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Web development and web design are fast growing and lucrative industries. Front end developers in the U.S. have an average annual salary of $100,538 AND a low unemployment rate. Meanwhile, the top 10% of web designers take home $107,000! If you’re looking for a new career in these growing industries, check out our articles on what it’s like to work in tech.

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Tech Industry Outlook 2023

New year, new you! Learn what the tech industry has in store for 2023.

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A Day in the Life of a Product Designer Webinar Recap

You've got questions. Linda Joy has answers. Stay tuned for this webinar recap.

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Right On Time: Webinar Recap with Kerry Hannon

Adda Birnir and special guest Kerry Hannon join forces to discuss ageism, how to combat ageism in the workplace, and internalized ageism. Read our top...

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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 Find Clients Through Upwork and Other Freelancing Sites

Top tips for navigating freelance job sites and landing clients.

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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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Is a Tech Career Right for You?

Is tech right for you? Should you make a career change and work in tech? Take our 3-minute tech career quiz to find out.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources for Latinx in Tech

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we put together a list of tech resources for Latinx techies who want to break into tech.

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Mes de la Herencia Latina-Hispana: Recursos Para Los Latinos En Tecnología

Para celebrar del mes de la Herencia Latina-Hispana, compilamos una lista de recursos tecnológicos para los latinos que quieren entrar el mundo de la...