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Potential Career Paths for UXD Professionals

User experience (UX) is all about how users interact with a product, system, or service. If you’ve ever been on a website or app that you found confusing or difficult to navigate, then you’ve been on the end of a bad user experience. Since the term was coined in 1995, there has been growing consideration for the user experience and demand for professionals. 

 

Published 9th August 2022
3 minute read

7 Tools To Help You Level Up Your UX Design Skills

There are many reasons why you may want to consider pursuing a career path in UX design. High on the list of those reasons may be the fact that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

 

Published 25th July 2022
3 minute read

What to Expect from DC's Data Analytics Bootcamp

Allow us to introduce Data Analytics, our fourth bootcamp! The 16-week, full-time program is designed to help students prepare to pursue an entry level role in data analytics. Our curriculum includes hands-on exercises, tools, and projects crafted to reflect what employers need in the workplace today and is designed for students with no prior data analytics experience. 

 

Published 21st July 2022
3 minute read

Instructor Profile: Mya Williams,UX Design

Meet UX Design instruction Mya Williams. Mya is a UX engineer, educator, and social justice advocate from Detroit. In her capacity as the Lead UX Instructor at DigitalCrafts, we talked with her to learn more about her career journey, her professional passions, and what students can expect from her in the classroom. 
 
 
Published 11th July 2022
3 minute read

How DC’s Intro Courses Help You Prepare for Your Bootcamp

At DigitalCrafts, our bootcamps are designed with student success in mind. Our Intro Courses are one example of this success-oriented mindset. Proactivity and preparedness are often indicators of success, and in each of our Intro Courses, you will have access to foundational tools designed to help you meet the demands of your bootcamp. 
 
Published 28th June 2022
2 minute read

How To Prepare for a Tech Interview

Get the job with these interview prep tips. We cover the research you should do, answers to common questions and the things you should ask your interviewer.

Published 23rd June 2022
6 minute read

Cybersecurity Career Options—Are They Right For You?

While you may be just now considering your education towards a cybersecurity position—through a program like DigitalCrafts, or another—it’s never too early to form a sharp picture of where you’re headed. Of course, remaining flexible as interests grow while others wane. At the start, few people know exactly the career path they’ll follow.

Published 23rd February 2022
5 minute read

5 Tested Tips to Advance Your New Tech Career

No matter how you achieved your skills and qualifications, what your tech job may presently be, or your longer-term career aspirations, here are a few proven ideas and practices to help you reach the next level.

Published 16th November 2021
7 minute read

Is Software Engineering Saturated? Still Worth Studying?

In some circles you may hear talk of a surplus of software engineering talent, given the huge numbers of people pursuing the career. But since statistics have been tracked, there has not been a dip in demand for software engineers and other related professionals.

Published 25th October 2021
7 minute read

Networking Tips: Land a Job in the Tech Industry

Networking is making contacts and building relationships. It’s proven to be especially helpful in learning about job opportunities. But how has business and career networking changed in the recent times? How can you effectively network today if you aren’t able to meet as much in person? What are some networking options for job seekers who prefer or have to use online resources instead of traditional methods? 

Read on to learn more.
 
Published 15th October 2021
6 minute read
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