How I Went from Drum Teacher to Software Engineer in 12 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…
How to Use GitHub to Strengthen Your Resume
Boasting over 100 million users, GitHub is one of the leading online development environments. Programmers use GitHub every day to work on projects and collaborate with others. If you’re looking for a tech job in today’s competitive developer job market, having GitHub skills can give you a leg up on the competition. When Codecademy learner…
6 Industries Where Tech Salaries Are Growing
If you’re eyeing a technical career but aren’t sold on the idea of working directly in the industry, you’ve got lots of options to find fulfilling jobs that pay well. In fact, new research suggests that salaries are increasing for tech workers in industries outside the tech realm, like healthcare, finance, and even nonprofit organizations. …
10 Empowering Books By & About Women in Tech To Read Next
March is Women’s History Month, where we celebrate and pay tribute to the women who’ve played a vital role throughout American history. Within the tech industry, women have always been at the forefront of innovation and progress — although nowadays, women make up only 28% of the tech industry workforce. To shed some light on…
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…
