Finding a Job

Scoring a job interview is an accomplishment on its own — you should feel proud that your skills and experience got you in the door and one step closer to landing your dream role. So how do you respond when the opportunity for a job interview comes knocking? Ahead we’ll break down how to accept…

You scored an interview for your dream technical job — get excited! As you imagine what your future could look like and how you’ll give notice at your current job, your mind might also be spinning a tapestry of worst-case scenarios. You sleep through your alarm. Show up to the interview with no pants on.…

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…

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.  …

A large interview panel, long waits in between rounds, take-home assignments — should you be running for the hills? At the risk of sounding like a Senior Engineer, it depends. When you submit a job application, there are a lot of processes happening behind the scenes that can cause delays, says Nadia Vatalidis, Director of…

Data Scientists are a hot commodity. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for Data Scientists will grow 35% by 2035, which is much faster than other occupations. Despite the wealth of open positions in the field, you’ll still need to ace your interviews to land one. To help you prepare, we’ll walk…

If you’re interviewing for a job that uses the Java framework Spring, you’ll likely face questions about its utility and related concepts — so you’ll definitely want to prepare ahead of time. Here’s a quick list of some of the most common Spring interview questions and tips on how to answer them. Learn something 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…

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…

Cramming for technical interviews is a rite of passage for every new developer. Everyone wants to be prepared for whatever the hiring manager can throw at you. But in this post, we’re preparing for the worst: what do you do when you’re stumped by a question? To help you prepare for being unprepared, we spoke…