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Skills Roundup: Technical Interview Prep

Tech employers are looking for candidates with the right mix of technical skills, soft skills like collaboration and adaptability, and a portfolio that highlights their work. A critical first step in starting a career in information technology is passing the technical interview. Read the roundup below for tips: Career advice for technical interviews (opens in

Skills Roundup: Incorporating Soft Skills into Tech Curriculum

As educators prepare students with the technical chops needed to succeed in today’s increasingly digital workplace, employers are also emphasizing the need for soft skills like teamwork, communication, and creativity. Washington’s community and technical college information technology programs prepare students for careers with a mix of technical skills, practical hands-on learning, and professional skills. How

Skills Roundup: Soft Skills for 2021

Companies in every sector are increasingly valuing soft skills in the workplace. These skills – communication, collaboration, motivation, and creativity, among others – have become critical as companies look to improve productivity and profits. In the rapidly-changing technology sector, people with these skills can adapt, learn, and grow – traits that are highly valued by

Technology hiring in 2021

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are ongoing and frequently changing, and both industries and workers remain unsure about what the future holds. The technology industry has its own set of unique challenges during this period. With the increased reliance on technology and tools to facilitate virtual work, learning, and socializing, there’s been increased demand


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