What is Linux?
“What is Linux?” is an incredibly common question, asked not just by code newbies, but by people who just happen to encounter the term in their day-to-day lives. No wonder this question is so common—Linux is everywhere. From powering the…
What is Ruby on Rails?
If you’ve spent some time researching web development technologies, you may have come across one called Ruby on Rails. This technology is often discussed in the same category as languages like HTML and CSS, but interestingly Ruby on Rails is…
Open Source Projects for Beginners
Are you looking for a way to practice your coding skills? Look no further than contributing to open source software. Open source software is software whose source code is readily available to the public. Anyone can inspect, update, and enhance…
Vue vs. React: Two Web Frameworks Compared
If you’ve spent any time researching web development frameworks, you’ve likely come across both Vue and React. This may have left you wondering: which one should I learn? Learning any web development framework is a solid investment in both your…
PHP vs. Ruby on Rails: Two Web Technologies Compared
If you’re looking to learn a web development technology, PHP and Ruby on Rails may be on your mind. This mindset is rational because both of these technologies are used to build modern and efficient web applications. What’s more, both…
Top 5 JavaScript Frameworks to Learn
If you’ve spent any time working with JavaScript, you’ll know there are a lot of frameworks available for you. React.js, Vue.js, and Angular are three examples of the hundreds of other options. Having access to a wide range of frameworks…
I Don’t Know What Career I Want
Has “I don’t know what career I want to pursue!” been echoing in your mind lately? While not knowing what career to pursue may feel intimidating, it is one that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. Careers…
How Long Does it Take to Learn React JS?
Learning new skills is an important part of remaining viable as a worker in the technology industry. In the tech industry, the people who are acquainted with the latest and greatest developments are constantly engaged in projects. If you are…
How to Cold Email for a Job
Once you’ve learned the skills you need to do a job, there’s still a long way to go in a hiring process. You may have the skills, but now you need to find the right company to work for, reach…
Git vs. SVN: Two Version Control Systems Compared
A version control system is a type of software tool that allows a development team to track how a project has evolved over time. If you’ve spent any time researching version control systems, you probably have heard of Git or…
SQL vs. NoSQL: Two Database Architectures Compared
If you’ve spent any time researching database architectures, you may have encountered the terms “SQL” and “NoSQL” and wondered what’s the difference between these two tools. It’s a great question, and one that many people new to databases often have.…
Python Map Function: A Step-By-Step Guide
The Python map() function executes a function on each item in a collection, such as a list or a set. The map() function accepts a function and an object to apply that the function will operate on as arguments. When…
Career Karma Projects Spotlight: June 5th
We’re back for another week of the Career Karma Projects Spotlight. This week, we’ve seen everything from a meditation app with music to an app that helps you organize your finances. Before we get into the rankings, we’ve got an…
How to Answer Salary Interview Questions: A Guide
So you’re in a job interview and you are feeling confident about your chances of getting the job. You nailed the question on strengths and weaknesses, but you have just been asked to talk about your salary expectation. What should…
8 Common Questions You May Be Asked in a Phone Interview (with Examples)
Phone interviews are usually conducted at the start of the hiring process. What you say during a phone interview will serve as the first impression you make to a potential employer. If you have never done a phone interview before,…
Top 5 Customer Service Skills for Your Resume
So, you’re looking to enter into a job in the customer service industry? Before you start applying for jobs, you’ll need to craft a resume that outlines your past experience and the skills that qualify you for a job in…
How to List Management Skills on Your Resume
So, you’re looking to apply for a job that involves management? Congratulations—it’s a big step up on the career ladder. Jobs that involve management allow you to see an organization from a new perspective, and give you more influence over…
How to Write an Effective Internship Cover Letter and Resume
If you came across an exciting opportunity during your internship search, you may be wondering how to land the position. There might be hundreds of applications, and you want to make sure yours stands out from the crowd. Writing a…
Five Types of Communication to List on Your Resume
Communication skills are the traits that allow you to share information with others and interpret the information shared by other people. Given the importance of communication skills in the workplace, you may be wondering: How can I list my communication…
How to Answer “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”
When you’re interviewing for a job, you may be asked the question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” What an intimidating question! As you are sitting in an interview, your focus will be on getting the job that…
How to Answer the Question “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”
At some point in the job interview process, you are likely to be asked the question “why do you want to work here?” There are many variations to this question—such as “why did you apply for this job?”—but one reason…
How to Turn Down an Interview
During your job search, there may come a time when you decide that you need to turn down an interview. If you’re just getting started, this may seem crazy: why would you ever want to turn down an interview? If…
How to Answer “How Would You Describe Yourself?”
“How would you describe yourself?” is a common question asked at the start of a job interview. This question is similar to others like: “tell me about yourself” or “how would other people describe you?” The question is meant to…
How to Write a Functional Resume (with Example)
Resumes are usually the first impression you will make on a recruiter or a hiring manager, and you may be asking yourself: How can I make it count? One of the best ways to make a good impression is to…
Top 10 Resume Tips
Your resume will be one of the first impressions that you make on an employer. No matter how good your cover letter is, if your resume is not up to a high standard, an employer is likely to skip over…
How to Turn Down a Job Offer
So, you’ve applied for a number of different jobs and you have given interviews at a few different companies. You quickly hear back from two companies, who both extend you an offer to work for them. What should you do?…
How to Thrive in Your Second Interview
You’ve passed your first interview, and the hiring manager has just called you to see if you would be interested in coming in for a second one. First, take a moment to congratulate yourself! Being called in for a second…
Salary vs. Hourly: Two Payment Models Compared
So, you’ve just started your job search and you’re learning that different jobs are compensated in different ways. Some jobs are paid on an hourly basis, whereas others provide an annual salary. You may be wondering, “What is the difference…
How to Prepare for Your Next Panel Interview
You’ve just been notified that you have advanced to the next stage of the hiring progress, but then the recruiter mentions two words that you did not want to hear: panel interview. Interviewing in front of one person is already…
How to Answer the Interview Question “What Makes You Unique?”
You’re in a job interview and the interviewer asks you the question “What makes you unique?” What do you do? Can you tell them about the fact that you are a professional tea taster in your spare time? Or that…
