by Ravi Raman | Jan 2, 2017
Gut-wrenching. That is the best way to describe a voluntary decision to leave a perfectly good job to pursue something new. I’ve had to go through the painful process of changing jobs many times. It’s not easy, but getting to the point of conviction that it is the...
by Ravi Raman | Dec 21, 2016
Barack Obama. Elon Musk. Bill Gates. None of them were qualified to do their jobs. Barack was a young and so-called inexperienced politician when he became the President. Elon is toppling three established and heavy-duty industries after cutting his teeth as a...
by Ravi Raman | Dec 5, 2016
While studies show that the average time to hire Software Engineers is about 35 days, for those in the middle of a job search, the process can seem far more arduous. For managers or executives, the job search process can last for months (or even years for top CEOs)....
by Ravi Raman | Nov 28, 2016
What if a few minutes of your time and a little courage during a salary negotiation could earn you tens of thousands of dollars or more? Negotiation is a high leverage activity. It doesn’t need to take a long time but can result in a massive payoff. Surprisingly, most...
by Ravi Raman | Oct 31, 2016
Recently I was in Seattle to visit clients and friends. Over the course of a few days, I made it to nine different spots throughout the city. I rented a car but found Uber and walking to be a far more efficient way to get around. What I enjoy about cities is the fact...
by Ravi Raman | Jul 4, 2016
This post is all about practical interview tips that work. You might think that wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit, sporting a new haircut and doling out canned answers to explain your greatest strengths and weaknesses will help you ace your upcoming interview. After...
