Category: Career Development

Can I take you out for coffee and pick your brain?

Career Development — Sep 21, 2021

Coffee, Brains and Advice - exploring the mentor / mentee relationship with dos and don'ts and more tips to succeed in these situations.

6 Tips for Learning How to Code Online

Career Development — Aug 31, 2021

If you were learning a language such as English, Spanish or Japanese, you wouldn’t expect to become fluent in a couple hours right? Or even a couple weeks! Or months! Learning programming languages is similar.

Top Free Resources for Learning How to Code

Career Development — Nov 18, 2020

Cover photo by Christina Truong via StockSnap.io. There has never been a better time to learn how to code. For one, the U.S. Bureau of...

The Designer’s Guide to Moving from Freelance to In-House

Career Development · Job Search — Jan 03, 2018

Being a full time freelance graphic designer has its advantages. You get to be your own boss, work on your own schedule, and be selective...

Social Media 101 for Job Hunting Graphic Designers

Career Development · Job Search — Sep 06, 2017

In the digital age, social media blurs the lines between our professional and personal selves. These networks provide a useful space for keeping in touch...

5 Skills to Power-Up Your Developer Resume

Career Development · Job Search — Aug 30, 2017

It’s hard to imagine a world where we don’t do everything via the internet. From ordering food to buying clothes to booking vacations, technology has...

Your Guide to Non-Awkward Networking

Career Development · Job Search — Aug 09, 2017

Everyone dreads them: the cringe-worthy networking events. You’re never quite in the mood for it, and it’s always (unfortunately) just what you expected. But networking...

Strategies for Side Project Success

Career Development — Jul 05, 2017

Side projects can be a vehicle for personal growth and discovery. Even when the result isn’t long-term financial gain, the education and experience that comes...

Demystifying Public Speaking

Career Development — Jun 21, 2017

The fear of public speaking is widespread, and well known. However, there’s no denying that presenting to an audience can help advance your career, build...