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Esther Schindler

  • Senior Content Manager, Redis
Scottsdale
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Hiring in tech is harder than ever. AI isn’t helping

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By Esther Schindler
| runtime.news
It's the best of times and the worst of times for people looking for tech jobs or tech candidates. The economy is growing, with plenty of new jobs to go around. However, the competition is brutal in the tech industry. Since January 2024, at least 933 tech company layoffs have impacted 222,026 people, so more people are looking for new jobs. Job hunting is never fun.
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How to raise your rate as a freelancer

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By Esther Schindler
| Medium
I wrote this as a comment in an online discussion; perhaps it deserves a wider audience. One of the best things about freelancing, in any field, is that you can fire your clients. You are not obligated to them beyond the current assignment (or month or whatever), just as they are not obligated to you. Build your business on this. Yes, it's common to take a low rate when you're just starting out; you want the clips, the experience, and some financial predictability.
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Agile software promises efficiency. It requires a cultural shift to get right

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By Esther Schindler
| runtime.news
Many programming teams follow the Agile Manifesto, a set of software-team management principles meant to improve quality and user happiness. Among those principles: Deliver value frequently, maintain a sustainable working pace, keep it simple, and regularly reflect and adjust your development practices to boost effectiveness. The premise is that developers, the users they serve, and business stakeholders all benefit by working together.
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AZBEE Awards of Excellence

2014 - Web feature (New England Region)
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