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from Hackernoon
3 weeks ago

My Favourite Front-End Interview Question to Ask Candidates and Why | HackerNoon

Interviews should focus on practical skills relevant to the job rather than theoretical questions that do not reflect actual tasks.

3 essential tips for hiring managers to level up their interviewing skills

Effective interviewing is crucial for attracting top talent, requiring clear articulation of job deliverables and strategic questioning.
from Fast Company
1 month ago

How to know if a job candidate will be a good leader

Effective leadership can be assessed through deep, probing interview questions rather than relying on standard culture fit assumptions.
#design-process
from Remodelista
2 months ago
UX design

Quick Takes With: Ruth Mandl - Remodelista

Design is more than aesthetics; it's about a comprehensive process and deeper storytelling.

THE Biggest Red Flag of Design Portfolios

As a design expert, manager, and now founder of my own design studio, I both hired practitioners as well as mentored others and helped them get hired.Through my experience in the industry, I reviewed tons of design portfolios.In doing so, I have come to the conclusion that the designers that tend to stand out the most are the ones that avoid falling into this trap while writing or talking about their previous projects.

15 Tools Product Designers Need To Know

Every product (UX) designer should leverage these tools in their design process
What tools are in your product design toolkit?When designers talk about design tools, we think about the obvious ones, like Figma, Adobe CC, or Sketch to name a few.However, designers don't spend their whole day designing.

Quick Takes With: Ruth Mandl - Remodelista

Design is more than aesthetics; it's about a comprehensive process and deeper storytelling.

THE Biggest Red Flag of Design Portfolios

As a design expert, manager, and now founder of my own design studio, I both hired practitioners as well as mentored others and helped them get hired.Through my experience in the industry, I reviewed tons of design portfolios.In doing so, I have come to the conclusion that the designers that tend to stand out the most are the ones that avoid falling into this trap while writing or talking about their previous projects.

15 Tools Product Designers Need To Know

Every product (UX) designer should leverage these tools in their design process
What tools are in your product design toolkit?When designers talk about design tools, we think about the obvious ones, like Figma, Adobe CC, or Sketch to name a few.However, designers don't spend their whole day designing.
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Geoff Shreeves: The Infamous Voice of FIFA

Geoff Shreeves, a legendary football media figure, discusses his transition to working with the American audience and shares behind-the-scenes stories from his career.

3 Ways to Build a Company Culture Based on Your Purpose | Entrepreneur

Focus on your original vision to create synergy among staff, clients, and community.
Capture standout employees in interviews by seeking their connection to your company's mission.

How to Tell If a Prospective Workplace Is Toxic

Don't ignore signs of toxicity in prospective employers
Identify toxic workplaces to avoid another miserable environment

There Are 4 Different Interview Personalities. Which One Is Yours?

Each person fits into one of four distinct interview archetypes: Charmers, Examiners, Harmonizers, or Challengers.
Understanding your interview style can help you present yourself authentically and improve your chances of success in job interviews.

The Best Answers to 3 Common Interview Questions: Recruiter | Entrepreneur

Job seekers should answer interview questions about their previous job and why they want the new job with care
Negative answers about previous employers can be a red flag for potential employers

8 Things I've Learned From My Entertainment Industry Internship

Getting an entertainment internship is possible without pre-existing connections.
Experience in the specific field is helpful in getting an internship.

7 Interview Questions to Build a Positive Work Culture | Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Creating a positive culture is more than putting a ping-pong table in the break room or free snacks.It's also about hiring positive, motivated employees who share your company's values and are committed to making a difference.It's always good to remember, while the look of your office shows how much you care, the people that are in that building make your company what it is.
#independent

Over 1,000 experts call for halt to 'out-of-control' AI development

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

Needs of women must be recognised to advance global gender equality, international forum told

S tereotypes and a lack of financial support are holding women back from reaching an equal footing with men in the workplace, a global discussion on International Women's Day was told.Female participation in academia, media, politics and business in the digital age is changing but the needs of women need to be recognised to enable gender equality, the panellists urged in the Innovation, Change and Education debate.

Over 1,000 experts call for halt to 'out-of-control' AI development

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

Needs of women must be recognised to advance global gender equality, international forum told

S tereotypes and a lack of financial support are holding women back from reaching an equal footing with men in the workplace, a global discussion on International Women's Day was told.Female participation in academia, media, politics and business in the digital age is changing but the needs of women need to be recognised to enable gender equality, the panellists urged in the Innovation, Change and Education debate.
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#people

Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to titan' Paul O'Grady

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Divina de Campo said Paul O'Grady reached new heights and truly was a drag star.The comedian and TV and radio presenter, who died on Tuesday evening aged 67, rose to fame on the nightclub circuit with his larger-than-life alter ego Lily Savage.Names from across the drag world have paid tribute to him.

Lauren Ambrose Just Wants to Go to French Clown School

What creature is that?Lauren Ambrose asked, craning her neck during a video interview from her home in the Berkshires.I see this, like, crazy hawk sitting on a tree outside my window.It just caught my eye.The setting was fitting, since Ambrose is about to become bonded with, and haunted by, the natural world.

Keeping Your Confidence Up During a Lengthy Job Search

When Tonya* was working as a high-level executive at a tech company, she was recognized repeatedly for her value as a subject matter expert.After she was laid off in December, she was confident her skills would make her marketable and she'd land a new job within weeks.Three months later, she's still looking for that next opportunity, and her confidence in her skills and capabilities plummets further with every rejection.

What to know about the release of parts of a Georgia grand jury report on Trump and the 2020 election

Portions of a highly anticipated report by the Atlanta-area special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions in Georgia after the 2020 election will be released Thursday, giving the public its clearest look yet into the two-year probe into Trump and his associates' efforts to reverse his election defeat.

Parts of Georgia grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election aftermath to be made public

A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, will make public some parts of a report from a special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election in the state, but not specific charging recommendations.In his order on Monday, Judge Robert C.I. McBurney said that the special grand jury's introduction and conclusion as well as concerns the panel had about witnesses lying under oath will made be public on Thursday.

Now Hiring: The Mercury Is Looking for a News Reporter (Deadline This Tuesday!)

That's right: the Mercury is hiring a news reporter!Could this person be you (or someone you know)?Read the job listing below, and if you know a good candidate, please help spread the word!(But hurry, hurry!The application deadline is this Tuesday, January 31!)
Now Hiring: News Reporter The Portland Mercury is looking to add a full-time news reporter to our small, dynamic team-known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing.

Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to titan' Paul O'Grady

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Divina de Campo said Paul O'Grady reached new heights and truly was a drag star.The comedian and TV and radio presenter, who died on Tuesday evening aged 67, rose to fame on the nightclub circuit with his larger-than-life alter ego Lily Savage.Names from across the drag world have paid tribute to him.

Lauren Ambrose Just Wants to Go to French Clown School

What creature is that?Lauren Ambrose asked, craning her neck during a video interview from her home in the Berkshires.I see this, like, crazy hawk sitting on a tree outside my window.It just caught my eye.The setting was fitting, since Ambrose is about to become bonded with, and haunted by, the natural world.

Keeping Your Confidence Up During a Lengthy Job Search

When Tonya* was working as a high-level executive at a tech company, she was recognized repeatedly for her value as a subject matter expert.After she was laid off in December, she was confident her skills would make her marketable and she'd land a new job within weeks.Three months later, she's still looking for that next opportunity, and her confidence in her skills and capabilities plummets further with every rejection.

What to know about the release of parts of a Georgia grand jury report on Trump and the 2020 election

Portions of a highly anticipated report by the Atlanta-area special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions in Georgia after the 2020 election will be released Thursday, giving the public its clearest look yet into the two-year probe into Trump and his associates' efforts to reverse his election defeat.

Parts of Georgia grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election aftermath to be made public

A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, will make public some parts of a report from a special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election in the state, but not specific charging recommendations.In his order on Monday, Judge Robert C.I. McBurney said that the special grand jury's introduction and conclusion as well as concerns the panel had about witnesses lying under oath will made be public on Thursday.

Now Hiring: The Mercury Is Looking for a News Reporter (Deadline This Tuesday!)

That's right: the Mercury is hiring a news reporter!Could this person be you (or someone you know)?Read the job listing below, and if you know a good candidate, please help spread the word!(But hurry, hurry!The application deadline is this Tuesday, January 31!)
Now Hiring: News Reporter The Portland Mercury is looking to add a full-time news reporter to our small, dynamic team-known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing.
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#competition

Microsoft intends to launch a mobile app store

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

India demonstrates its security-focused 'BharOS'

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

Microsoft intends to launch a mobile app store

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

India demonstrates its security-focused 'BharOS'

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)
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#opportunity

The disastrous mistake UX designers do in job interviews

I present you my views on the project and ask you a bunch of questions.You answer and share your thoughts, but only on the things I ask about.Then, I realise that the conversation has been quite one-sided so I try to change that and say "okay, do you have any questions for me?"You reply with a short "no, I'm good."

Bass Asks Garcetti Staff to Stay Through Spring

Karen Bass with 200 N Spring St (Getty) In with the new chief, and stay in with the old staff.Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass has invited all of the staff in Mayor Eric Garcetti's office to remain at their desks through April, the Los Angeles Times reported.The move to extend the status quo in the Mayor's Office is meant to steady the ship during a short transition period.

The disastrous mistake UX designers do in job interviews

I present you my views on the project and ask you a bunch of questions.You answer and share your thoughts, but only on the things I ask about.Then, I realise that the conversation has been quite one-sided so I try to change that and say "okay, do you have any questions for me?"You reply with a short "no, I'm good."

Bass Asks Garcetti Staff to Stay Through Spring

Karen Bass with 200 N Spring St (Getty) In with the new chief, and stay in with the old staff.Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass has invited all of the staff in Mayor Eric Garcetti's office to remain at their desks through April, the Los Angeles Times reported.The move to extend the status quo in the Mayor's Office is meant to steady the ship during a short transition period.
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#years

iOS 16.4 supports web app notifications

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

Translate housing industry skills into your next career move

It is crunch time in the housing industry.Sadly, for some organizations, that means there have been job losses and cutbacks that leave some former employees wondering, "What's next?"Whether you've been affected by industry layoffs or you're future-proofing your career, applying for new positions and interviewing can be daunting.

Jonathan Gannon won't talk about the distraction of interviewing during playoffs - ProFootballTalk

It's impossible for an assistant coach to be fully focused on his current job when he's actively under consideration for a head-coaching job during the playoffs.In the past, some assistant coaches have tried to explain that it's a non-issue - even if it isn't.On Wednesday, Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who interviewed with the Texans on Saturday, was asked about the intersection between interviewing for bigger jobs at a time when their current jobs are as big as they can be.

iOS 16.4 supports web app notifications

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter (@Gadget_Ry) or Mastodon (@gadgetry@techhub.social)

Translate housing industry skills into your next career move

It is crunch time in the housing industry.Sadly, for some organizations, that means there have been job losses and cutbacks that leave some former employees wondering, "What's next?"Whether you've been affected by industry layoffs or you're future-proofing your career, applying for new positions and interviewing can be daunting.

Jonathan Gannon won't talk about the distraction of interviewing during playoffs - ProFootballTalk

It's impossible for an assistant coach to be fully focused on his current job when he's actively under consideration for a head-coaching job during the playoffs.In the past, some assistant coaches have tried to explain that it's a non-issue - even if it isn't.On Wednesday, Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who interviewed with the Texans on Saturday, was asked about the intersection between interviewing for bigger jobs at a time when their current jobs are as big as they can be.
moreyears

If Hiring Is Hard, You Might Need to Change How You Interview

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.We've all made hiring mistakes.We meet a stellar candidate with all the right experience and technical skills.They look great on paper and interview well.We're excited to make them an offer and bring them on board.Then just months later, we're wondering where we went wrong or what we missed.

Report: 'Top candidate' Bill O'Brien interviews with Patriots for offensive coordinator position

Patriots Bill O'Brien, who was with the Patriots from 2007-2011, has interviewed to return as offensive coordinator.Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has interviewed for the Patriots' offensive coordinator position, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.O'Brien is considered by many, including NBC Sports' Tom Curran, to be the favorite for the job.

Google's smart TV platforms reach 150M active devices

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter: @Gadget_Ry
At CES 2023, Google provided an update on the state of its smart TV platforms.

These Are the Remote Jobs That Will Dominate in 2023

We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.Working from home is still the norm for many, with a number of companies offering hybrid working or fully-remote positions.FlexJobs' March 2022 survey found that 57 percent of respondents would leave their job if their company wouldn't offer remote work options, while 87 percent stated that remote work options improved their work-life balance.

Why Do You Want to Work Here? Here's How You Can Ace the Question Every Time

Job interviews are not exactly everyone's idea of a good time.They can bring about stress, anxiety and a bit of nerves.However, stress often comes from a sense of being unprepared.So what if you discovered that being as prepared as possible could reduce your stress on the big day?Whether you're a brand new job seeker or a seasoned professional, this article will walk you through the interview process, help you show potential employers why you want to work for their company and how to ace their questions every time.

Apple is working on supporting App Store alternatives

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter: @Gadget_Ry
Apple is working on allowing App Store alternatives due to legislation that forces its hand.

How To Prepare For A Job Interview

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Most people would cite going for job interviews as one of the most stressful things they have to do.But it doesn't have to be this way.You will feel more confident going for a job vital to you if you have prepared thoroughly beforehand.Interviewers are far more likely to be impressed by a knowledgeable person who appears to be in control.

App Bundles will help trim Google TV apps

Ryan is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience covering the latest technology and interviewing leading industry figures.He can often be sighted at tech conferences with a strong coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other.If it's geeky, he's probably into it.Find him on Twitter: @Gadget_Ry
While it's that time of year when most of us will put on some weight, Google is putting apps for its TV platforms on a diet.

Never End A Job Interview Without Doing These 3 Things

Prepare follow-up questions for interviewing to demonstrate interest and strategic thinking.
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