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What is missing from the ecosystem of interview prep resources? What can be done better?

What are best practices of companies with systematic mentorship/training for junior staff (doesn't have to be junior engineers specifically)? What companies (big or small) have excellent mentoring in their DNA?

Has anyone had luck educating their parents on how to use tech better? And good training tools designed for non-technology people? Trying to find an alternative to being "IT support".

Websites, apps, SaaS services, or even physical stores. What brands and companies have survived the test of time in your life?

I know that asking people this question directly could lead to weird results, but I've realized that most people I know pay for solutions to perceived problems that actively bother them (ie: buying coffee in the morning…

Silicon Valley touts that products need to be significantly better, that founder should "build something people want." I've noticed that over the past 4-5 years, a lot of products/services I once considered essential…

I'm 26 and have been designing and building web or mobile apps for a few years now. It has done well for me; however, 5 years from now, I know I'd be unfulfilled and intellectually bored if I'm still doing the same…

Like with musicians, most podcast publishers don't make a lot of money. Unlike most labels however, podcast publishers willingly make their episodes free because audiences are small and there are few established ways of…

I love listening to podcasts, and there is a lot of great content out there. Despite the fact that podcasting has been around for a decade, technology and consumer engagement mechanics seem very rudimentary, especially…

Reid Hoffman described the new Employer-Employee relationship as a “tour of duty”, or a personalized retention plan designed to give employees a concrete job objective aligned to his or her career goals. Sometimes these…

Based on my experience, Google searches rarely surface high quality blog posts, articles, and insider analyses. Twitter + LinkedIn have an SNR problem. HN is great only for the (primarily US) tech/startup scene, and…

My parents often struggle with "basic" computer/smartphone skills and I begrudgingly become their IT guy. What problems have you noticed they struggle with repeatedly, and what solutions have you discovered work best?

From what I can tell, most skilled jobs these days require "strong analytical skills". How does one go about evaluating this? What if the candidate has no work experience to speak from? Do you provide him with math…

For a startup or a large company, what did they do that wowed you?

What are some companies that encourage shorter (25-30hrs) workweeks as full-time? What kind of routine does your company use (ie: shorter vs fewer days)? Are employees happier? Is employee churn lower? Is productivity…

If possible, please provide the stated mission as defined by your boss/employer/company, and what you feel it is based on culture, goals, actions, etc (in your own words). I'm curious to learn about any disconnect…

Hey guys, made this site in 2-3 weeks, just in time for the iPhone 6 launch. Thought it'd be an interesting passive/side income idea, which I know is a popular topic on HN. Apologies if its buggy or doesn't support…

Most of my friends have jobs they don't hate, but also don't particularly care for. This seems to me like an unfortunate use of life if they aren't doing something they love while also feeling fulfilled and advancing…

What diet, stress, or fitness goals do you want to reach in the short term (within 3 months)? Have you been doing anything about it, and if so, how consistently?