Hi, I have an unusual situation in which I need a sharepoint timer job to both have local administrator windows privileges and to have SHAREPOINT\System sharepoint privileges. I can get the windows privileges by simply configuring the timer service to use an account which is a member of local administrators. I understand that this is not...
I've been lucky enough to have been employed for a while now but face the prospect of a job search in the next month or so. I know Monster and CareerBuilder are wasted cesspools for head-hunters, scammers and spammers, so where is a good place to spend time posting a resume and reading serious listings? If it helps, I'm a not-quite-se...
Anyone have any advice for finding good small software companies to work for? I've found that they rarely seem to advertise job openings, or basically will wait for someone to come to them...which I get since they are small are obviously wouldn't be that way if they were hiring a lot. I'm talking about some place a lot like Joel's FogCre...
I feel as if my career has reached a plateaux. Would contracting give it a new lease of life? What are the advantages and disadvantages Any personal experiences to pass on to me? Edit Power-Coder did you use sites such as Elance to obtain side jobs while still working full time? ...
Do you think using websites like Elance, to obtain side jobs while still working full time, could help my programming career? ...
I've just started a new job, and the company's policy is that they own all intellectual property I create - whether I create it on their time or on my own. That means I can't contribute to open source software, since I can't give away their property. Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone have suggestions on how to convince the comp...
In light of the acrid responses to the intellectual property clause discussed in my previous question, I have to ask: why don't we have a programmers' union? There are many issues we face as employees, and we have very little ability to organize and negotiate. Could we band together with the writers', directors', or musicians' guilds, ...
I finished my undergraduate work in computer science about five years ago. I like programming, and I'd like to continue doing it, but I'd also like to start getting into project- or people management. What things should I do at work to make this transition (a) easier and (b) happen faster? It seems to me that it's hard to get upper ma...
What is the single best area in which to live, in order to have a career in software development while also living an active, healthy life? Ideally, software and other types of jobs would be plentiful, the air and water clean, transportation reasonable, and outdoor activities plentiful and nearby. ...
Hi, I'm wondering how much of us are working on a product or service which benefits to people : - Creating a service that is usually a good for the society. (eg: Skype, Scientific Computing...) - Increasing productivity of activities that themselves are "good" (eg: SAP...) and those who are doing evil stuff taking brains and have them ...
I know this isn't a programming question per say, but as a recent college graduate I am curious how seasoned software developers go about finding a new job. Is it through online listings such as Careerbuilder? The local newspaper? Cold calls? How do you do it! ...
Is it better to answer it focusing on why the company is good, or how the job will affect you personally? (ie: by gaining experience and growing) Also, I never feel I answer correctly when they tell me to "tell them about myself", what should one focus on? ...
What are the different approaches for creating scheduled tasks for web applications, with or without a separate web/desktop application? ...
Anyone know of more sites to get freelance short jobs to make some extra cash, like odesk? Any recommendations? ...
Knowing how to find a good job is an important part of being a programmer. I know it's a good idea to post my resume on different sites like Monster and Dice. I also know that networking is important. But, what I'd really like to know is how everyone feels about using a recruiter (aka headhunter). What are the pros and cons? Is it...
I have used Salary.com in the past to get a feel for what the base salary for someone with my experience is in my area. I personally have had jobs that deviated greatly in both directions from the average given by salary.com. I was just wanting to see if anyone else out there saw the same thing, or if I am just an anomoly. ...
In general, is it better to generalise (i.e. become familiar with lots of different languages) or specify (know 1/2 languages very well)? I think this is a difficult question to answer as there are many aspects to it (the enjoyment of learning a new language Vs time spent Vs new skills gained Vs everything else), so I'll narrow it down...
Lot's of people have trouble asking for a raise (me included). Post your tips, stories, anything that may help. ...
At my current job, I have free reign to use whatever tools/frameworks I please. Such as NHibernate, OSS, Subversion, Castle MonoRail, Windsor and other cutting edge tools. I am feeling like I am not being challenged enough however. I can learn new things, but there is only one other developer that I mentor and it's getting a tad old. I w...
What is the purpose of companies doing a contract to hire position? Why not just do direct hires? Is it protecting them in some way? ...