Freelance developers need to stay sharp to be competitive in the job market. In addition to seeking out professional development opportunities, software developers need to know how to use the latest IDE, coding, and communication tools to be able to easily integrate...
The freelancer economy is growing, and software development is one career path that’s particularly remote-friendly and freelance-friendly. Forbes estimates that by the end of 2020, 50% of the U.S. workforce will be freelancers. Freelancing, or contract work, offers...
The annual Consumer Electronics Show is always a celebration of the most cutting-edge, futuristic designs and products that startups and big brands have been developing. While many of the products are interesting for their novelty factor, there are always a few trends...
Looking for some career development in 2020? Programmers seeking to expand their skills in one of the most in-demand skills often consider enrolling in a crash course boot camp. These programs, however, can be costly and time-consuming. Boot camps can be between 40...
“Nearly one-third of all online freelancers are software developers,” reported Hackernoon in July, 2019. Developers are one of the most in-demand professionals in the so-called gig economy, and the demand for web development talent is only growing. As more and more...
As we outlined previously, developer skills are in high demand. It’s a job seeker’s market, and luckily for many freelance developers, there are plenty of great companies hiring to choose from.
Looking to get hired in the new year? Freelance developers are in high demand. Analysts predict that roughly 4.5 million new tech jobs will be created by the end of 2020 to fuel the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, the rise of AI, and growing cybersecurity concerns in virtually every industry.
One of the trickiest parts of making the shift from full-time to freelance is learning how set your hourly rate. There are many factors to consider when going from salary to hourly, including your level of expertise, added costs for health insurance and other overhead, as well as your time and the project scope.
Freelancing can be isolating. The flexibility of freelancing is a double-edged sword: on one hand, a professional can make their own hours and work from anywhere. On the other hand, a freelancer often works from home or at odd hours – and it can be lonely to work in...
Many recruiters understand the benefit of interviewing software developer job candidates and using a skill test to assess their job readiness. One of the things recruiters are seeking to determine throughout the hiring process is how a developer will fit into the team: what soft skills does this person have to help them integrate quickly and work well with the existing dynamic?