Blog: Job & Career Advice

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.

Let’s uncover the range of cybersecurity salaries in Chicago—answering the question: How much do cybersecurity professionals make 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.

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.

Explore the top technologies to learn and how Fullstack Academy can help you gain in-demand skills.

The tech industry is buzzing with potential for new opportunities, and we're here to guide you through the highest-paying tech career choices that align with your goals and promise competitive salary potential.

If you’re looking to become a software developer in 2025, 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.

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!

The holiday season offers many people the chance to reflect on the past and the possibilities yet to come. This is also a great time to start looking for a job if you are considering a career change. But, before you start gifting employers your resume, ho-ho-hold on, and make a list of what you want from a position or company.

Soft skills are becoming increasingly valuable in cybersecurity jobs, along with education from skills-based tech bootcamps and industry certifications. Learn how to leverage transferable and soft skills into cybersecurity roles.

January and February are two of the best months to look for jobs due to the likelihood of less competition, more open positions, and higher earning potential at the start of a new year. As such, fall is a great time to prepare for a career move.

As educators, we know there are many factors that contribute to academic performance, like teaching style, class size, and managing other obligations. While all of these things undoubtedly play an essential role in academic success, one factor students often overlook is their study environment.