Tech Verticals For New Grads
For new grads, identifying a specific tech vertical to target is key to landing in a job that’s a good fit. Here are 5 tech verticals to consider from Career Coach Dyana King.
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Alisha Murray: Fashion To Product Design
“Working as a product designer has been so fulfilling. I have found the career that fulfills parts of me that I wasn’t using in retail.”
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Signs A Career In Tech Is Right For You
Thinking about a career in tech? Here are 7 Signs A Career In Tech Is Right For You, from Career Coach Andrea Towe.
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10 Reasons Your Job Application Was Rejected
Do your job applications keep getting rejected? Here are 10 common reasons you might be getting “no’s” and how to course correct.
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Matthew Thomas-Wicher: Law to Design
“I am so happy I made the switch. I feel like I look at the world around me and how people interact with technology so differently now.”
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Top 5 Networking Strategies To Land Interviews
It’s no longer enough to apply if you want a job. To land an interview, you need to make connections. Here are 5 networking strategies to get noticed!
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Introspection: The Key To Finding Your Dream Job
For career changers, introspection and knowing oneself are key to choosing the right career path. Here are tips from Career Coach Julie Allen on knowing what you want from your next job.
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7 Tips for Leveraging Opportunities in Your Career
Taking advantage of opportunities that come your way is key to moving your career forward. Here are 7 tips from Career Coach Julie Allen on finding and securing beneficial opportunities.
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So, You’re Ready for a Change?
The thought of beginning a career change can be incredibly overwhelming, leaving some stuck in the research phase for years. Here are 6 tips for taking action and moving forward when you are ready for a change.
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Why You Should Consider A Tech-Adjacent Job
In tech-adjacent roles, you may work closely with developers or a technical product, but not do any actual coding. For new graduates, these jobs can be a good opportunity to get their foot in the door of a desired company or industry.
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How To Optimize Your Resume For Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
If you want your resume to be seen by a real person, you’ve got to make it past the Applicant Tracking System. Here’s how to crack the code and increase the chances your resume makes it to the hiring manager (instead of the digital trash can).
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How To Use The 75% Rule In Your Job Search
The 75% rule says “if you can do 75% of the job – apply.” You don’t need to have 100% of the skills, traits, and abilities that the job description lists to apply for the role or secure an interview.
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The Unfair Advantage of Self-Confidence
For confident people, things come easy – jobs, raises, promotions. According to Chase Hughes, harnessing your internal self-confidence in 5 steps is key to getting ahead.
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Using Transferable Skills To Land A Tech Job
If you want to break into tech, transferable skills can help you land a new job, no matter how “unmatched” your skill set might appear to be. A deep dive into your experiences may reveal that you have far sought-after transferable skills than you thought.
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