When big company comfort starts holding you back

How working in a structured corporate environment can quietly shape and sometimes limit the way you grow as a developer. When I first joined a large enterprise, it felt like a dream. A stable job. A big brand name. Surrounded by smart people doing serious work.It felt like I’d made it. But a few years […]

Universities are policing yesterday’s skills, while employers are hiring for tomorrow’s

A university student told me recently they were dragged in front of a tribunal, accused of using ChatGPT to write an essay. Their defence was simple:“Yes, in part I did. But that required a high level of skill, knowing how to ask the right questions, designing the right prompts, understanding how to apply the answers […]

‘Team Degree’ or ‘Team Skills’ which side are you on?

Ten years ago, hiring tech talent without a degree seemed unthinkable. Today, it’s fast becoming the norm, which raises the question – are you keeping up? A Computer Science degree was once considered essential for a career in development, but companies are starting to shift focus towards skill-based hiring, prioritising hands-on experience over formal qualifications.  […]

Your next job might not exist yet

You’ve just landed a great job in tech, only to find out that in a few years, the very role you’re doing now, may no longer exist. Take a moment to digest that. Here’s the thing, the world of work is moving faster than ever – with the tech sector leading the charge. Did you […]