dotNetDave's No Rest for the Wicked World Tour will arrive in Milan for Codemotion Milan 2026 on October 28th-29th. This marks his first speaking engagement in Italy, where he will present "Unleash Your Inner Rockstar: The 5 Steps to Dynamic Public Speaking!" Join to enhance your public speaking skills and career.
The dotNetDave No Rest for the Wicked World Tour arrives in Austin on November 13, 2026, during SpiceWorld, featuring a session titled "Röck Yoür Cäreer." Attendees can expect valuable insights from a seasoned software engineer, focusing on building sustainable tech careers, developing learning habits, and balancing work-life without compromising growth.
dotNetDave will be speaking at SQL Saturday in Austin, Texas, on June 27, 2026, as part of the No Rest for the Wicked World Tour. His sessions, "Röck Yoür Cäreer" and "Unleash Your Inner Rockstar," focus on valuable career insights for tech professionals and strategies for dynamic public speaking, promising actionable guidance and inspiration.
David McCarter has released the 7th edition of "Rock Your Career: Surviving The Technical Interview," providing essential strategies for software engineers facing modern hiring challenges. This updated guide covers interview preparation, resume crafting, navigating recruitment processes, and salary negotiation, helping candidates increase their confidence and stand out in the job market.
Join Taylor Desseyn and David McCarter live on the Guidance Counselor 2.0 podcast on April 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM CST. They'll discuss strategies for success in the tech job market, insights from McCarter's book "Rock Your Career," and provide valuable advice for preparing for technical interviews. Don't miss it!
The text emphasizes the importance of transparency in the recruiting process, highlighting that unclear communication from recruiters can hinder trust. Job seekers should request essential details upfront, while recruiters are encouraged to lead with clarity and respect candidates' experience. Building relationships based on transparency strengthens the recruitment dynamic.
A new eBook by David McCarter offers software engineers practical strategies for effectively navigating the recruiting process. It emphasizes understanding recruiter dynamics, identifying high-quality recruiters, and avoiding common pitfalls. The guide aims to empower engineers to make informed career decisions and build productive relationships with recruiters, enhancing job search outcomes.
The excerpt highlights two recruiting approaches: strategic, quality-driven methods and the ineffective flypaper method, which focuses on quantity over candidate suitability. The latter can harm candidates' reputations and trust with hiring managers. It emphasizes the importance of working with skilled recruiters who prioritize meaningful engagement and proper preparation for roles.
For decades, the author has focused on improving code quality through teaching and speaking, emphasizing the joy of mentoring developers. Despite the shift to virtual formats, they believe in-person interactions are essential for effective learning. The author highlights the importance of preparation, resilience against criticism, and making a positive impact on individuals.
The author reflects on the vital role of the software community in shaping their career as an engineer, emphasizing its decline post-COVID-19. They highlight the diminishing local user groups and conferences, attributing this to a lack of appreciation from younger developers and reduced corporate support, particularly from Microsoft. A call to action urges developers to engage, companies to invest, and veterans to mentor, reinforcing the importance of community in fostering quality software.
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