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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.
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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!)
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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5 Hacks to Take Your Remote Working to the Next Level
Ironhack - 2023-02-13
Careers
5 Hacks to Take Your Remote Working to the Next Level
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Which Bootcamp is Right for You?
Juliette Erath - 2023-02-10
All Courses
You’ve been intrigued by the rise of the tech industry and know that a career change is the right choice for you. But there’s a lot of different roles and responsibilities within tech; these roles all apply to different strengths and weaknesses. So, which one should you choose? Well, that depends on you. Before we dive into some of the different options, it’s important to know exactly what is driving your decision.
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Campus Spotlight: London
Juliette Erath - 2023-02-09
London
It’s well known that London is Europe’s leading tech hub, second only to Silicon Valley. Now valued at $1tn, London is home to three out of four of the UK’s biggest tech companies. And as an extremely well-connected city with lots of talent, advanced infrastructure and deep tech knowledge, it’s no surprise that London is the dream destination for techies. For digital specialists, it’s the place to be: this sector accounts for 7.7% of the UK’s total value of goods and services produced in an area, industry or economy sector.
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Why is Cybersecurity so Important?
Ironhack - 2023-02-08
Cybersecurity
What is the first thing you do when you wake up? If you’re like most people, you’re probably desperately grabbing your phone, turning off your alarm, and then opening Instagram or Youtube. The internet and all the gadgets and devices you spend hour upon hour using make up a huge part of your life because they are so deeply integrated into society.
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The Most In-Demand Tech Skills of 2023
Ironhack - 2023-02-07
Careers
What will the most in-demand tech skills be in 2023? It’s been a rock'n'roll start to the year. With the tech bubble bursting in Silicon Valley, you would be wise to ask yourself how you can remain attractive for companies.
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The Future of Big Tech
Ironhack - 2023-02-06
Careers
Despite years of growth and the pandemic boom, 2022 proved to be a tough year for tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen massive tech layoffs, new leadership that’s led to disastrous organizational changes, and cost cutting measures implemented across the tech industry. With a potential recession and plummeting revenues, 2023 will be telling of the future of big tech.