Finding a Job

It’s not a matter of if, but when you’ll make a mistake at work. One of the best known examples of a very public mistake at work is HBO’s “Integration Test Email #1,” which was affectionately nicknamed  the “dear intern” incident of 2021. People from all industries responded with their own anecdotes of work blunders…

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…

When you’re learning to code to become a software developer, there are plenty of ways to practice concepts and frameworks outside of our courses and paths. Maybe you complete a project, build your portfolio website, or work through a code challenge, for example.   The soft skills that you need as a developer — like…

Getting that dream job as a Machine Learning Engineer involves more than writing good code and building effective machine learning models. To stand out in the field of candidates who are trying to break into the competitive AI space, you’ll need an exceptional technical resume. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll want to include in…

Freelancing is a great way to bolster your resume and income, and all you need to start designing websites are two languages: HTML and CSS. You can pick up all of these languages and skills in our path Build a Website with HTML, CSS, and GitHub Pages.   On top of your basic programming skills, there…

Our recent UX hiring manager study found that people hiring for entry-level roles see degrees and certificates as “a positive signal, but not a deciding factor” for candidates. So what does that mean for folks without degrees from traditional four-year institutions? How do you tailor your job search, optimize your resume, and build your network…

There’s a reason they say looking for work is a full-time job. Between tweaking your resume for different roles, filling out applications (after already submitting your resume), and juggling interviews, it can eat up a lot of your free time.  So why not leave some of the grunt work to AI? We recently launched several…

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.…

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…

Knowledge of shell scripting is required in many technical jobs, including roles in DevOps, network engineering, cybersecurity, software engineering, and systems administration. And when you’re applying for a job that’ll use shell scripting, you could very well be asked shell scripting questions during your technical interviews. One of the best ways to prepare for these…