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Introspection: The Key To Finding Your Dream Job

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

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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How To Prepare for a Software Engineering Technical Interview

How you perform in a technical interview can make or break a job offer, so it’s absolutely critical to prepare. Here’s career coach Bill Souders on six things to prepare for if you want to ace your next technical interview.

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Seth Blanchard: From Social Worker To Software Engineer

After spending 15 years as a social worker, the pandemic motivated Seth Blanchard to try something he’d always wanted to at Flatiron School – software engineering. Since graduating from the program, Seth is working as an Associate Customer Solutions Engineer.

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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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Oscar Oré: From Sales Rep To Solutions Engineer

A job in sales at an IT company made Oscar Oré realize his interest in coding. Read the story of how he chose to enroll in Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Program, and is now thriving in tech.

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Jillian Short: From The Arts To Tech

Jillian Short began her career in the arts. But, like many others, the pandemic forced her to pivot. Since graduating from Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Program in May 2021, she is now thriving in tech.

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Amazon Career Choice X Flatiron School Partnership

Amazon’s Career Choice program empowers its employees by providing them access to the education and training needed to grow their careers at Amazon and beyond. The company partnered with Flatiron School to develop educational programs in Cybersecurity and Software Engineering.

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Allison Anzalone: From Vet Tech To Computer Scientist

Allison Anzalone began her career in biology – getting a Bachelors and working as a Vet Tech and a Patient Care Technician in a hospital over 9 years. Then, at the age of 31, she enrolled in a Flatiron School Software Engineering program.

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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 Is Data Science Used?

Data science has been a persistently popular field lately, cropping up in job reports and listicle articles for recommended career paths. With all these headlines, you may wonder though – how is data science used, and where can you see its implications in everyday life?

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