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Career Advice

Career changes are tough, but you're tougher! We've gathered top industry advice to help you along your tech journey! (Let's land that dream job!)

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How Practicum Helps to Get You Hired in Tech

In this article, you’ll learn all about our career support service and how it’ll ensure you take your career to the next level.

Data Science Portfolio: Making the Most Out of GitHub

How to Create an Outstanding Data Science Portfolio

How to Give and Receive Feedback That Makes a Difference

Giving and receiving a great critique is a critical soft skill, but few do it well. Here’s what to do at your next feedback session.

Sailing into a Data Career: An Interview with Brad Stansbury

Industry expert Brad Stansbury wasn’t thrilled to end up in sales, but that experience set the stage for a smooth transition into data analysis.

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Put Your Best Foot Forward: These Presentation Skills Are Essential For Developers

We've identified the most important types of presentations for junior and mid-career developers alike, as well as general presentation skills that will make your slideshows, speeches, and product demonstrations both memorable and compelling. Let's get you to stand out!

Sparks of Joy: Data Analyst Dash Wieland Reflects on His Profession

Practicum caught up with Dash to ask about his move from marketing to data analysis, the pros and cons of being an analyst, and the threat of a robot apocalypse.

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Secrets of a Stellar Portfolio: Guidelines and a Checklist

Whether you're trying to get a job or just get more recognition at your current gig, it's important to showcase your best work (and getting some public acclaim certainly doesn't hurt). To do that, you need a great portfolio. Here are a few things you need to know to make your portfolio stand out.

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Is Software Engineering the Right Move for You?

But what is their role, exactly? What kind of skills do they have? How much do they earn? And, is this a career you should pursue? If you find yourself pondering these questions, you've certainly come to the right place for answers!

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What’s Inside: Software Engineer Program

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What’s Inside: Data Scientist Program

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Data Analysis or Data Science: Which Path is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about a career in data, it’s important that you know how they differ in terms of skillsets, responsibilities, and salaries.

How to Optimize Your Data Science Resume

How to optimize your data science resume

Here Are Our Top Resources for IT Newbies

Change is good — having a plan is better. As if making a career change isn’t hard enough, doing it alone can really make you wanna pull your hair out (please don’t).

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How to Land Entry Level Data Science Jobs

How to land entry level data science jobs

You’ll need these five soft skills in the era of self-Isolation

You’ll Need These Five Soft Skills in the Era of Self-Isolation

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5 Reasons You’re not Pursuing Education and How to Move Past Them

Conquer Your Demons: What’s holding you back from learning new skills that will improve your career?

A Brief Introduction to Python

Let’s explore the many benefits of the Python language.

Best Second IT Careers After 40

Here are a few things you should consider if you're looking to make a career change to IT after 40.