Archive for the ‘career’ Category
Building a Web Identity
In the latest episode of the ‘Catch22 Podcast‘ Jamie Rumbelow and I have been discussing the idea of a web identity. What it is, and why it’s important.
What is a Web Identity?
Your web identity is essentially you, online. It’s everything you do, who you are, and what you get up to on the wonderful and [...]
Web Developers - We Don’t Need No Education?
To follow up from my last post on web accessibility, I think it’s time to talk about ‘professional qualifications’ in web development.
After all, it is September, start of the new school year, and we’re all fresh to do some learning after the summer right?
When it comes to web development, I don’t actually have any qualifications [...]
Progressing your career as a developer
Most of my subscribers are probably web developers, or have a similar profession.
And, for that reason, I thought I’d share with you a theory I have about our careers.
A great deal of talent exists within our industry, and the kind of people who work in web development generally have the following qualities:
Very logical
Problem solver
Craves to [...]
What are you working for?
Recently I’ve been looking for a new job, and I’ve been thinking about what it is that really makes a job worthwhile.
For many people, money is probably the main reason for choosing a job. But I think that’s why people are so unhappy with work.
Let’s face it, satisfaction doesn’t come from your bank account, but [...]
