Career Advice

If you’re looking for a high-paying position in tech that caters to your interests, a look at your Myer-Briggs personality type can be a valuable exercise. ENTPs are sometimes called the "Originator." Many people with personality types that emphasize extroversion…

Being on the career hunt has many challenges, forcing you to evaluate options in terms of the work environment, the culture of the company, the opportunity for growth, the company’s history and stability, and the benefits. Weighing all of these…

You’ve likely run across links to the Myers-Briggs personality test during your online adventures. There are many different personality types, and the tech world includes great-paying careers that are right for each type. People who have extroverted (E), intuitive (N),…

Understanding your personality type can help you learn a lot about yourself and how you perceive the world. Furthermore, it can help you decide on the best career path for you as an individual. The hunt for your dream job…

One of the most versatile career fields you could ever go into is business. With positions available for every degree level and in a wide variety of industries, there is a job out there for everyone. Going into a career…

To find a good job in technology, you don’t just need skills. You need to be able to market yourself to companies. You need to show that you can exercise the skills that you claim to have. Unfortunately, traditional hiring…

A job search, whether it is in the tech industry or any other, brings many questions and considerations into mind. It is crucial to contemplate your career aspirations, salary expectations, and short/long term goals when considering which jobs and companies…

Have you ever had a job or been assigned a task that just didn’t feel like you? The work was fine and others around you seem to be enjoying it, but for you, it was draining or tedious.  As you…

This handbook is a crowdsourced list of top job search resources for people who have been laid off, furloughed or have lost their income due to COVID-19. This is meant to help those looking for jobs or a career transition.…

Communication skills are the traits that allow you to share information with others and interpret the information shared by other people. Given the importance of communication skills in the workplace, you may be wondering: How can I list my communication…

“How would you describe yourself?” is a common question asked at the start of a job interview. This question is similar to others like: “tell me about yourself” or “how would other people describe you?” The question is meant to…

Networking is an essential part of the working world. On the job search, you may need to introduce yourself to new employers who are hiring. In the workplace, you may be asked to introduce two of your friends or co-workers…

When you think about leadership, what words come to mind? Most of us think about leaders as either good or bad—someone who can either effectively lead a team or fails to do so. If you aspire to take on a…

Do you think you are worth more than you are getting paid? In which case, you may be thinking about asking your boss for a raise. If you are thinking about asking for a raise, you may feel nervous. What…

You’ve written your resume and polished it. You have worked tirelessly to bring your cover letter down to a page, and you think it is ready to go. But, you notice that the employer also wants you to submit a…

We’ve all got a lot to balance in our lives. You may have a few meetings on your calendar and a long to-do list. How can you possibly get through it all in the limited number of hours at the…

You’ve just heard back from one of the companies for which you interviewed. They have decided to extend you an offer for the job. Congratulations -- that’s a big accomplishment! After the initial excitement subsides, you may be asking yourself:…

You’ve been working on your cover letter for a few hours, and you are confident that the body of the letter exemplifies your achievements. However, you’re unsure how to end your cover letter and may be wondering what to say…

You have just commuted to work, and are on your way up the elevator. It’s a normal day, until the CEO of the company you’ve always wanted to work for steps on the elevator. To break the silence, they ask…

No matter where you are in your career, whether you’re an executive with 10 years of experience or an intern who is just getting started on the career ladder, being able to set goals to achieve is a useful skill…

If you’re writing your resume, you may be wondering: What is the best way to list educational experience on my resume? The education section on a resume is one of the most important parts of the document. The information you…

A Guide to Asking for Letters of Recommendation Whether you are applying for a new job, writing your application to enter graduate school, or are looking for a scholarship, you may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.  A…

Front end developers have a big job. As each role in programming, development, design tends to focus on one specific area of implementing a website or app, a front end developer helps bring the pieces together.  Given the vast platform…

If you’re reading this article, the chances that your life is somehow connected to QA (or quality assurance) testing are pretty high. Maybe you’re trying to find out how to become an automation testing engineer. Well, I’ve been a software…

Are you curious about these acronyms? SEM and SEO tend to be used interchangeably in the online marketing world even though they are not the same thing. Stay tuned to understand the distinction between SEM and SEO and how you…

If you’re getting near 50 years of age, the business world is a very different place than the one you entered as a fresh-faced kid. Nowadays, there are amazing opportunities in tech for anyone with enough know-how and ambition. It’s…

Universities have a strong value proposition. In a university, you will receive a well-rounded education in a subject you find interesting, and leave with the knowledge you need to find a well-paid job in your field of interest. Historically, attending…

It’s no secret that the number of jobs in technology are expected to grow significantly over the next decade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs in the tech industry is expected to grow at a…