How I Went From Lyft Driver to Pentester in 13 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…
Cool Job: I’m The Senior Manager of UX & Digital Design at Benjamin Moore...
The way Soren Hamby describes their entry into UX: “Some people aspire to break the internet. I decided that I wanted to fix the internet,” they say. As a queer nonbinary person who has been disabled since they were 13, Soren has experienced firsthand how confusing it can be to navigate some websites and apps…
Why AI Needs Queer Technologists & How To Get Involved
A big part of being a responsible developer and machine learning practitioner in the “age of AI” is understanding the dangers of biased datasets and AI systems. From the planning stage to well after deployment, it’s on developers to design equitable algorithms that protect people from discrimination. The LGBTQ+ community, for example, faces unique risks…
How I Went From Delivering Pizzas to Software Designer in 11 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…
5 Meaningful Ways To Advocate For Your Mental Health At Work
Even the most rewarding work can be a lot sometimes. Sprint deadlines, metrics, meetings, and code reviews — all of these expectations can be a lot to juggle. And it gets especially tricky when you’re also balancing childcare, college courses, or teaching yourself to code. So what do you do when it all gets to…
The 5 Things Hiring Managers Want to See in an Entry-Level Tech Candidate
If you’re applying for your first entry-level tech position, deciphering what a hiring manager really wants to see in your application or hear in an interview can feel like trying to read someone’s mind. “Getting a job in tech seems like a black box for anyone not in tech,” says Mariya Chekmarova, Senior UX Research…
Cool Job: I’m a Software Engineer at LinkedIn & Orchestral Cellist
In many ways, a technical interview for a programming job can feel like an audition — your performance is being evaluated on the spot, it’s nerve-wracking, and there’s a potential job on the line. Though if you ask Zach Mansell, who was an orchestral cellist for a decade before learning to code, software interviews tend…
Cool Job: I’m a Principal UX Designer at Twitch & Co-Founder of Hawaiians in...
Like so many millennials, Taylor Ho’s initial gateway to coding was customizing layouts for his MySpace profile as a teenager. Those early days of writing HTML/CSS purely for self-expression eventually led him to graphic design and web development. Now, he’s a Principal UX Designer at Twitch. “I’m a strong believer that each skill you pick…
6 AAPI Technologists To Follow on Social Media For Career Inspo & More
Social media is not just for mindlessly scrolling cat videos when you need a break from coding (though, nothing motivates quite like a good cat video). It’s a resource that can help you land your dream job, find inspiration for your next coding project, and build a community of devs who could become future collaborators.…
How To Talk About Your Professional Accomplishments (& Not Feel Awkward)
It’s a simple prompt that can make even the most talented people sweat: Tell me about yourself. Whether you’re interviewing for your dream job or attending your first team stand-up meeting, introducing yourself and talking about your own achievements can be stressful. How can you possibly distill the nuances of your professional story and accomplishments…
