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How to Get a Remote Tech Job
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.
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.
Ironhack News
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!)
Ironhack News
7 minutes
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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8 minutes
Is Cybersecurity a Good Career Path?
Ironhack - 2022-11-02
Careers
Cybersecurity
To those who aren’t familiar with cybersecurity, the word might conjure up mental images of robot security guards jangling huge sets of keys. While the reality is a lot less futuristic, cybersecurity is definitely one of the hottest digital careers out there.
5 minutes
Pros and Cons of Online Learning vs Face-to-Face
Ironhack - 2022-10-31
Remote
All Courses
All education is good education! There are multiple ways to learn whatever you want through every medium possible, but when it comes to tech classes there’s one burning question: Online or Face-to-Face? Let’s take a deep dive into Tech Bootcamp Pros and Cons: Online -vs- Face-to-Face so you can find an answer, and make the best choice to help you succeed!
Vozes da Tecnologia
9 minutes
Tech Voices: How I Turned My Passion Into a Career
Ironhack - 2022-10-27
Careers
Outcomes
You're reading the first of our Tech Voices series! We want to make sure we share diverse voices from the Ironhack tech community so you, as a budding tech professional, get to know your peers and learn from their experiences.
6 minutes
The Art of Real User Monitoring: How to Trace a Website's User Interaction Performance
Ironhack - 2022-10-26
UX/UI Design
You're reading a guest article by Dialpad's Grace Lau. If you've got tech experience you would like to share, and you want to write for the Ironhack Blog, get in touch. Join our mission to elevate the diverse voices of tech!
6 minutes
How to Beat the Fear of Failure
Ironhack - 2022-10-26
Careers
All Courses
Bootcamp classes can open doors to a different dimension where your career possibilities are endless and thrilling! However, Fear of Failure makes the other side look like the Upside Down - dark, spine-chilling, and filled with winding paths leading to an uncertain future. Think of a time when you let a golden opportunity pass you by. Are you still haunted by the memories of amazing chances slipping right through your fingers? Well, it’s time to stop running from The Ghost of Missed Opportunities Past™ and face what’s behind the curtain:
6 minutes
When Work Becomes a Nightmare: Knowing When to Quit
Ironhack - 2022-10-25
Careers
All Courses
Every job is different and sometimes you realize that your current job just isn’t the right fit for you. If every day feels like you’re working at the Office on Haunted Hill it may be time to quit, and that’s okay! Going out into the great unknown is scary enough so how do you know when it’s time to Get Out? Here are some things to consider so you make the right decision… or escape plan.