The Ironhack Blog

Many people ask - Does Ironhack offer scholarships? 

To progress in the modern business world, the more tech knowledge and skills you have under your belt the better whether this is a detailed knowledge of web design, web development, cybersecurity, or data analytics (DA). 

According to publications such as Forbes, London has been named the Silicon Valley of Europe. This is because of its mature tech clusters, high levels of investment, and it being home to some of Europe’s top tech companies. From early-stage startups to IPOs, there is a great environment for firms to grow - attracting talent from around the world. The digital sector in the UK is a real success story as it accounts for 7.7% of the GVA - the value of goods and services produced in an area, industry or sector of an economy. It is not surprising that such a mature economy offers a wide range of opportunities for up-and-coming talent to grow and develop their careers in tech.

It’s no secret that Florida was one of the top states to benefit from the COVID-19 Pandemic. With remote work taking off, business-friendly rules in the state and beautiful weather, Tampa became one of the top cities to benefit. Just because Tom Brady retired in Tampa, doesn’t mean this is a retirement city. It’s actually quite the opposite, as major companies like Goldman Sachs announce their move to Tampa, and companies like PWC and Accenture open Innovation Centers, the city has attracted a younger crowd to relocate.   

On almost every digital marketing team, there’s that one person who actually knows how to code, much to the envy of the rest of the team. Whenever there’s an email template gone awry, or a landing page that needs to be made by EOD and the tech team are too busy to help…the coding marketer swoops in to save the day.

Whether you've just qualified as a UX/UI designer or are planning a career change, a strong design portfolio is the key to getting the job you want. Before you start scanning your drawings from high school art class (don’t get us wrong, we’re sure they’re beautiful), think about what employers are looking for in a portfolio: project-based work that shows you can take a brief and turn it into something extraordinary. A good way to get a kickstart is by signing up for a bootcamp, since the work you do can form the basis of your portfolio. Or, if you're already established as a designer, look back over your projects and choose the ones that inspired you most. These will form the backbone of your designer portfolio.