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Code King unveils secrets of success

Wrapped in the Australian flag, John Dethridge from Victoria recently took home the 2002 TopCoder Invitational Championship title. Builder Australia recently caught up with the #1 coder to talk about his achievement. Read more »

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Transitioning from developer to manager

Making the move from developer to manager means more money, but it also means more responsibility and headaches. These best practices will help. Read more »

Improve performance reviews with these tips

Performance reviews are rarely comfortable for the employee or the manager, but you can make them more positive by watching what you say. Read more »

Who's the boss? Tips for managing friends

If you've been promoted from within, you might be faced with the sticky issue of handling your new relationship with your former peers. Read more »

Raise your external profile

The payoff of raising your external profile can be huge in terms of future career opportunities. Follow these tips from Builder.com to get you started. Read more »

Hiring: Questions to ask, answers to question

Many people today have gaps in their resumes, but how can you tell the difference between the valid and invalid omissions? Here are the tips and tricks. Read more »

Managing your friends ain't easy

There's no perfect solution when your friends become your direct reports, but here are some tips for starters. Read more »

Seven ways to build respect as a project manager

Gaining respect from the members of your team takes work, practice, and patience. Here are seven ways you can build and maintain the respect you need to lead your projects. Read more »

Have a policy for making policies

Formalised policies and procedures help protect you, your company, and your employees. Here are tips on planning your policy strategy. Read more »

Take control with these firefighter strategies

Taking over a failing project puts you on the spot with clients, management, and the team. These tips will help you smooth the transition, put out any fires, and get the project back on track. Read more »

Eight resume tips for the experienced IT pro

You think your resume is packed full with great stuff because years ago, you read all the articles on how to build the perfect resume and you've been following most of that advice ever since. Any employer should take one look at your resume and hire you on the spot, right? Think again. Read more »

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