Blog Category: Career

When you think of the term “emotional intelligence,” what comes to mind? You might imagine someone with a calm demeanor towards whom everyone seems to gravitate — someone who seemingly has effortless success without projecting a sense of superiority. Or, maybe it’s simply someone who is easy to talk to. Psychology Today defines emotional intelligence…

The gender gap in the tech industry is an issue that continues to reveal new challenges despite progress toward a more equitable workforce. While more obvious gender biases and discriminatory practices have been abandoned, organizations still exhibit cultures that undervalue — and oftentimes push out — the women who work for them. What’s more, many…

As our world becomes increasingly technologically oriented, degrees in the tech field are highly coveted. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, and these occupations are projected to add about 531,200 new jobs in total.  Although employment…

It’s easy to think of women in STEM fields as exceptions to the rule — that the male-dominated field only hires the most tech-savvy, experienced women on rare occasions. You might even assume that women working for a company like Nike would feel confident in the fact that they’re employed by one of the most…

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals are on the forefront of innovation, driving advancements in our everyday lives. However, many groups continue to be underrepresented across the STEM landscape. In April 2021, a Pew Research Center study of federal labor and education trends over the last decade uncovered the significance of the racial and…

There can be little doubt that tech has been instrumental in increasing acceptance and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Digital apps, websites, and forums have helped to foster community, provide safe spaces for learning and education, and even promote safety. Tech-friendly cities like New York, Atlanta, Seattle, and San Francisco all stand as supportive hubs…

As the number of organizations reliant on the evolving cloud market grows, it should come as no surprise that cloud computing was one of the most in-demand skills of 2020, according to Indeed. If you’re considering a career in cloud computing and want to become part of the skilled workforce responsible for moving core business…

For decades, women in tech have faced their fair share of challenges in the workplace, whether it’s overcoming impostor syndrome, having their voice heard, or simply getting their foot in the door. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggles have become more pronounced than ever — yet women across the country are finding ways to support…

Out of all the motivating factors that lead learners to enroll in our boot camp, career advancement stands out from the rest. According to a study by Indeed, 80 percent of companies surveyed have offered jobs to boot camp alumni, and 99.8 percent of those who did would do it again. Finding the job that…

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…