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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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5 minutes
How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise
Juliette Erath - 2023-02-20
Careers
Preparing for that big talk with your boss can be quite stressful: what will they say? Will they say yes? And what if they say no? We’ve all been there and if you think it’s the right time for you, it’s essential that you follow our tips and tricks, prepare your argument and, most importantly, manage your expectations. Let’s dive in.
Titans of Tech
5 minutes
Titans Of Tech: Bozoma Saint John
Ironhack - 2023-02-17
Careers
“Sometimes, data is the pill that we take to calm our insecurity about what we intuitively know.”
7 minutes
5 Tech Tools You Should Know About
Ironhack - 2023-02-16
Careers
If you want to keep up with the demands of the market and better navigate the digital world, knowing the best tech tools will be crucial to your success. These tools can help with anything from cybersecurity software and task management tools to the best CRM platforms. They’re here to help users streamline work, manage potential threats, save time, and fully take advantage of what today’s technology has to offer; being in the know about the latest tech tools has never been more important.
4 minutes
Campus Spotlight: Berlin
Juliette Erath - 2023-02-15
Berlin
As a diverse city with international residents, a thriving startup ecosystem, and individuals dedicated to being on the forefront of tech, Berlin is the place to kickstart your tech career and dive right into the center of it all. Did you know that Berlin falls second to only London when it comes to yearly venture capital? Or that there are 96,000 open tech roles there? With its connections to the EU market, more than 16,000 startups, an affordable cost of living, and diverse pool of talent, Berlin is where you need to be.
5 minutes
Things You Didn't Expect When You Started Working Remotely
Juliette Erath - 2023-02-15
Careers
Almost everyone has experienced some form of remote work and study over the past few years, due in large part to the pandemic. And while it seems like it’s a great setup, there are a lot of things that change when you primarily work remotely - and some of them might be a surprise! Just like with any change, there are pros and cons. Let’s take a look at some:
5 minutes
How to Use LinkedIn to your Benefit
Juliette Erath - 2023-02-14
Careers
We’ve all had that moment when we created our LinkedIn account, thinking it would be an instant key to success. The reality is, however, that many of LinkedIn’s benefits go unused; did you know that in addition to being one of the main sites for job offers worldwide, LinkedIn can also help you make connections, learn about upcoming networking events, and learn from like minded professionals? So why are so many of its benefits going untouched? Let’s dive in.