How I Went from Medical Doctor to Data Engineer in 3 Years
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
12 Women In Tech On The Best Career Advice They Received
Career advice doesn’t have to come from the pages of a self-help business book or a high-profile CEO’s TED Talk to be useful — in fact, the most memorable advice often comes from unexpected sources, like a brief coffee chat with your work bestie, a reassuring Slack message from your team leader, or even the…
5 Common Data Analyst Interview Questions (& Answers) to Practice
Congratulations! You’ve landed an interview for a Data Analyst position at the perfect company. You’re only inches away from your dream career, and all you need to do to seal the deal is answer a few questions. Of course, it’s best to practice first. To make sure you’re well-prepared for your upcoming interview, we’ll walk…
Career Growth Milestones to Put on Your Calendar, According to an Engineering Manager
If you’ve got “new year, new me” energy this January and want to invest in your career development in 2024, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for a new role, gunning for a promotion, or have more holistic learning goals in mind, now’s a great time to start putting some tangible to-dos on your…
9 Relatable Rites of Passage All New Developers Go Through
You made your first real blunder at work. You got yourself in a tangle trying to rebase. You’re banging your head against a wall with legacy code. These don’t sound like success stories, but we’re here to tell you that these rites of passage (even if they’re painful) are a natural part of the journey.…
How I Went from Business Owner to Software Engineer II in 2 Years
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
What to Say If You Don’t Know How to Answer an Interview Question
Cramming for technical interviews is a rite of passage for every new developer. Everyone wants to be prepared for whatever the hiring manager can throw at you. But in this post, we’re preparing for the worst: what do you do when you’re stumped by a question? To help you prepare for being unprepared, we spoke…
How I Went from English Teacher to Developer Advocate in Less Than 1 Year
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
The Highest-Paying IT Jobs of 2023 & How to Get Hired
There’s a high-paying, in-demand area of tech that you might be overlooking: information technology, or IT. Broadly speaking, IT is technology that stores, organizes, and processes information and communication. There are tons of fascinating careers that you can have in IT — from Computer Information Systems Manager to Cybersecurity Analyst — with rewarding salaries. The…
How I Went from Researcher to Junior Front-End Developer in 5 Months
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…