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The Best Entry Level Data Science Jobs for 2021
Data science jobs organize and analyze large amounts of data, and some even use processes like machine learning to come up with solutions and new trends that help drive companies forward. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in data science, then here are some of the best entry-level data science jobs that you should know about. Data Scientist Job Description: Data scientists have a broad range of duties — [...]
Are Remote Work From Home Jobs in Tech Here to Stay?
For those who didn’t have a home office, the dining room table or living room became the new workplace. Zoom meetings became the new way to communicate in fellow groups — often with curious pets as special guests — and new systems were implemented to share work on projects. This month marks a year living through the pandemic, and many of these changes are here to stay. Particularly in the technology [...]
What is Coding and How Do I Start?
What is Coding? Coding can allow someone to create or edit a computer code. To create code on a computer, one must use a programming language, which allows a person to create lines of code and develop what is called a script. Many programming languages can be used to code, from JavaScript to C, to Java and C++. The TIOBE programming community conducts a monthly ranking of the top programming [...]
The Gender Pay Gap in the Technology Industry
Gender Pay Gaps in the Technology Industry The 2020 Gender Gap in Tech Report by Dice used three years’ worth of salary data to analyze and better understand the pay differences between men and women who work in the technology industry. The report found noticeable pay gaps between men and women when it came to location and occupation. According to the report, many states showed that men in tech earned [...]
Why Diversity in the Tech Sector is Crucial for Growth
However, there’s also another side to the coin. Creating new technology bears a great level of responsibility. While it can help make jobs more efficient and easier, technology can also have a harmful impact if variables like inherent gender or racial biases are ignored, especially when considering diversity in the tech sector itself. Creating technology that is positive rather than harmful requires tech companies to make it a priority to [...]
Developing In-Demand Soft Skills to Stand Out From the Pack
Walking into any job interview knowing the ins and outs of in-demand software will lend a lot to landing the position. However, employers aren't just looking for worker drones–they hire people for their in-demand soft skills. They look for employees who will be responsible, easy to work with, and highly trainable. They are looking for people to help the company culture grow. And, they want employees who they think have [...]