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Interested in a career in web development, programming, computer science, or data science? Find tips, advice, and answers to questions about careers in coding.

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First Job In Tech? Here's How To Navigate Employee Stock Options

Here’s how this exciting (and confusing) part of your benefits package works.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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Cool Job: I’m A Google Engineer & I Lead Google’s Web Accessibility Standards

How NM Dayton landed a Google internship that turned into a full-time job as a SWE in accessibility standards.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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What To Include In A Junior Developer Portfolio — & Why You Need One

Land an interview for your dream job as a Junior Developer with an eye-catching portfolio.

Michael Klein
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How To Set Yourself Up For A Promotion In Tech

Wondering how to get promoted? Here are some tips for how to ask for a promotion, plan your career growth, and illustrate your impact.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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7 Apps That Will Help You Set Work-Life Boundaries

These apps will help you manage your time and responsibilities, create better habits, and improve your work-life balance.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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8 Common Problems You’ll Face In Your First Job As A Developer (& How To Solve Them)

Learn how to deal with problems like increasing productivity, context switching, and dealing with impostor syndrome as a new developer.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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5 Soft Skills To Learn (& Show Off) To Land A Job In Tech

Technical skills open the door, but soft skills are what allow you to succeed and excel in your role. Here are 5 of the top soft skills for tech jobs.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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5 Ways To Maintain Work-Life Balance When You WFH

Including useful Slack and calendar features that will make your life easier.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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How Much Does A Python Developer Make?

Python Developers can be in the group of highest-paid developers out there. But several factors can influence how much you’ll earn in this role.

Stephan Miller Stephan Miller
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How To Make Your Data Scientist Cover Letter Stand Out

Here’s what to include in your Data Scientist cover letter, including a fully written example.

Michael Klein
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How To Brag Better In A Job Interview

Want to make a good impression with a potential employer? Here, we’ll show you how to talk about yourself in an interview.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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How To Become An AI Engineer

AI engineering is a fast-growing industry. Learn about the skills you’ll need to become an AI Engineer and tips to launch your career.

Adam Carpenter Adam Carpenter
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Want To Work In Climate Tech? Here’s How To Find A Job

This curated job board connects people with opportunities in climate tech — take a look.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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How To Break Into UX Design — According To 5 People Who Did It

Wondering how to get into UX design? Explore these tips from our Product Designers to help you make the switch.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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How I Made the Switch From Marketing to UX — & What I Learned Along the Way

I made the switch to UX writing after 15 years in content marketing. Here's how I did it & advice I'd give to anyone looking to transition into a UX career.

Megan O'Neill Megan O'Neill
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Cool Job: I’m A UX Researcher At Figma — & A YouTube Creator

Nannearl Brown went from working at the Pentagon to researching UX for Figma.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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Everything You Need To Know To Kickstart A Career In UI/UX

Plus, how to get experience in UI/UX when you’re starting out.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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7 Tips For Applying To Jobs In Tech If You're Really Busy

Use these tips to help you apply to jobs ​​in tech when you don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to your search.

Kelley MacDonald Kelley MacDonald
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How To Become A Project Manager At A Tech Company

Learn what skills and tools you’ll need to become a Project Manager at a tech company and tips to land your first job.

Michael Klein
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Cool Job: I'm A Baseball Systems Developer For The Los Angeles Angels

How a “huge baseball nerd” used coding and data analytics to get a job with a MLB team.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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How To Make Your Game Development Portfolio Catch A Hiring Manager’s Eye

Learn what to include in your game development portfolio, along with how to build your collection of games to highlight during your job search.

Codecademy Team Codecademy Team
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9 Thoughtful Questions To Ask During Your Next Job Interview

Bring these questions to your next job interview.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg
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What To Do If A Job Posting Doesn’t Disclose The Salary

Use this script when you’re asking recruiters about compensation.

Cory Stieg Cory Stieg

How Much Does An AI Engineer Make?

Considering a career in Artificial Intelligence? Learn what factors can influence your salary as an AI Engineer, and tips on how to increase your earning potential.

Kelley MacDonald Kelley MacDonald
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How To Start Finding Freelance Tech Jobs

Using freelance platforms like Fiverr and Upwork will help you find freelance tech jobs. Here’s how to get started.

Jacob Johnson Jacob Johnson
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