Advice

Apr 43 min read

When I was a Recruiter for a Day..

I had always just assumed recruitment was about sifting through resumes and conducting interviews, but I soon realized it was much more.

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Should You Show the Real 'You' on LinkedIn? Is Honesty the Best Policy?

Jennifer Flaa

Apr 41 min read

Should You Show the Real 'You' on LinkedIn? Is Honesty the Best Policy?

We, the founders of Vettanna, initially polished our profiles to sheer professionalism, leaving out our vibrant arts backgrounds.

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Jennifer Flaa

Apr 2, 20202 min read

Managing Star Employees

Unfortunately, the employees that typically demand your focus are the ones that need guidance. The stars on your team are doing great so th

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Characteristics of Star Employees in Tech

Jennifer Flaa

Mar 19, 20201 min read

Characteristics of Star Employees in Tech

Tech is filled with wonderfully brilliant people. Here's the traits that make the star team members stand out and make the boss breath a si

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4 Tips on Bullet-Proofing Yourself from Office Politics

Jennifer Flaa

Mar 5, 20203 min read

4 Tips on Bullet-Proofing Yourself from Office Politics

Work typically involves dealing with people and that always comes with some level of baggage. Balancing success, people, personal sanity and

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5 Elements of Productivity & Happiness: Using Feng Shui in the Workplace

Kate Iverson

Feb 20, 20202 min read

5 Elements of Productivity & Happiness: Using Feng Shui in the Workplace

One way to keep a clear mind and positive attitude is to create a workspace that reflects calmness and good energy.

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Kate Iverson

Jan 8, 20202 min read

Teamwork: Communicating with Writers

The brilliant minds that actually create the physical elements that go into a project are great resources, but they often think in very tech

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The Art Effect: How Beauty & Design can Inspire Productivity

Kate Iverson

Nov 13, 20192 min read

The Art Effect: How Beauty & Design can Inspire Productivity

Creativity is so much more than being able to draw, paint, write or dance — it’s in every little thing we do. From the code you write to...

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Hiring a Writer: Why Your Company Depends on It

Jennifer Flaa

Aug 21, 20192 min read

Hiring a Writer: Why Your Company Depends on It

Communicating across platforms and across audience types requires strategic thought process, not just pretty words.

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4 Essential Self Care Tips for Stressed Out Professionals

Kate Iverson

Aug 8, 20193 min read

4 Essential Self Care Tips for Stressed Out Professionals

It’s no secret that working in a highly competitive career field can be draining. You’re constantly on the go, making sure your skills...

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Jennifer Flaa

Jul 23, 20197 min read

Beating The Bots - Digital Job Hunting

Remember the show "Undercover Boss"? I've been doing that for years. I'll put myself in one of our client's jobs as a Software Tester,...

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The Best Bug Reports Include This One Thing

Jennifer Flaa

Jun 20, 20191 min read

The Best Bug Reports Include This One Thing

Bug Badminton: The frustrating "game" of reassigning a bug report back and forth between engineering and QA. The number one thing you...

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Importance of Coding to be Effective Tester

gauravpatwardhan

May 15, 20192 min read

Importance of Coding to be Effective Tester

There is a trend in recent years about companies hiring QA Engineers who are strong in programming. In short, they are looking to hire...

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Changing Your Mindset on Delegation Can Change Your Life!

lindakeskridge

Apr 3, 20193 min read

Changing Your Mindset on Delegation Can Change Your Life!

What do first time managers and small business owners have in common? Their number 1 stumbling block. They don’t have any idea how to...

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Finding the Right Culture Fit: 3 Tips for Jobseekers

Kate Iverson

Feb 20, 20192 min read

Finding the Right Culture Fit: 3 Tips for Jobseekers

Landing the perfect job is never as easy as 1-2-3. First begins the search, which in itself is tough to narrow down to one you’ll love,...

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Ask the Expert: Top Tips for Job Seekers from a Tech Recruiter

Kate Iverson

Oct 11, 20182 min read

Ask the Expert: Top Tips for Job Seekers from a Tech Recruiter

Vettanna’s own Kerri Jacobson took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about how you can do better when approaching a recruiter...

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gauravpatwardhan

Sep 20, 20182 min read

Top 3 Keys Skills for QA Engineers

QA and Testing are terms that are often used interchangeably. But Quality Assurance is a prevention and Testing is detection. To be a...

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Top Skills for Being a Kick Ass Big Data Taxomonist

Kate Iverson

Sep 6, 20182 min read

Top Skills for Being a Kick Ass Big Data Taxomonist

We sat down with big data taxonomy pioneer and Vettanna co-owner, John Flaa, for some tips on what makes a great taxonomist — and he...

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4 Tips for Digital Relationship Building

Kate Iverson

Aug 16, 20183 min read

4 Tips for Digital Relationship Building

Oh, networking. It goes hand in hand with doing business. Thanks to the internet, we’ve been able to open channels of communication and...

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Kate Iverson

Jul 31, 20182 min read

Finding Zen in the Digital World

“This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work,...

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