You’re signing up for yet another service and entering your email for what feels like the hundredth time. Where does that information go? Is it secure? Who manages that? Back-end developers are software professionals who work on the parts of software that keep it up and running but the average user can’t see. So, what …
Internships are a great way to get on-the-job experience, learn job skills, grow your network, and learn more about a career path and company. Yet a key part of landing an internship is making sure you know the right internship deadlines and open dates — and each company has its own way of doing things. …
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Full-stack engineers are the renaissance people of software engineering. They do it all, from working with clients to understand their vision of software, to developing on the back end, to testing and releasing the software. So if you’re interested in being a software engineer who works on a broad spectrum of tasks and types of …
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on their websites, while others do the real, challenging work and advocate for resources, programs, and …
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Eighty percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Setting big goals can be exciting, but it’s hard to follow through when reality hits. Finding success in achieving your goals starts at the beginning of the process when you set them. That’s why using SMART goals is one of the best ways to make your …
Congratulations, you’ve got a new job! Maybe you’ve already celebrated with your friends and family, but what about your professional network? Do you know when to update LinkedIn with your new job? Is there a right — or wrong — time? Whether you’re ready to write an emoji-filled LinkedIn post or would rather hide in …
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The software engineer career path involves technical skills, constant learning, and collaboration. If you’re interested in a career in software engineering, here’s a breakdown of the career trajectory, what you’ll need to become a successful software engineer, salary expectations, and job outlook. Software Engineer Career Path The career path for software engineers moves from “individual …
Software engineering is a great career path for those with programming skills who want to work on applications people use in their everyday lives. Yet software engineering requires many different kinds of work, from designing what users see to ensuring the software is secure. As a result, there are numerous types of software engineers. So …
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The skills versus degree debate has consumed hiring for years. What matters more, a candidate’s skill set or degree? Does it matter if they received higher education? How can we measure their skills if they don’t? Then, new collar jobs were born. New collar jobs — or jobs that focus on a candidate’s skills rather …
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At one point or another in our professional lives, we’re likely to face moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. As a result, we may feel at a loss for how to build our confidence. Gen Z’ers are even more likely to report feeling anxious about their job — nearly half feel “particularly anxious” about their …
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