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How I Went from Hospitality Jobs to Software Engineer in 1 Year

How I Went from Hospitality Jobs to Software Engineer in 1 Year

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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 Customer Support Jobs Can Kick-Start Your Tech Career 

How Customer Support Jobs Can Kick-Start Your Tech Career 

Good news: There are lots of entry-level Customer Support roles that don’t require coding experience, which makes it a great option for early-career job seekers or career changers. Because the technical barrier to entry is lower than with other tech roles, Customer Support can be a great place to get a foot in the door.  …
How I Went from Management to Freelance Web Developer in 1.5 Years

How I Went from Management to Freelance Web Developer in 1.5 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…
Can You Be a Software Engineer Without Strong Math Skills?

Can You Be a Software Engineer Without Strong Math Skills?

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…
4 Reasons to Add Codecademy to Your LinkedIn Education

4 Reasons to Add Codecademy to Your LinkedIn Education

There’s a new way to add Codecademy credentials to your LinkedIn profile. Now you can enter Codecademy as a school in the “Education” section of your LinkedIn profile to let people know that you learned with us.   We know that there’s no one route to a technical career, and hiring trends suggest that employers are…
What Does a Technical Writer Do?

What Does a Technical Writer Do?

If you want to work in tech but prefer writing words to code, technical writing could be your dream job. To learn more about what a Technical Writer actually does (and how much writing and/or coding is involved) we asked Mike Jang, a Technical Writer for over 20 years who’s currently a Principal Technical Writer…
8 Tips For Applying To Jobs In Tech If You’re Really Busy

8 Tips For Applying To Jobs In Tech If You’re Really Busy

If you’ve ever applied for jobs before, you know it can basically be a full-time job in and of itself. And it’s a long process that can sometimes take months. Right now, you might be having an especially difficult time finding a job. A recent survey from ZipRecruiter found that it took workers longer to…
I Have 20 Years of Web Architect Experience — Here’s What I’m Learning Next

I Have 20 Years of Web Architect Experience — Here’s What I’m Learning Next

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 I Went from Translator to Engineering Apprentice in 7 Months

How I Went from Translator to Engineering Apprentice in 7 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 Tell If You’re “Proficient In Excel” & How To Get Better

How To Tell If You’re “Proficient In Excel” & How To Get Better

Seeing “proficient in Microsoft Excel” listed on a job description can be confusing, even if you regularly use the Microsoft spreadsheet software. Considering the vast uses for Excel, how can you tell if you’re truly “proficient” enough to be considered for a role? For starters, read the job description closely. If Excel proficiency is listed…