Flatiron School Blog
UX / UI Product Design
Corporate vs. Freelance vs. Start-Up Product Design Career Paths
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.
Alumni Stories
Allison Anzalone: From Vet Tech To Computer Scientist
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.
Career Advice
The Value Of Asking Questions In An Interview
Asking questions at the end of an interview is a key step of the process that the candidate should not overlook and must prepare for. Here's Career Coach Junior Manon's 3 top tips for acing those questions.
Career Advice
Why You Should Consider A Tech-Adjacent Job
In tech-adjacent roles, you may work closely with developers or a technical product, but not do any actual coding. For new graduates, these jobs can be a good opportunity to get their foot in the door of a desired company or industry.
Career Advice
Before The Interview
If you've got an interview coming up, preparing well is the key to success. Here are Career Coach Bill Souders' 5 must-do steps before you walk into the interview room.
Career Advice
How To Structure an Effective Job Search Strategy
If you're looking for a new gig, developing an effective job search strategy can set you up for success and help you land a new job faster. Here's career coach Andrea Towe's 7 tips for structuring your job search.
Data Science
What is the difference between a data analyst and a data scientist?
While data analyst and data scientist roles attract similar types of creative and logical people, their roles do have stark differences. Here's our breakdown of the lines between these often mixed up roles.