Career advice

There’s a new way to add Codecademy credentials to your LinkedIn profile. Now you can enter Codecademy as a school in the “Education” section of your LinkedIn profile to let people know that you learned with us.   We know that there’s no one route to a technical career, and hiring trends suggest that employers are…

You've finally done it.After weeks (or months) of writing and rewriting lines of code, you've finished your project. It might not be pretty, and there might be several bugs left to resolve, but it works.You're excited, you're motivated, and your future as a professional developer or engineer seems that much closer. You want to capitalize…

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…

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but the best way to calm your nerves is to practice with potential interview questions.It's impossible to know exactly what you'll be asked during your interview, but you're likely to face a variety of questions, ranging from relatively simple to complex. If you don't know the answer to a question, don't…

Pursuing a career in network engineering? Great choice.Network Engineers are in high demand as companies rely on them to establish and maintain networks within their organizations. Plus, with salary expectations averaging $82,408 in the U.S., there's no better time to enter the field.Still, the role requires skill and expertise — so you'll want to be…

If you feel like your career has hit a snag, or you can’t decide what to do about a job offer that’s on the table, scrap the pros and cons list and SWOT it instead. A SWOT analysis is a business and marketing rubric used for analysing your current position and identifying business opportunities. SWOT…

Breaking into tech can be hard without guidance. Many self-taught programmers and career switchers have a difficult time figuring out if their skills are up to par, and if not, what they need to learn to bridge the gap. You might’ve finished dozens of courses and even built a few projects, but is it enough…

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…

You’ve put in the time to learn the programming languages you need to become a Front-End Developer. You’ve completed projects in your courses and built a few websites of your own to practice your skills. Your next hurdle is applying for your new job as a Front-End Developer and preparing to ace your interview.  The interview…

If you’re someone who loves video games, then you’ve probably thought about starting a career in game development. After all, what could be more fun than getting paid to work with games all day?Anyone with a passion for programming, creative thinking, and problem-solving may want to consider a career in game development. In this article,…