Pat Allen 12/9/25 Pat Allen 12/9/25

Job Hopping Every 2-3 Years: Career Strategy or Red Flag?

Should network engineers change jobs every 2-3 years for salary growth, or does loyalty to one company build deeper expertise? From both the engineer's and manager's perspective - the real data on compensation, the trade-offs nobody talks about, and how to think strategically about your career trajectory.

Pat Allen 10/14/25 Pat Allen 10/14/25

What I Look for When Hiring Network Engineers: Beyond the Resume

A hiring manager's honest perspective on what really matters when evaluating network engineering candidates - from resume screening to technical validation. Learn how to stand out in the hiring process and avoid the common disconnect between interview performance and actual technical capability.