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Diversity in Tech
5 Strategies Proven to Attract and Recruit Women Tech Professionals
Organizations throughout the tech industry have identified several factors and strategies proven to boost women’s representation in the field—as well as increase their earning potential, foster a sense of belonging, and ultimately retain women in the tech field to power a more equitable future.
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Job & Career Advice
4 Things Companies Can Do to Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
The Pew Research Center reports that the total yearly earnings gap between genders is still virtually unchanged over the past two decades. According to their most recent analysis, women earned an average of 82% of what men earned in 2022. These results are similar to the 2002 gender pay gap, when women earned 80% as much as men.
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Cybersecurity
Internet Security Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Between extended time away from home, seasonal sales, and the long Labor Day weekend, the back-to-school season in the U.S. is a great time to ensure your accounts, devices, and data are protected.
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Job & Career Advice
5 Ways to Use the Summer Months to Advance Your Career
While summer is notorious for being a slow time in the professional world, don’t let the warm weather fool you into putting aside your individual career goals. If you’re trying to get promoted, craving a career change, or just seeking professional development, summer can be the perfect time to invest in your career.
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5 LGBTQ+ Innovators in Tech You Should Know
Diversity in tech is critical to driving global innovation. Learn about five of the most influential LGBTQ+ tech pioneers and how they helped shape the modern digital landscape.
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Why Veterans Make Great Tech Employees
Members of the military face unique situations and challenges that cannot be replicated in other professions. This makes it difficult for the roughly 200,000 service members who leave the military each year to adjust to civilian life and adapt to a new pace of work.
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Web Development
Coding vs. Programming: Skill Requirements and Career Opportunities
A comparison of coding vs. programming roles uncovers similarities and differences in skills and career opportunities.
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Web Development
How to Get into Tech with No Experience
Tech is one of the rare fields where a degree is not required for entry. Learn how to get into tech with no experience and what you can do with coding skills.
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Job & Career Advice
How to Make Money Coding
New programmers have a wide array of well-paying options, like software development, web design, and working from home. Learn how to make money coding.
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Web Development
A Guide to Test-Driven Development
While many organizations have struggled to find the right balance between quality and speed, test-driven development (TDD) has emerged as a methodology that may be able to accomplish both. Read on to gain a deeper understanding of TDD and how it benefits software development.
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Web Development
Pair Programming: Your Guide to Collaborative Coding Success
In this guide, we'll dive deep into how pair programming works, uncovering how it can boost code quality, fuel your learning curve, and unlock the power of teamwork.
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Job & Career Advice
5 Ways Adult Students Benefit From Online Learning
Over the last decade, online learning has risen in popularity, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. In fact, the online education market is expected to grow 17% by 2030, according to Vantage Market Research.
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