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Digital Nomad
6 minutes
Frida Chacin Kulak - 2022-08-17
Remote work is here to stay: after being forced to work from home in 2020, it seems we’ve sort of realized it’s actually fine to skip the commute and join the company meeting from the comfort of your sofa. Or is it? While remote work certainly sounds easy and laid-back, it’s not just about remembering to unmute yourself on the Zoom call: remote brings its own challenges, and if you’re aiming to get hired for a remote or hybrid role, you have to get comfortable with it, and show you’re capable of giving your best in an online environment and aligning with the company and with your coworkers.
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.
Ironhack News
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!)
Ironhack News
7 minutes
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...
6 minutes
Juliette Erath - 2023-03-22
Remote
It’s getting warmer and the sunshine is calling. If you’re lucky enough to work or study remotely and have flexibility when it comes to your hours and location, you’re probably already familiar with the term “workation.” But if you aren’t, here you go: it’s when you combine your work and vacation and get to travel while working. Sound like something you’d like to do? Obviously! In this article, we’ll explore six of the best locations for your next workation, no matter what you’re looking for. But first, what makes a workation different from regular vacation or a staycation, or even being a digital nomad? Let’s discuss.
6 minutes
Ironhack - 2023-03-16
UX/UI Design
We have a few shocking statistics for you: only 28% of the international tech workforce is made up of women and engineering is the field that has the largest gap, with only 15% of jobs held by women. And the reasons for this gap are systemic and widespread; 31% of surveyed middle school girls in the US believe that coding and programming aren’t for them, 40% agree in high school, and 58% in college.
5 minutes
Juliette Erath - 2023-03-16
Global
You’ve probably seen the news and Twitter buzzing about Silicon Valley Bank and everything that’s happened over the last few days. As the 16th largest bank in the US and the largest bank by deposits in Silicon Valley, SVB operated both across the United States and internationally. Most notably, SVB was responsible for the funding of almost half of all venture-backed tech startups.
4 minutes
Ironhack - 2023-03-15
Careers
Web Development
Let's start with the basics: what is web development? Put simply, web development is the process of building, maintaining, and managing functional websites. This can include everything from designing the visual layout of a site to writing the code that makes it run to ensuring that it's optimized for search engines and mobile devices. If you want to become a web developer, it's important to have a basic understanding of programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. With back-end development, you can write website code, ensure site functionality, and optimize server operation. With front-end development, you can design page layouts, incorporate graphics, and improve script performance. Or you can even work with both as a Full Stack Developer!
5 minutes
Ironhack - 2023-03-14
Data Analytics
Women continue to be underrepresented in tech, with only a small percentage of women pursuing careers in this field. Despite the fact that women make up half of the workforce, they are still underrepresented in many tech-related fields, including data analytics.
5 minutes
Ironhack - 2023-03-14
Careers
How many apps do you have on your phone? 20? 50? Maybe 100? And which ones do you actually use in your day-to-day while working in tech? You may have a lot of apps, but those that are efficient for work are where your focus should be.