Finding a Job

If you binge-watch coding video tutorials in your free time (or have considered making your own), and know how to work the room at a networking event, there’s a popular tech career that’s right up your alley: Developer Advocate.  A Developer Advocate — aka Developer Evangelist, Developer Relations (DevRel for short), or Developer Advocacy Manager…

Some job interview tips are reliable across every position or industry — like show up early, familiarize yourself with the company, and know the name of your interviewer. Job interviews for technical roles, however, tend to be a little more nuanced, with multiple behavioral interviews and a technical coding assessment.  There’s a lot you have…

Hibernate is a widely used object-relational mapping (ORM) framework, and if you’re interviewing for a Back-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, or Java Developer role, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked some questions about it during your technical interview.  One of the best ways to prepare for Hibernate interview questions is to practice them before your…

If you’re looking for career opportunities in web development, learning Django is one way to get your foot in the door. Not only is it a powerful tool for developing scalable web applications, but it’s also a skill hiring managers look for when filling open roles on their web development teams. But before you land…

Great news! We’ve revamped our career paths to offer a new and improved interface that’s more conducive to your learning experience. If you don’t already know, our career paths are highly structured programs that teach you all the skills you’ll need to launch a successful career in tech. Want to become a Web Developer? Our…

It’s a sobering statistic: More than 90,000 tech industry workers have been laid off in 2023 alone. Even tech titans like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are not immune to the industry-wide changes. The barrage of headlines about mass layoffs can be deeply unsettling to take in, whether you were personally impacted or not. Here’s…

Receiving an award or certificate can be a big self-esteem booster, because it’s a tangible representation of your hard work and accomplishments. And while displaying your half-marathon finisher medal or hackathon trophy on your desk might be a cool conversation starter, there are more practical ways you can utilize your professional certifications throughout your career.…

Making the leap from browsing job boards to actually submitting an application often requires some mental gymnastics. You might be coping with impostor syndrome, getting butterflies thinking about an interview, or second-guessing whether you have enough experience to even be considered for the job.  Here’s the thing: There’s no one-size-fits-all timeframe that it takes for…

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…

Your dream job could be well within reach — possibly just a few desks over from you at the company where you already work. While there’s comfort in making a big career change within an organization you’re familiar with, it can be a tricky transition to navigate.  Applying for a new job within the same…