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Breaking Up with Your Career: How to Change Careers With Confidence
From minimal growth opportunities to a lack of fulfillment, many people reach a point in their current career where it no longer aligns with their needs or aspirations. In this blog, we’ll help you identify whether it’s time to break up with your career and provide tips for how to change careers successfully.
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Learn to Code
Pair Programming: Your Guide to Collaborative Coding Success
In this guide, we'll dive deep into how pair programming works, uncovering how it can boost code quality, fuel your learning curve, and unlock the power of teamwork.
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Cybersecurity
Top Cybersecurity Jobs & Salaries in Chicago: How Much Do They Make?
Let’s uncover the range of cybersecurity salaries in Chicago—answering the question: How much do cybersecurity professionals make in Chicago?
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Job & Career Advice
How to Become a Software Engineer in Chicago
With its iconic diverse culture and vibrant tech scene, Chicago, also known as “The Windy City,” offers unique opportunities for aspiring software engineers and web developers.
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Job & Career Advice
Top Coding Jobs & Salaries in Chicago: How Much Do They Make?
Chicago offers aspiring coders a diverse range of high-paying opportunities and a thriving tech community. Let's dive into the top coding jobs in Chicago and their potential salaries to help you find the perfect fit for your skills and aspirations.
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Learn to Code
Best Tech Bootcamps in Chicago
If you’re considering a career in tech, the first step is to develop the in-demand skills and knowledge employers are seeking. Continue reading to learn how a tech bootcamp can help you reach your career aspirations and discover several of the best tech bootcamps in Chicago.
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Learn to Code
How to Learn Coding in Chicago
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for software developers is expected to grow 26% by 2032. If you’re based in Chicago, there are many coding resources available to help you learn how to code, including self-learning, online courses, and coding bootcamps.
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Red Flags: Guarding Your Heart (and Data) this Valentine's Day
Learn how to keep your data safe this Valentine’s season by knowing what online threats to look for and these cybersecurity tips.
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Job & Career Advice
How to Become a Software Developer in 2024
If you’re looking to become a software developer in 2024, you can encounter a wealth of opportunities. As you set foot on this career path, you need to understand the essential software development skills and nuances of a role in coding.
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Job & Career Advice
Why Now Is a Great Time for a Career Change–And How to Make It Happen This Holiday Season
With all the gift giving, matzo ball making, and festive celebrating we do during the twilight of the year, career development often goes overlooked. But the winter holidays are an ideal time to start or advance a career change–for nearly every type of role in tech!
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Job & Career Advice
What Every Job Seeker Should Have on Their New Career Wishlist This Holiday Season
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Mission Driven
Indigenous American Innovators Who Broke Down Barriers in Tech
Indigenous Americans are historically underrepresented in the tech workforce. Here are four Indigenous Americans who broke down barriers in tech and made major contributions to the tech industry.
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