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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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Why Invest in a Tech Bootcamp When You Can Learn For Free?
You should do your own research before selecting a bootcamp to enroll. Not all programs are the same, and it’s important to fully understand what a bootcamp can do for you and your career. It goes beyond just course material.
Published: March 03, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Remember when typing was a skill?
Remember when typing was a skill? I believe coding is becoming what typing used to be. It isn't "necessary" in many positions, but it is highly desirable. I think the trajectory is moving us in the direction of "assumed." You might be thinking (if not screaming), "Yeah, but programming is a LOT more complicated than basic computer skills!" Granted, but read on.
Published: July 09, 2015 Readtime: 10 Minutes -
How Junior Developers Can Tackle the Job Search, According to an Engineering Manager at Netflix
Ever wonder how someone made it to the successful position they have? Curious about how their career began? Interested to hear their suggestions for those who are just starting out? We recently were able to sit down with some industry leaders who were willing to share their tips on career growth and their own career journey in a series of conversations.
Published: July 15, 2020 Readtime: 07/15/2020 Minutes -
DigitalCrafts Partners With LaunchCode To Help Place Students
DigitalCrafts is one of LaunchCode's newest Education Partners! LaunchCode partners with hundreds of companies (300+ employers today) to set up special on-ramps into apprenticeships and jobs in technology that bypass traditional credentials and focuses on the individual. If you have the aptitude, professionalism, and skills to get a job, LaunchCode can help you get your foot in the door.
Published: August 17, 2015 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
How to Prepare for a Coding Bootcamp
Our list of the best tools and resources you can work on right now to prepare for a coding bootcamp even if you haven't chosen one just yet.
Published: February 14, 2017 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
How Hard Are Coding Bootcamps?
Want to know how hard coding bootcamps really are? We've got the experience to tell you what bootcamps are really like, and how you can succeed in class.
Published: February 18, 2021 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
Salary Negotiation for Software Developers
Our salary negotiation tips for developers will help take the mystery out of the process and help you get the compensation you need.
Published: June 14, 2019 Readtime: 8 Minutes -
Getting a Job After Graduating a Coding Bootcamp: How I Did It
DigitalCrafts Alumna Stephanie Asmar shares how she found her first job while still attending DigitalCrafts.
Published: December 05, 2017 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Getting a Job After DigitalCrafts: How I Did It
Learn about how DigitalCrafts Alumnus John Coppola dedicated his time as a student to find his dream job.
Published: July 27, 2017 Readtime: 4 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