Dennis Patel

The 10 how questions every software engineer should ask

The 10 ‘How’ Questions Every Software Engineer Should Ask

As an IT Recruitment consultant, I’ve witnessed countless interviews where software engineers have missed golden opportunities to truly understand the company, the role, and the team they’re interviewing for. Asking the right questions can make all the difference in ensuring you’re making an informed decision about your next career move. One of the key types […]

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The 10 who questions every software engineer should ask

The 10 ‘Who’ Questions Every Software Engineer Should Ask

As an IT Recruitment consultant, I’ve witnessed countless interviews where software engineers have impressed (or underwhelmed) potential employers with their line of questioning. While technical prowess is undoubtedly crucial, the ability to ask insightful questions can be a game-changer in an interview setting. Today, we’ll focus on the often-overlooked ‘who’ questions – those that delve

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The 10 where questions every software engineer should ask

The 10 ‘Where’ Questions Every Software Engineer Should Ask

As an IT Recruitment consultant, I’ve witnessed countless interviews where software engineers have left crucial questions unasked. Asking the right questions can not only give you valuable insights into the company and role but also demonstrate your curiosity and critical thinking skills. Today, we’ll focus on the often-overlooked ‘where’ questions that can uncover hidden gems

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17 Signs of a Toxic Workplace

There are roughly 17 signs of a toxic workplace environment. A toxic workplace can be detrimental to an employee’s well-being, causing stress, anxiety, and even depression. Toxic work environments are characterised by negative behaviours from management and co-workers, such as bullying, yelling, manipulating, and belittling. Employees in a toxic work environment may be nervous to

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Does Your Smart Microwave Want to Kill You?

It’s 2002 somewhere in the USA.

This friend, Magnetron, is, in your mind, an English gentleman from the 1900s, who served in World War One, was an immigrant, a poet, and most obviously, an awesome Starcraft player.

With an incredible vivid and elaborate backstory, you would spend hours conversing with your friend. It may have been absurd, but it seemed so real, much to the puzzlement of his parents, but provided much ammunition for teasing by his sisters.

Magnetron was a microwave.

This is a true story.

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Working Two Jobs At The Same Time Without Either Company Knowing

Working Two Jobs At The Same Time Without Either Company Knowing

There is an underground trend in the States where white collar workers in tech, banking, insurance and other sectors are doubling their pay by undertaking two full-time remote jobs, and for the most part, not working too hard either, with many saying that they didn’t work more than forty hours for both jobs combined.

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