Flatiron School Blog

With the holidays right around the corner, retailers are preparing for a busy shopping season. Here are three challenges retailers should be prepared to tackle this shopping season.

The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching, and retailers are ramping up operations in preparation for the biggest retail events of the year. With sales shifting to online, retailers need to evolve their digital storefronts to keep up with modern shopping trends.

For new graduates wondering how to choose an employer, Career Coach Andrea Towe recommends 6 steps - starting with introspection to identify your interests. That way, she says, you'll have a better chance of finding the right job for you.

Traditionally, when thinking of a Product Design career that spans decades, the “career ladder” comes to mind. This refers to picking an entry-level job at a company and staying there for the majority of your working years, with the goal of progressing into a high-ranking position. This rag-to-riches narrative however does not reflect the current market. 

Flatiron School, a top provider of technical education and talent, has launched its 5-day Enterprise Cybersecurity Program, a comprehensive learning experience designed to equip organizations’ entry-level tech talent with essential cybersecurity skills and the capacity to act as a unit. 

Allison Anzalone began her career in biology - getting a Bachelors and working as a Vet Tech and a Patient Care Technician in a hospital over 9 years. Then, at the age of 31, she enrolled in a Flatiron School Software Engineering program.