Gone are the days when you could send your job application directly to the hiring manager. Today, automation tools, like the applicant tracking system or ATS—also increasingly known as the resident resume gatekeeper—rule hiring departments. It’s easy to see why…

Tech bootcamps and educational institutions offering accelerated and immersive training have sprung up all over the world, churning out job-ready tech experts in record time. But with the clamor for a quick way to gain tech certificates, the quality of…

Through its rigorous 10-week sales program, Flockjay has helped career shifters and career starters gain access to fulfilling tech sales careers. In three years, over 500 well-equipped tech sales talents graduated from the bootcamp and joined various organizations with the…

Some say that as long as you possess industry-relevant skills and talent, opportunities will come knocking at your door. But while many professionals are great at what they do, even the most qualified people are not always hired. In a…

A job search can be brutal. You can have all the right skills and credentials but still end up getting countless rejections. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Economic News Release, it can take about five…

The tech industry is booming, and it's becoming the perfect place for sales pros. Indeed, with the number of hardware, software, and tech services created every day, more companies are seeking sales professionals who can tap and connect potential customers…

Marketing has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Because of how fast technology is advancing, digital channels have become robust, leaving businesses to discover how to navigate an ever-expanding digital ecosystem. For instance, a customer’s journey from awareness…

The lag in Latin America's innovation and digitalization has posed a unique challenge for local businesses. Many struggle to source talent with the necessary skills and resources to help steer the growth of their organizations. In response, Carlos Lau and…

Ashley Pean, a technical support agent and Psychology major, realized early on in her job that the problems her customers were facing could only be solved by software engineers. Her growing frustration led to her lightbulb moment to transition into…

When changing careers to get into tech, having a portfolio of published projects can make a huge difference during the job application process. Making this possible is General Assembly’s hands-on and project-based learning model. Throughout the program, students are challenged…

Sales is one of the oldest professions, and the landscape has evolved drastically over the years. What if you could break into the tech industry without breaking the bank? What if you could get paid to train as a sales…

Picture this: you’re a freelancer who successfully bagged a project to design a range of digital assets. You spent hours utilizing your creative skills to create mockups and even interactive guides. After submitting your work, you wait to get paid.…

CareerFoundry helps people pursue careers in tech by providing online courses and programs that consistently produce in-demand tech professionals. Through its immersive, self-paced training in UX design, UI design, web development, and data analytics, CareerFoundry has given thousands of career-changers…

Often, a job search starts with going through online job boards like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to find an opening that ticks all the boxes. A couple of window tabs and dozens of bookmarks later, you send your CV, hoping for…

The cost of education is often a roadblock for someone seeking postsecondary education. For reference, Americans can expect to spend roughly $25,615 each year to pursue a four-year course at an in-state public university. Compounded over four years plus other…

Technology is one of the hottest yet most intimidating industries today, brought on by several misconceptions that hound the industry like how tech is only for the genius and STEM degree holders. Changing the narrative are coding bootcamps that are…

Are you looking to switch to tech? Picking a learning institute that matches your learning style and curriculum needs is a crucial first step, especially if you start from square one. Kenzie Academy is a strong contender with four years…

Diversity is making considerable waves in the political and economic arena. With consumers demanding that companies become more socially responsible, business leaders are slowly realizing that integrating diversity is a must if they want to thrive.  This is especially important…

Diversity is making considerable waves in the political and economic arena. With consumers demanding that companies become more socially responsible, business leaders are slowly realizing that integrating diversity is a must if they want to thrive.  This is especially important…

As Latin America strives to recover from the economic slump made worse by the COVID-19, opportunities have grown tenfold. In fact, Forbes has recognized the region as a “promising business destination.”  For businesses, Latin America is a blank canvas, attracting…

Getting postsecondary education has come a long way from taking the traditional routes. Now, alternative learning options have grown astronomically, giving people a chance to catch up and get the training they need to break into any industry. Coding bootcamps,…

The year 2021 saw the beginning of the Great Resignation when over 20 million Americans quit their jobs during the second and third quarters of the year. Tired of 'sticking it out' and realizing the fragility of most industries, workers…

What if you can get a top-quality education in tech without having to pay your tuition fee until you land a job? It may sound too good to be true, but that is exactly what CodeBoxx offers. Climbing the ladder…

Did you know that over 60 percent of Americans aged 25 years and over have no degree? Due to biases formed by financial status, race, and gender, not everyone has the same opportunities to train for the career paths of…

Martin Ramsin, founder and CEO of CareerFoundry, knows first-hand what it’s like to change careers. Throughout his career, Martin transitioned from a software engineer to a product manager to a CEO, propelled by his goal to always think bigger and…

In 2015, Codesmith, a Software Engineering Immersive program, was founded delivering instruction in person in Los Angeles and New York as well as online.  In CEO Will Sentance’s words, he and his co-founders built Codesmith to “give people the chance…

People's interest in user experience (UX) design is increasing as the use of technology intertwines with our daily activities. UX design ensures that the creative and technical aspects of a product meet the expectations of its users. In addition, the…

Upskilling is not a new concept, but the emergence of tech advancements and innovations across all industries has magnified its importance.  In recent years, companies have been looking for a new breed of professionals. According to the World Economic Forum’s…

Since the pandemic hit, every quarter of the year has ushered in a new wave of COVID-19 strains that have been taking a huge toll on businesses. In 2020, around 200,000 businesses in the US were forced to close permanently.…

The gender gap in tech is one of the industry’s most glaring issues. According to Accenture and Girls Who Code, women are slowly starting to acquire positions in technology. However, only 27 percent of women have computing roles in the…