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10 Tips for Leading Effective Meetings
10 Tips for Leading Effective Meetings
Effective meetings help form the foundation of productive teams. Effective meetings can provide opportunities to brainstorm, make…
Rachel Spurrier
Apr 6, 2023
Reflect, Refocus, and Realign: The Benefits of Retrospectives and Our Top Formats
Reflect, Refocus, and Realign: The Benefits of Retrospectives and Our Top Formats
Retrospectives, also known as “retros,” are a crucial aspect of the software development process. These meetings either occur at the end of…
Rachel Spurrier
Mar 23, 2023
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
Searching for a job in tech can feel different than it did a year or even 6 months ago. Recruiters are seeing higher numbers of applicants…
Rachel Spurrier
Mar 20, 2023
Surviving and Thriving Through Layoffs: Office Hours with Jason Shen
Surviving and Thriving Through Layoffs: Office Hours with Jason Shen
This week we’re talking to Merit mentor and investor Jason Shen about layoffs, resilience, and job searches. The tech industry is currently…
Rachel Spurrier
Feb 15, 2023
How to Get a Software Engineering Internship in 5 Steps
How to Get a Software Engineering Internship in 5 Steps
If you’re currently studying to become a software engineer, either at a university or a bootcamp, you may be hearing a lot about…
Rachel Spurrier
Feb 2, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Your First Performance Review (When You Have Imposter Syndrome)
The Ultimate Guide to Your First Performance Review (When You Have Imposter Syndrome)
January kicks off one of the most stressful times of year: performance review season. If it’s your first-ever performance review, you’re…
Rachel Spurrier
Jan 26, 2023
Product vs. Project vs. Program Manager: What’s the Difference?
Product vs. Project vs. Program Manager: What’s the Difference?
Three titles you’ll often see at tech companies are product manager, program manager, and product manager. All three titles sound very…
Rachel Spurrier
Jan 13, 2023
On Being a Founder: Office Hours with Vlad Shulman
On Being a Founder: Office Hours with Vlad Shulman
Welcome to Merit Office Hours! This week, we’re chatting with Merit investor Vlad Shulman about his experiences as a founder. If you’re new…
Rachel Spurrier
Jan 5, 2023
Design for Non-Designers: Office Hours with Catt Small
Design for Non-Designers: Office Hours with Catt Small
Welcome to Merit Office Hours! This week we’re chatting with designer, advisor, and Merit mentor Catt Small. Because of Catt’s experience…
Rachel Spurrier
Dec 14, 2022
Mentor With Your Money Through Angel Investing
Mentor With Your Money Through Angel Investing
For senior tech workers who have the financial means, angel investing can be a way to grow your network and give back to the tech…
Rachel Spurrier
Dec 8, 2022
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