When you’re embarking on a new journey (like learning to code or starting a new career), it helps to know that you’re not alone and that other people have been in your shoes before. For LGBTQ+ programmers and tech workers, there’s a vibrant community of queer people on social media who are sharing their skills…
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When Siphu Langeni describes her journey from working in healthcare to working in commerce as a data scientist, she tells people: “I went from saving lives to saving livelihoods.” Siphu is a data scientist at Shopify, the platform that merchants and entrepreneurs use to start, grow, market, and manage in-person and online businesses. Before switching…
Data science is a rapidly growing field, with roles like Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer ranking high on top job lists from LinkedIn and Glassdoor. And the industry is only getting bigger, according to Codecademy Data Science Domain Manager Michelle McSweeney. “We’re seeing data transform our society and everything we do, whether it’s measuring…
As a LGBTQ+ job-seeker, the thing that’s often top of mind (besides, I hope I get the job) is assessing how safe you are bringing your identity and lived experience into the application and interview process. While lots of tech companies are making strides to show up for LGBTQ+ employees, the job search can present…
Whether your Pride tradition includes cheering on your local parade route or holing up with a good book by a queer author, ‘tis the season to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. For folks in tech who are looking for ways to give back to the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month, there are plenty of opportunities to…
Learning to code does more than just help you launch an exciting new career — it gives you the tools to positively impact entire communities. And there are many LGBTQ+ developers doing just that. In honor of Pride Month, we’ve rounded up a few awesome applications created by LGBTQ+ devs that help queer people foster…
Julien Whitney admits it was a bold move to DM a C-suite exec on LinkedIn to see if they’d hire him — but that’s exactly how he got his job as a software engineer at The Trevor Project, a crisis network for LGBTQ+ youth. “I can’t believe it worked,” Julien says. “People really do use…
Seeing “proficient in Microsoft Excel” listed on a job description can be confusing, even if you regularly use the Microsoft spreadsheet software. Considering the vast uses for Excel, how can you tell if you’re truly “proficient” enough to be considered for a role? For starters, read the job description closely. If Excel proficiency is listed…
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
If you’ve been on social media this week, you’ve probably seen the bizarrely specific melty images popping up on your feed: a court sketch of Godzilla on trial, George Constanza holding multiple cats, a spaghetti parade — just to name a few. These are the product of DALL-E Mini, an AI application that will generate…