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Why Americaneagle.com Hires Developers from Coding Temple
8/17/2021
Americaneagle.com is a web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a forward focus and a commitment to inclusive company culture. When it comes to hiring, they're looking for people with a passion for coding and a desire to learn. Erin Frobish, Human Resources Representative at Americaneagle.com, shares why this agency has hired four Coding Temple alumni and what sets those grads apart in the hiring pool. Plus, find out why that final bootcamp project does make a difference in the interview process!
Tell us about Americaneagle.com! What is the engineering team like at your company?
Continue ReadingMeet Our Review Sweepstakes Winner: Juan of Correlation One
8/10/2021
Juan, a graduate of Correlation One’s data science bootcamp wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,200 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course Report and went into the draw to win a $500 Amazon gift card! We caught up with Juan to hear about their bootcamp experience!
Want to win $500 in our next Reviews Sweepstakes? Write a Verified review of your coding bootcamp experience – we’ll pick the next winner on January 1st, 2022!
Continue ReadingCollege vs Data Science Bootcamps
8/5/2021
Many students intent on getting a data science job are bucking the traditional 4-year degree in favor of attending a data science bootcamp. Bootcamps offer many advantages, such as hands-on job experience and dedicated career services, but can a data science bootcamp really replace a college degree? Chester Ismay, Director of Data Science Education at Flatiron School, breaks down the differences between college and a data science bootcamp, what you can expect to learn in either path, and the kinds of jobs bootcamp graduates and college graduates land when they graduate.
How did you become a data scientist, Chester?
Continue ReadingJava vs C#: A Helpful Guide for Beginner Coders
8/5/2021
Java and C# are popular, powerful programming languages – anyone who has used the internet has probably heard of at least one of these. Other languages and frameworks may gain popularity over time, but Java and C# are still important staples that help keep the internet running. Myron Law, an instructor at Tech Elevator, answers all of our questions about the origins of these two languages, how they compare to each other, and how they are used in today’s tech ecosystem. Plus, Myron shares a couple of free resources for anyone starting to learn Java or C#!
Continue ReadingFrom Food Delivery to Game Analyst After Thinkful’s Data Analytics Bootcamp
8/4/2021
Even with a background in economics, Doug was passed over for the data positions he wanted because he didn’t have an advanced degree. He spent his time rising up the ranks at Domino’s Pizza, going from food delivery to store manager, before the pandemic had Doug reassessing his career goals. In this article, Doug tells us why he chose Thinkful’s Immersive Data Analytics Bootcamp and how he learned the hard and soft skills he needed to land a job as a Game Analyst at App Annie.
What inspired you to make a career change into data analytics?
Continue ReadingChoosing Software Engineering vs Web Development at Devmountain
8/4/2021
Devmountain offers bootcamps in Web Development as well as Software Engineering – so what exactly is the difference and how can you choose between the two? Devmountain experts give us the scoop about the differences and (and similarities) between the software engineering and web development fields. Plus, can a web development alum apply for a software engineering job? Our Devmountain experts share the answer!
Meet the Experts: Cameron Stuart and Chris Dominguez
Continue ReadingHow Product School Helped This Solutions Architect Change Careers
8/2/2021
Rohan Gupta was ready to transition into product management – he had mentors and support from his employer, but still needed formal training. Rohan enrolled in Product School to quickly reskill into a product management career while working full-time. Rohan gives us insider’s advice about making the shift from coding into product management, the difference between entry-level and senior product jobs, and how to get the most out of a product bootcamp like Product School.
What were you up to before Product School and what inspired your career change?
Continue ReadingJuly 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
7/29/2021
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From Tech Support to Software Engineering after TrueCoders
7/27/2021
Amber Riley started her career in a tech support role, but wanted to continue learning and growing in tech. She decided to pivot her career into software engineering by enrolling remotely at TrueCoders. Amber shares with us how the online coding bootcamp gave her the structure, community, and programming foundations she needed to be qualified for developer and test engineer roles. Plus, Amber breaks down how the Career Services team at TrueCoders helped her land a Software Test Engineer job at eFinancial!
Continue ReadingWeb Designer vs Web Developer
7/22/2021
So much goes into building a successful website, and it requires the efforts of both web designers and web developers. But what exactly are the differences between these two tech roles? We dive into the typical responsibilities and average salaries of today’s web designers and web developers, plus the languages and tools that web developers and web designers rely on. Plus, find out how to learn web development and web design, whether you’re upskilling or making a career pivot!
A lot of work goes into building a website and how a website looks is one of the most important aspects. Web designers are responsible for the visual aspects of a website.
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