Rachel Spurrier

Rachel Spurrier

📍 Fort Collins, CO https://www.get-merit.com/p/rachel-spurrier

Reflect, Refocus, and Realign: The Benefits of Retrospectives and Our Top Formats

Retrospectives, also known as "retros," are a crucial aspect of the software development process. These meetings either occur at the end of a sprint or a project and provide an opportunity for the team to reflect on what went well, what could have been improved, and what to differently next

How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

Searching for a job in tech can feel different than it did a year or even 6 months ago. Recruiters are seeing higher numbers of applicants for each open role. Companies have implemented hiring slowdowns or freezes. Some are rescinding offers, even days before the start date. Experience is becoming

Announcing: Candidate Profiles

Members of the Merit community can now create a candidate profile that’s visible to recruiters who are looking for diverse, qualified tech talent. Through mentorship sessions, both mentors and members show that they know how to ask for—and receive—help. As a result, Merit users are already in

Surviving and Thriving Through Layoffs: Office Hours with Jason Shen

This week we're talking to Merit mentor and investor Jason Shen about layoffs, resilience, and job searches. The tech industry is currently in a time of uncertainty and change. Jason shares his thoughts on processing and bouncing back from layoffs. Jason Shen is an executive coach, product manager, and three-time

How to Get a Software Engineering Internship in 5 Steps

If you’re currently studying to become a software engineer, either at a university or a bootcamp, you may be hearing a lot about internships. Internships can be a great way to get some on-the-job experience before you apply for full-time jobs, but you may be unsure if it’s

New: Connect Multiple Calendars to Your Account

At Merit, we’re always trying to improve the mentor experience. Whether that’s by facilitating connections or making it easy to configure your account, we’re looking for ways to make mentorship easy and seamless. With this philosophy in mind, we’ve added the ability to connect your Merit

Design for Non-Designers: Office Hours with Catt Small

Welcome to Merit Office Hours! This week we’re chatting with designer, advisor, and Merit mentor Catt Small. Because of Catt’s experience as a designer and advisor, we asked her all about how non-designers can approach and learn design. Catt is a product design leader, game maker, and developer.