LinkedIn is the name of the game when it comes to getting noticed and getting hired, and in this weeks Podcast episode, we tell you exactly how to get the most out of it. If you’re looking for your first job in tech, your profile and LinkedIn interactions are an effective tool at taking the […]
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In Episode 7 we talked about different ways to make money as a Software Developer. In Episode 12 we are digging deeper into things to consider when taking on the path of a freelancer, and how you can use it to kickstart your career. Transcript: [00:00:00] Early on in the career of a software engineer, […]
We focus a lot of energy teaching and developing aspiring software engineers. What many people find surprising is our favorite students to work with are not Computer Science graduates but Code School Students. It might be hard to believe that 10–12 weeks of education can position someone to enter an industry like software development, however […]
You shouldn’t be surprised to know that many people in tech didn’t start there. So many of the tech students we’ve met were teachers, marketers, or stay-at-home parents. In this episode we talk about how to identify transferable skills and how to leverage your network. Transcript: [00:00:00] Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball […]
Applying for jobs is complicated. It takes a lot of effort and we aren’t inherently good at it because most of life doesn’t prepare us for the job application process. But this week Morgan breaks down 4 points on how to apply for jobs, improve, stay organized and increase your chances on landing your next […]
We dive into three very different Software development roles and discuss the differences between Individual Contributors, People Managers, and Principals. This is a great episode for anyone looking to enter the tech field or transition within it! Transcript: [00:00:00] All right, we are going to talk about the three different career paths within software engineering. […]
There’s more than one way to make money as a software engineer-and in the age of COVID it’s best to be on know with all of your options and the pros and cons of each! Transcript: [00:00:00] Let’s talk about making money as a software engineer. Welcome to Effectively Human, where we discuss how to […]
If last weeks episode was taking down myths about code school, we couldn’t leave you without real pointers on three things we employers want (we know from experience!) and how to stand out in an interview! Listen or read below. Transcript: [00:00:00] Let’s tackle the interview process. Specifically, we are going to focus on what […]
After talking to code schools across the country, it’s clear that there a few myths floating around we wanted to clear up. And while life after code school may not be as easy as it once sounded, don’t let the truth keep you from following your dreams! The fact that you’re here means you already […]
