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How To Pivot To A New Career (And Get Into Tech!)
Frida Chacin Kulak - 2022-08-05
Have you been thinking about switching careers? You wouldn’t be the first: about half of the workforce is considering a job change, and 20% have already taken the leap in 2022, joining professional fields with growing demand, such as Tech. They call it the Great Reshuffle for a reason: even in the most unpredictable of times, workers have raised their standards and aren’t afraid to go for it, because pivoting careers might not be as difficult as you think.
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What Makes an Ironhacker
Frida Chacin Kulak - 2022-07-28
The Ironhack community includes everyone who enrolls in our bootcamps, as well as everyone who has already graduated from them– our Ironhack alumni! It also includes our awesome teachers and TAs (because what’s a school without teachers?), our on-campus staff and, of course, Team Ironhack! (Like the people writing this article… hi there!)
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Top 10 Tech Companies to Work For In Miami
Ironhack - 2022-11-08
Listen, jobs in tech are so hot right now. The Tech world is constantly evolving; no matter which specialty you choose, you can bet there’s a job with your name on it. That’s not all, with great jobs come great benefits and tech is an industry well known for its job stability, flexible work hours, paid time off, great pay, and don’t forget remote work! Yes, these things are all tempting, especially to workers just entering the field, but before you leap at the first opportunity that comes your way, you must take the time to find the right company for you. Here’s a little list to help you make the best choice for your future.
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Wild Tech: Becoming a Digital Nomad
Ellen Merryweather - 2022-11-16
If you're thinking of starting your new life as a Digital Nomad, we've made a new book for you! In partnership with Tropicfeel (the experts in gearing up for adventure), we're excited to bring you...
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Should Designers Code?
Ironhack - 2020-06-15
UX/UI Design
Web Development
Ah, the million dollar question. There’s a lively debate around this topic that never seems to be settled once and for all. Companies will tell you one thing. Developers will defend something else. Designers will have different opinions depending on their experience... but the short answer is yes. If you want to know why, and how deep you should go into the learning rabbit hole, keep reading.
Ironhack Remote Student Guide : Everything you need to know about our virtual campus
Ironhack - 2020-06-10
Remote
All Courses
We know learning online brings a lot of questions: Will I be able to keep up the pace being at home? Will I finish the course? Will Ironhack be worth it? We know learning online is not easy, but Ironhack’s live remote programs have very little in common with the traditional online courses. How would you feel if you could have all the benefits of an in-person course (the teachers, the classmates, hands on projects, etc.) plus the benefit of being wherever you want to be, every single day? Our Education Team has spent years developing and refining our virtual classroom, and today we want to show you how with this Remote Student Guide!
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What is a Hackathon?
Juliette Erath - 2020-06-08
Web Development
You’ve definitely heard of a hackathon but you’re probably wondering: what is a hackathon? What’s the point? Who goes to one? What are they like? In this article, we’ll cover all those questions (and more!) and give you ten tips to absolutely mastering your next hackathon.
Careerhack: Ironhack’s new streamlined Career Services
Ironhack - 2020-06-08
Global
Outcomes
Our premise has always been that employability is not determined exclusively by your level of hard skills: soft skills, job-hunting skills and access to opportunities play a huge role in achieving a successful outcome.
The best data science cheat sheets
Ironhack - 2020-06-05
Data Analytics
All Courses
We’ve collated a collection of cheat sheets for you to get to grips with the main libraries used in data science.
The Secrets Behind Snapchat’s UI
Ironhack - 2020-06-03
UX/UI Design
All Courses
With more than 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store alone, and over 160 million active users each day, Snapchat caught the attention of mobile app and UI designers. What is it that this app has that compels an average user to spend anywhere between 25 to 30 minutes in the app every day? Yeah, the social network aspect is an important factor, but Snapchat’s engaging and user-friendly UI is a game changer and has contributed to this number of active users, too.