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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
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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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From Music to Cybersecurity with Ironhack Berlin
Ironhack - 2021-02-17
Cybersecurity
Alumni
Gabriel Ayela joined the 12-week, full-time Ironhack Cybersecurity bootcamp in November 2020. When we interviewed him in mid-January, and he had completed more than half of the bootcamp.
What does it mean to be an Ironhacker?
Ironhack - 2021-02-17
Global
All Courses
Studying Ironhack’s bootcamp is a challenge, a life change and a unique experience. The bonds that are created during the three or six month programs with your classmates are built forever.
Five Signs to Know It’s Time for a New Career
Ironhack - 2021-02-08
All Courses
Miami
At Ironhack, we have met many people that have been “stuck” in life trying to navigate their career. The truth is, it’s not easy to do it alone. The great thing about tech is that it doesn't matter what your background is. In our classes, we’ve seen anyone from hospitality workers and gig workers to computer science majors join Ironhack and succeed. If you think you’re in need of a career boost or career change, here are five ways for you to know that it’s time for a new career.
Decrypting Cybersecurity buzzwords: the magic of complicated terms
Ironhack - 2021-01-14
Cybersecurity
All Courses
The field of Cyber Security is very broad and even more so; it’s filled with buzzwords, which makes it sometimes hard to follow along and even harder to find your way to get started in Cyber Security. That’s why we’ve selected a few buzzwords that you might come across while navigating the Cyber landscape. They sound impressive, but what do they really mean?
Finance your coding bootcamp with the Bildungsgutschein
Diana Blaum - 2021-01-08
Remote
Financing Options
Our courses are officially certified and can be fully financed with the German Bildungsgutschein (educational voucher). Your future is worth more than a course fee, so financial resources shouldn't get in the way of your ambitions.
What does a data analyst do?
Ironhack - 2020-12-19
Data Analytics
All Courses
The responsibilities of a data analyst vary drastically from business to business. Unlike careers in medicine or accounting, there are no state or national licenses that a data analyst can obtain to prove their qualifications. It can be really difficult to get a solid understanding of what it is that a data analyst does day to day. We’ll help you understand the kinds of questions a data analyst answers, the tools they use, and show you how you can break into an exciting career as a data analyst. The demand for data analysts is growing rapidly as companies look to leverage their vast data sets to gain a competitive advantage. There is no better time to learn more about data analytics.