by Paul Robbins | Jun 25, 2020 | Padawan Project
Everyone has quirks, software developers included. Some may even say they are quirkier than most. But what does that mean? And are there any quirks that are actually related to being a good developer? There are. But each role in software development is different. At...
by Paul Robbins | May 18, 2020 | Padawan Project
In 2017, one study reported the turnover rate of software jobs to be 13.2%. To give you some perspective, that’s higher than all other sectors studied, including retail. What’s going on in the software industry that is motivating developers to leave their jobs?...
by Paul Robbins | May 8, 2020 | Padawan Project
According to an article by Jen Dewar on Glassdoor, most companies look at about 120 candidates before finding one software engineer to hire. Why must they consider so many people? And if recruiters are looking at so many applicants, how would you stand out in such...
by Paul Robbins | Jan 15, 2020 | Padawan Project
As a software developer, how often have you performed a task that was more stressful than you would like? Have you ever been assigned to do a task that was outside your comfort zone? Or attempted to work on a skill only to feel as if you were beating your head against...
by Paul Robbins | Dec 20, 2019 | Padawan Project
What is your occupational skill set? Can you quantify it? Chart it? Analyze it? We can! To do so, we use a tool known as the SPHERE. After completing the Trait Spectrum, your data will be used to generate a 2-dimensional graph and locate your Fallpoint and Atmosphere....
by Paul Robbins | Dec 19, 2019 | Padawan Project
Managing and motivating a team of software developers is a daily challenge. Your employees vary in background, education and experience, and each one has their own quirks. Your goal is to place them in roles to achieve the highest level of team productivity and also...
