Soft Skills: How to Develop Well-Rounded Software Developers
Despite one’s initial job description, in any working environment, there will always be two sides of the story: the expected technical aspect of one’s work, and the one that usually sneaks up on you if you work at all with other humans—so-called ‘soft skills’, or people skills, if you will.While technology may grow obsolete, your soft skills will be with
4 Keys to Success in the Technology Workplace of the Future
The workplace of the future in the technology industry is brighter than all the rest. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology sector was experiencing high-growth and high-demand. In a January 2020 report, the World Economic Forum identified seven professional clusters with the most growth and employment opportunities. They predicted that by 2022, 28% of projected job opportunities would be
Improve Your Telecommuting Productivity
That didn’t take long. A March 30, 2020 survey by Gartner indicates 3 out of 4 CFOs want to shift 5-20% of their employees to permanent telecommute positions. After a month of working from home themselves, it’s likely more CFOs will want more positions permanently outside of the office. That’s not a decision that’ll come from a wild guess about
How to Start a Career In Tech
There’s no talking about the biggest and most relevant careers in 2020 without making mention of tech jobs. Without any doubt in mind, tech jobs are the rave of the moment, and will probably be for years from now.All the glamor around it makes it appear to be one of the ‘toughest’ paths to break into. But it may not
How to Become a UX Designer
The tech industry has a cornucopia of different positions to offer those who are either looking to make their big break or transition from another industry. It seems to have something that will suit the interests of just about everyone—one of the positions include UX designers. This job is continuously in demand in the tech industry and for a good
Top 10 Computer Scientists You Should Know
If you are an expert in the computer science industry or are just starting to venture into the field, it might be good to learn about some of the industry pioneers who have achieved astounding accomplishments. Who knows, they might give you the inspiration you need for your own big break. There is so much to learn from the founding
How to Pay for a Coding Bootcamp
So, you want to attend a coding bootcamp? Now that you have committed to attending a coding bootcamp, one of the first questions you have in mind is probably, “How am I going to pay for this bootcamp?”Luckily, there are a few financial options you could choose from, including scholarships, loans, employee sponsorships, assistance from a family member, and crowdfunding.
How Much Do Coders Make?
So, you’ve decided you want to pursue a tech career or perhaps, you are just starting your research into a job in programming. You could also have just decided that you want to make a career change. Either way, a career in tech can be an excellent decision for many reasons, and the salary can be one of them. Before
Benefits of a Software Development Apprenticeship
Apprentices have been around for decades. They mostly follow an approach of training younger generations a specific trade through on-the-job training. It may seem that apprenticeships are for days gone by, but that is not the case. Industries today still use apprenticeships to advance knowledge for young professionals, and the same is true for the tech industry. Large tech companies such
Coding Bootcamp vs. Degree: The Main Differences
You’ve chosen a career path. You decided to become a developer. Great! So, what is the best path for you? In the past, a computer science degree would have been the immediate—and necessary—answer to enter the tech industry. However, as times change, that is no longer the case. Today, there are several different options that you can choose to have
