Flatiron School Blog
Alumni Stories
Victoria LeBel: Registered Nurse to Software Engineer
Victoria LeBel spent 4 years as a nurse before making the decision to pivot into tech in search of a more creative career path.
Career Advice
Recruiters: Waste Of Time, Or Powerful Allies?
Working with recruiters can be a mixed bag. Here are Career Coach Dyana King's tips for navigating different recruiters and partnering with them to land a job.
Career Advice
Switching Careers With Your Current Employer
For career changers, its often expected that you'll have to switch employers. But, according to Career Coach Andrea Towe, a change is closer than you may think - even at your current employer.
Career Advice
Introspection: The Key To Finding Your Dream Job
For career changers, introspection and knowing oneself are key to choosing the right career path. Here are tips from Career Coach Julie Allen on knowing what you want from your next job.
Career Advice
How To Use Your Value Add To Land A Job
In a market oversaturated with tech talent, standing out is key to landing interviews and offers. Here's Career Coach Noreen Walczak on how to leverage your unique value add in the job search.
Career Advice
The Two Mindsets Job Searchers Need
According to Career Coach Dyana King, finding a job requires two mindsets: the pre-offer, and the post-offer. Here's how, and when, to implement them.
Diversity In Tech
Black History Month | POC in Tech: Five Graduate’s Stories
For POC in tech, it can often feel like they don't belong. These five grad's stories prove otherwise, that yes - POC do belong in tech.