2009.
