Working in the technology field has its rewards, but there’s one aspect that continues to benefit both individuals and organizations alike: diversity. Professionals from all walks of life comprise the tech workforce, and since the World Wide Web was introduced more than 30 years ago, companies continue to pursue innovative ideas and seek knowledgeable candidates…
Data Analytics in 2021: Trends, Use Cases, and Resources From Two Thought Leaders
If you’re considering a career in the field of data analytics, you have picked the right time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that data positions will increase by 16 percent between 2018 and 2028. Additionally, jobs in which data skills are applicable are expected to be among the most in-demand roles across a majority…
Switching Paths: Margie Churchill’s Search for the Perfect UX Career
Margie Churchill was undeniably stuck. After graduating from the University of Alabama in 2017, she’d planned on pursuing a Master’s and PhD in psychology. Over the course of two years, she was accepted to multiple different master’s programs — but she turned them all down at the last minute. Something just didn’t feel right. That…
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Aligning Work With Passion: Laszlo’s Road to UX/UI Boot Camp and a Career in Tech
Laszlo Kovesdi was exposed to technology at an early age. His dad was a graphic designer, so he and his brother often played around with the Adobe Suite (in lieu of toys) and figured out the tools together. When he got to high school, Laszlo started taking his design education more seriously by enrolling in classes and…
The Beginner’s Guide to Cybersecurity
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity refers to the practice of safeguarding systems, computers and data from digital attacks. These attacks often involve attempts to breach, modify, or damage the target’s computer system, resulting in interruption or downtime for services, theft of confidential or proprietary data and exposure of personal information. The field of cybersecurity is ever…
Digital Collaboration: How UX/UI Professionals and Learners are Using Figma to Maintain a Collaborative Workspace Online
Teamwork and collaboration are two of the most important factors in an effective UX/UI design process that leads to the development of a great product. With the recent widespread move to remote work, many teams who are used to collaborating in person now rely on the internet to bring them — and their ideas —…
Your Top 15 Online Boot Camp Questions Answered
You’re interested in an online boot camp—but you first want to know how it actually works. What can you expect from the online format? If you’re just discovering our boot camps, you likely have many questions that you’d like the answers to before taking the next step. It is important to make an informed decision…
How One Boot Camper Went From Zero Coding Experience to Landing the Data Analytics Job of his Dreams
He’d worked as a business systems analyst at his company for almost three years. Then the layoffs came, and, along with his peers, Zachary Grinacoff suddenly found himself back on the job market. While on the hunt for his next position, he made it to the last round of many interviews, but struggled to secure a final offer.…
Why Employers Are Drawn to Online Boot Camp Learners
Many of today’s leading employers are beginning to embrace new models of education, including online learning. As a result, we see a number of employers hiring online boot camp s due to their work ethic and combination of hard skills (technical knowledge) and soft skills (adaptability, collaboration, creativity, etc.). Because of the fast-paced nature of…