Career advice

The best reason for leaving your current job is because you’re looking to grow in ways that the new job offers. In a perfect world, that’d always be the case. But sometimes the honest reason — layoffs, burnout, feeling stagnant, toxic bosses, a challenging industry, or changing careers — doesn’t sound as compelling. You can…

Hiring managers can quickly discern whether a candidate has applied to numerous companies without investing much thought into why, or if they’re genuinely interested in a particular role. And while applying to jobs is a “numbers game” to an extent, you should approach every job interview with a clear idea of how the job aligns…

Still get excited about a summer reading list? Us too! May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and as you kick off the summer season, you can also expand your knowledge of tech history by reading books written about AAPI issues and by AAPI authors.   Ahead we’ve put together a list of tech-centric books…

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…

If you didn’t know anything about cloud computing, the job title “Cloud Architect” would sound like a total oxymoron: how do you design something amorphous? In tech, of course, the cloud is not nebulous at all — it’s made up of complex services that are conducted over the internet.   Much like an Architect who…

As AI finds its way into so many aspects of our lives, it’s even more important to understand the infrastructure that powers this valuable tool. That includes the cloud, which is a big part of how AI apps are deployed and scaled.   Cloud computing basically refers to internet-delivered services like servers, storage, databases, networks,…

So, you want to work in cloud computing. Good call! The cloud field is growing, and an estimated 70% of enterprises will use cloud platforms by 2027. You can start honing your cloud skills now so you can stand out in the job market and go after rewarding and lucrative cloud roles like Cloud Engineer. …

If you’re looking for a tech job, having some cloud computing skills under your belt will help you stand out. In Skillsoft’s 2023 IT Skills & Salary Report, 82% of IT decision-makers said that their organization’s demand for cloud computing skills is increasing, and it’s the second most important investment focus behind AI and machine…

It’s officially time to sunset the noncompete clause that’s become a standard fixture of tech employment contracts. On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put out a new rule that bans noncompetes nationwide. This rule, which could go into effect in four months, gives workers more freedom to switch jobs, encourages the pursuit of new…

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…