Finding a Job

If you’re more comfortable writing code than writing about yourself, you might find cover letter requirements tedious or even intimidating. For job seekers who are switching careers though, a cover letter is the perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between your past roles and where you want to go.   Even if you’re making a big…

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…

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…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is gaining traction as one of the first complete cloud-based computing platforms on the market today. As it becomes more popular, the need for AWS Developers will also increase.   If you’re in the running for one of these positions, you can expect to be asked several AWS-focused questions during your interview.…

If you’re interviewing for a job that requires you to know Spring Boot — like a Java Developer, Software Engineer, or Back-end Developer — your technical interview will include questions about this popular Java-based framework.  One of the best ways to prepare for your technical interview is to review Spring Boot interview questions and practice…

If writing hundreds of lines of complicated code sounds more appealing than writing a short paragraph about yourself, join the club. Writing a succinct bio that encapsulates who you are and what you’ve accomplished is tricky. But with a few strategies, even the most writing-averse programmers can pull it off. Working in tech, there are…

There’s a high-paying, in-demand area of tech that you might be overlooking: information technology, or IT. Broadly speaking, IT is technology that stores, organizes, and processes information and communication. There are tons of fascinating careers that you can have in IT — from Computer Information Systems Manager to Cybersecurity Analyst — with rewarding salaries. The…

It’s an exciting time for artificial intelligence (AI). We’re still a long way from the sentient robots you see in movies like Ex Machina and The Terminator, but with the rise of large language models and scarily-impressive programs like ChatGPT and DALL-E, the question on everyone’s mind is: Will AI replace our jobs? Experts say:…

One of the best ways to prepare for a technical interview is to practice answering the questions you think you’ll be asked during your interview. You can do this on your own or ask a friend to do a mock interview with you so you can practice answering questions out loud in front of someone.…

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…