Career Change

After spending 15 years as a social worker, the pandemic motivated Seth Blanchard to try something he'd always wanted to at Flatiron School - software engineering. Since graduating from the program, Seth is working as an Associate Customer Solutions Engineer.

The thought of beginning a career change can be incredibly overwhelming, leaving some stuck in the research phase for years. Here are 6 tips for taking action and moving forward when you are ready for a change.

The admissions process for Flatiron School includes an assessment test. Here's insider tips on how to pass the admissions assessment.

The 75% rule says "if you can do 75% of the job - apply." You don’t need to have 100% of the skills, traits, and abilities that the job description lists to apply for the role or secure an interview.

If you want to break into tech, transferable skills can help you land a new job, no matter how “unmatched” your skill set might appear to be. A deep dive into your experiences may reveal that you have far sought-after transferable skills than you thought.

Even with no experience, you can learn the skills needed to become a data analyst. Here's a step-by-step guide to start your new career.