advice from a hiring manager w/ eng manager dan digangi
guest: dan digangi, engineering manager at active campaign
- treat freelance work like a real job on your resume, with specific projects and details, not vague summaries
- going from leadership back to an ic role is a lateral move, not a step down, if it fits your skills and goals
- long employment gaps matter less if you can explain them clearly, like taking time off intentionally
- use ai tools to research companies and competitors before interviews, not just to write for you
- read your resume or important writing out loud before sending it, it helps you catch what doesn't flow