DigitalCrafts Blog
The DigitalCrafts blog shares ideas, information and tips aimed at helping you get ahead personally and professionally, with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
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Webinar: What is a DigitalCrafts Coding Bootcamp Really Like?
Curious about what it's like to attend one of our bootcamps? In a recent webinar, DigitalCrafts grads April and Clare share what it's like to be a student at DigitalCrafts, what they learned and how we helped them land the job.
Published: April 11, 2019 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
5 Things New Devs Must Do In Their Job Search
There are 5 things new coders must do in their job search. Follow these tips to increase your odds of finding a career as a new programming bootcamp grad.
Published: March 05, 2019 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
Do You Need a College Degree To Become a Software Developer?
Do you need a college degree to get hired as a developer? In short, no, but you do need to figure out the best way for you to learn new skills, and how to show them off to prospective employers. Here's how.
Published: February 05, 2019 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
A Guide to Surviving a DigitalCrafts Dev Bootcamp
What's it like to attend a dev bootcamp? How do you know if it's something that would be a fit for you? Dive in as Mohammad Azam shows us what to expect from bootcamp and what you can do to prepare.
Published: January 11, 2019 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Crush the DigitalCrafts Code Assessment with These Tips
If you're applying for a coding bootcamp, you might be mystified as to why you're asked to complete a code assessment. Clearly, you don't know how to program yet! But from our perspective, the assessment help us make sure that everyone who attends our classes is at a common baseline and ready to learn more complex topics. Here are our top tips for successfully completing the DigitalCrafts code assessment.
Published: December 03, 2018 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Ultimate Guide: Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Coding Bootcamp
Ultimate Guide: Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Coding Bootcamp.
Published: November 28, 2018 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
What is a Coding Bootcamp?
Since they emerged in 2011, coding bootcamps have been instrumental in addressing the ever-growing gap between demand (high) and supply (low) for software developers. But, "accelerated learning programs" are still a relatively new concept. So, "What
Published: November 22, 2018 Readtime: 10 Minutes -
7 Portfolio Tips for New Developers
DigitalCrafts offers portfolio review and career support for our students and alumni. Lillian Wakefield offers her portfolio tips for new developers, both as our Director of Student Services and as a DigitalCrafts student herself.
Published: July 11, 2018 Readtime: 7 Minutes -
How to Make the Most out of LinkedIn as a New Developer
Many job seekers simply cut and paste the information from their resumes on their LinkedIn profile, but this is a big mistake. LinkedIn is a great venue for you to share all the things you had to cut from your resume, and a bit of your personality as well.
Published: September 19, 2017 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Out of Room? What to Cut from a Developer Resume
A one-page resume is ideal -- but how do you know what to cut and what should be left in? Continue reading for some suggestions on how to edit your resume to make sure the important information stands out.
Published: July 18, 2017 Readtime: 7 Minutes