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Computer Programming, R

A Brief History of R

The R language has surged in popularity in recent years, especially as massive advancements are made in the fields of data mining and data science. The R language is a relatively newer one, with its development starting in the early 90s. It was created to provide a powerful tool for analysis and data visualization while …

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Zoom Interview Tips to Help You Land a Tech Job

We won’t sugarcoat it—it can be incredibly disheartening and frustrating to be a job seeker right now. But whether you’re a recent graduate, were recently laid off, or are just sick of your current position, it’s still possible to land …

How College Alternatives Focus on Job Readiness

More than just a buzzword, job readiness is the secret sauce to thriving in a career. Last week, we discussed the importance of job readiness in higher education programs. This week, we’re dissecting the ways college alternatives are a step …

What is a Phone Screen? 4 Tips for Your Next Recruiter Call

So, you’ve scored a phone interview and you’re getting ready to impress the hiring manager? First of all, congrats on making it to the first round of the interview and hiring process! You could be well on your way to …

How to Dress for a Tech Job Interview

Our industry has a reputation for all things casual. You’ve likely heard the jokes about tech companies offering in-office beer taps, bean bag chairs, and video game rooms. While there may be some truth in these memes, don’t forget – …

How to Upskill to a Job in Tech

Technology moves at lightning speeds, creating new trends, demands, and opportunities in the job market. These rapid shifts make upskilling an increasingly crucial part of the tech industry, especially for those aspiring to climb the professional ladder. But what is …

How to Prepare for a Technical Interview

Are you considering applying to tech jobs? Or do you already have a technical interview coming up? Let’s face it, technical interviews can be overwhelming even for the most experienced candidates. Many organizations take applicants through several rounds of interviews, …

How to Deal with Stress During a Job Hunt

Excitement. Disappointment. Anger. Fear. Hope. Self-doubt. These are just a few of the emotions you likely feel during a typical job hunt. Riding this emotional rollercoaster, especially when combined with financial uncertainty, is a sure recipe for stress. Stress negatively …

How to Answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” Job Interview Question

When it comes to infamous job interview questions, it’s hard to beat the classic, “Tell me about yourself.” It takes a mere seven seconds for the hiring manager to form their first impression of you. Since it’s frequently the first …

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So You’ve Got a Responsive Website. Now What?

Whether you’re the designer or business owner of a newly responsive website, there’s something incredibly satisfying about resizing that browser window. You watch the page resize itself, adjust and transform to fit any resolution you can throw at it – …

Should You Switch from a Responsive Website to an App?

People who aspire to boost the success of their businesses need to stay on top of technological trends as well as the industry in which they operate in. In today’s generation of mobile users with short attention spans, it’s important …

Pros and Cons of Crowdsourcing for Web Design

Crowdsourcing, a term derived from the merging of ‘crowd’ and ‘outsourcing’, first came to prominence in 2006 and its use has grown rapidly in tandem with the growth of the online population. Crowdsourcing differs from outsourcing as knowledge, services or …