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Discover the best learning path to your dream tech career. Course reviews, recommended career tracks, job search advice, and more at https://t.co/cnLveUWG9M.

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SwitchUp
4 years
Securing a job at a Big Five tech company is the goal of many. But do you need an expensive college degree to get there? . SwitchUp just released a new study analyzing LinkedIn data to compare Big Five employment rates for coding bootcamps vs. CS degrees.
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"Bootcamps are not without their flaws, but the report is further evidence that they should be considered as a serious option for anyone focused on landing their first tech job.". Check out this article to learn more about our latest study.
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4 years
Check out this article to learn the top 10 highest-earning tech jobs. Then, check out our rankings of the best tech bootcamps so you can begin your journey to landing a lucrative career in tech.
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A new report looks at the skills in most demand, and the cities where employees take home the highest pay.
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4 years
Careers in tech require more than programming skills or knowledge of industry technologies. Learn the five people skills that hiring managers look for when evaluating applicants for computer science jobs. #TechCareers.
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Soft skills can make or break a computer science career. Cultivating these critical soft skills will help tech professionals succeed.
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4 years
Tech is a highly sought-after and competitive industry. But how viable are coding bootcamps in the workforce against computer science degrees from the Ivy Leagues? .Find out in our latest article.
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Our new study shows that bootcamps offer similar, if not higher, in-field employment rates than computer science degrees from well-known universities
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4 years
"The fact is that humans create artificial intelligence. The diversity of people — the team of decision-makers in the creation of AI algorithms — must reflect the diversity of the general population.". A great article on the value of diversity in tech:.
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We have an opportunity to apply AI and machine learning to propel the future and do good. That begins with diverse teams that reflect the full diversity and rich perspectives of our world.
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4 years
"When it comes to hiring top-tier technical talent, big tech companies are not messing around. They are recruiting hard and writing checks.". If you're considering enrolling in a coding bootcamp and pursuing a career in tech, check out this article.
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4 years
"One of the benefits of tech careers is that demand is so great, people can work remotely, part time and freelance while earning five- and six-figure incomes.". Tech bootcamp grads - check out these sites to start your search for flexible freelance gigs.
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Don't use just any website to find freelance tech jobs. Some have freelancers bid against one another, which can push rates way down.
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4 years
"Good and experienced tech workers are being treated like local celebrities — hounded by recruiters, courted by managers and bestowed a bevy of options before choosing their next boss.".
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There’s an air of desperation among tech employers this summer. Software talent, it seems, is in such high demand that companies are morphing how they hire. And workers are the ones with the …
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4 years
Looking for a job in the tech industry? You may want to start your search in the Seattle area, which is adding tech jobs at a faster rate than any other large U.S. tech market.
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The Seattle region added more than 48,000 tech jobs from 2016 to 2020, an increase of more than 35% — growing at a faster rate than any other large U.S.
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4 years
Now that companies are opening back up, many technologists are heading back into the office. But what are the most in-demand remote technology jobs ? Find out which fields are sticking to WFH and how you can nail your application for an all-remote job.
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4 years
Although STEM fields are some of the fastest-growing and most lucrative, gains for women have been slow - and in computer science they have reversed. Learn about some of the current efforts to tackle the issue.
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4 years
RT @Dice4Employers: Tips from #CIOs for people just entering the tech industry, no matter what their role or educational background. https:….
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4 years
Check out this article on what's driving the growth of STEM jobs and the #1 skill graduates going into the STEM field are lacking. #TechCareers #STEM.
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4 years
Check out @ZDNet's article on our latest study comparing the employment of coding bootcamp grads and 4-year college grads at the Big Five! .
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Code Fellows, Hackbright Academy, Hack Reactor all had similar numbers of alumni employed at the Big Five -- while costing 10% of the tuition charged at traditional colleges.
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4 years
Check out this article on our latest research and learn which bootcamps are most likely to land you a job at a top tech company. #Coding #CareerGoals.
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4 years
A recent report found the best coding bootcamps to attend to attend to increase tour chances of landing a job at the Big Five.
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4 years
By 2030, the world will be short 85 million tech workers at a cost of $8.5 trillion in lost annual revenue. Learn why reskilling is so important right now and how coding bootcamps can help you strengthen your skill set and transition to tech.
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4 years
Looking for a new job in the tech industry? Whether you're wanting to WFH or are eager to get back in an office, these sites can help you start your search.
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RT @appacademyio: Are bootcamps a more cost-and-time effective way to kickstart your career in the tech industry?. In short, yes. Check o….
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Data shows top bootcamps can offer similar job outcomes to popular computer science programs nationwide.
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4 years
RT @sungr: Tech bootcamps are gaining popularity, but it's important to know if they're as good as computer science degrees for breaking in….
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Data shows top bootcamps can offer similar job outcomes to popular computer science programs nationwide.
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4 years
A credential from a coding bootcamp is significantly faster and more affordable than a computer science degree program - but will it help you get your dream job?. Check out the data to learn how job prospects compare!. #TechJobs #TechTuesday.
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Data shows top bootcamps can offer similar job outcomes to popular computer science programs nationwide.
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