The HN submission links directly to https://google.github.io/eng-practices/review/reviewer/ but if you start at the top namely https://google.github.io/eng-practices/ then there's a Terminology section right there on the first page. Maybe the GitHub Pages theme used by this site should be changed to one in which where every page links to its parent page (right now there doesn't seem to be any way to navigate upwards except by editing the URL).
In India, I remember submitting a passport size photograph with all the resumes I submitted during college/campus interviews. When I moved to US, I realized that was not a requirement.
And yet with the rise of software recruitment platforms this practice seems to be creeping in to the US. Linkedin and Hired for example both "nudge" you to add a photo. From Hired.com: "Adding a photo will help your profile get noticed and improve the likelihood that you receive more interview requests. (Optional)"
Even in countries where it was the norm (like Germany), this is not really true anymore. For tech positions or anything remotely close, the impact will be zero or even negative, don't do it.
FYI I worked for a largish UK recruitment company. A lot of CVs had photos. They made not a whit of difference to the recruiters. When the CV was entered onto the database, any images were stripped anyway. I imagine - though did not see - any especially hot chicks were noticed but I guarantee it did not change their chances of being placed. The recruiters just don't care.
Is there a way for US/Canadian long term visa holders to check their visa requirements?
E.g. Indian citizens are normally required to get visa for Mexico/Philippines. But with a H1B visa from USA they can travel visa free / visa on arrival.
Mornings on weekdays and weekends
Make my bed
Meditation for twenty one minutes
Exercise for 15 mins
Smoothie
Coffee and hacker news.
Get ready to work.
Evenings on weekdays
Have some snacks (usually nuts)
Meditation for 21 minutes.
PBS news for about an hour while having dinner
Maybe some more YouTube for about an hour.
Reading and relaxing before bed.
Weekend
If the weather is good make it a point to either run or hike
If it's bad just walk in the city
I helped file taxes during the tax season here in the US, for the past four months. It was specifically targeted towards low income families.
I was definitely able to learn some of the economic effects of the current healthcare system, especially from the penalties.
It was definitely out of my bubble, and wouldn't have known a lot about how many ways the low income families are trying to earn to make ends meet, even at a very old age.
There are a few organizations which do this, including United Way, Goodwill. I did this through United Way. Here is the link to find volunteering opportunities near your area, http://www.unitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer
But how much do the PDF versions of the technical books cost ? And where do you get them? I am also trying to calculate the costs and see if I can throw the bookshelf away.
