PinnedStout SystemsSoftware Architecture: How Much Is Too Much?One recurring theme that I’ve seen over the years is a tendency to over-architect projects or make them too “enterprisey.” What do I mean…Jun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022
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Stout SystemsCoding Exercise Tips for Technical Candidates and Hiring ManagersHere at Stout we screen a lot of technical candidates. Our first step is to filter the resumes. (We have little need for glass window…Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
Stout SystemsNavigating the Tech Job Market: 10 Essential Tips for DevelopersSearching for a job in any industry can be a very daunting task, but it is especially taxing in the competitive tech industry. With rapidly…Aug 2, 2023Aug 2, 2023
Stout SystemsTech Workforce & Hiring Trends — July 2023This is Stout’s monthly curated digest of hiring and employment news. SIGN UP to receive it each month in your email inbox.Aug 2, 2023Aug 2, 2023
Stout SystemsHow To Prepare For When A Key Employee Gets “Hit by a Bus”I’m not sure where it came from or how it started, but that’s the euphemism we use. As in, “Can we still deploy if Joe is hit by a bus?” It…Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Stout SystemsHow To Train Your Technical RecruiterIn an ideal world, all of the jobs coming your way from your Technical Recruiter would be an exact match to your skill set, salary desires…Jun 28, 20231Jun 28, 20231
Stout SystemsTech Workforce & Hiring Trends — June 2023This is Stout’s monthly curated digest of hiring and employment news. SIGN UP to receive it each month in your email inbox.Jun 20, 2023Jun 20, 2023
Stout SystemsEstimation and Scheduling Tips for BeginnersLet’s start with this statement: You cannot accurately estimate anything you haven’t done before.Jun 20, 2023Jun 20, 2023
Stout SystemsVirtual Interview Success: Expert Tips for Nailing Remote Job InterviewsThankfully, there are many ways in which you can wow the interviewer from behind a screen.May 23, 2023May 23, 2023