Finding a Job

Are you in interview prep mode? Whether you’re looking for database administrator interview questions to use in a mock interview, or simply looking for review questions to reinforce what you’re learning, you’ve come to the right place.   Reviewing commonly asked interview questions and practicing answering them out loud is one of the best ways to…

It’s a common misconception that you need to be good at math to be a programmer. For many code curious folks, math is the barrier that prevents them from starting their first course. This was the case for Angelo Ćurčić, a Codecademy learner who studied creative writing before becoming a Front-End Developer. “I had a…

Times are tight for many people, and freelancing is a great option if you want to make a little money on the side or start building professional tech experience. Take it from Kyle Prinsloo, a web developer from South Africa who taught himself to code and launched a successful freelancing business in 2015. “If you’re…

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…

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…

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…

One of the hardest things about landing your first job in tech is meeting the experience requirements for entry-level positions. Even with top-notch coding skills and a growing portfolio of projects, you’ll need to show recruiters that you’ve got what it takes to do the job. When we recently interviewed hiring managers for entry-level tech…

It’s normal to get a bit squeamish talking about money, especially if you’re going for your first tech job and are excited about even getting in the door. But handling discussions about your salary expectations with confidence early on can help you land a better offer. Here’s how to prepare for the salary expectations question…

We’ve made some exciting updates to Codecademy Pro to help you take your career to the next level. As part of Pro, you now have access to 36 intermediate and advanced learning paths, featuring certifications like AWS Certified Machine Learning – AI Specialty, Azure Security, and Google Cloud Architect. On top of that, we’ve rolled…

This past year, the job market saw 514,359 listings from public and private employers, all hunting for cybersecurity specialists or tech talent with serious cybersecurity skills. As tech continues to transform our lives, more people are needed to defend these technologies and keep up with their advancements, says Okey Obudulu, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)…