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How One Skillcrush Student Tackled Technical Tests and Landed a Job

For our students, technical tests are one of the most challenging aspects of the job search process. To help them prepare, we invited Sadie Jay (a recent...

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How to Prepare for Your First Day of Work for Your First Developer/Designer Job

Nervous about your first day in a new career as a developer or designer? Read on to see how to prepare for your first day, with tips and advice from Get...

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How to Decipher Messages from Companies While Interviewing

How to read between the lines during the job interview process. What those emails from hiring managers really mean.

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What Skills Do I Need to Know Before Applying to Tech Jobs?

How to tell the difference between the skills you can learn on the job and what you need to know before you get hired.

What Happens in a Technical Interview? Your Technical Interview Questions Answered

What should you expect in a technical interview? Read on to find out and learn some tips and resources for your next interview.

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I Want to Work in Tech. How Long Will It Take to Get Hired?

How long will it take me to learn the tech skills I need and get hired with Skillcrush Break Into Tech?

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How to Negotiate Your Salary in Tech: Dos and Don’ts

How the heck should you deal with the pay gap in tech? Negotiation is one tool in your belt. Here's what to know.

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Web Developer Salaries: How Much Should You Be Making?

See what factors influence web developer salaries, including a breakdown by U.S. state!

How to Approach Your Front End Developer Portfolio (And Why It’s So Important)

A simple portfolio is critical in helping you land your first tech job. Here's how to get started.

How to Tell If a Front End Developer Job Posting Is Right for You (and Start Applying)

We broke down the anatomy of a front end job posting line by line.

How to Feel Confident Starting a New Career in Tech After 40

Ageism is real, but you can still find success in tech if you start after 30, 40, 50, and beyond.

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How to Set Up Your LinkedIn if You Want to Get Hired in Tech

Making a career change? Our guide to updating your LinkedIn profile.

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