Stand Out in Your IT Interview: How to Showcase Your Soft Skills

You did it! You are at the end of your technology education, and have been actively applying and interviewing for a new job in IT. You have an impressive resume, all the right training and certifications, maybe even a portfolio that showcases your skills. You know you have the technical skills needed to complete the job, but is it enough? When the average job post receives 250 resumes, you’ll need to show off your best assets through not only your hard skills but also your soft skills.

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With so many choices available to students when it comes to IT career training, it helps to get an insider’s perspective on the effectiveness of each program. Here we’ve collected student and alumni feedback and ratings from several sources to share with you.

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How to Prepare for Coding Bootcamp

No matter what the endeavor, it helps to be prepared. And this definitely rings true If you are contemplating attending a coding bootcamp. Even if you are attending a bootcamp that doesn’t require attendees to have any prior coding experience, you will be better positioned to get the most out of the experience if you do some kind of preparation beforehand. But what’s the best way to prepare? While much will depend on the relative experience of each individual, we can take a look at some general tips that can help everyone get prepared for their individual coding bootcamp. What is a coding bootcamp?

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It’s time for veterans to go back to bootcamp.

But we’re not talking about military bootcamp. We’re talking about coding bootcamps that can help veterans gain the skills they need to start satisfying, high-earning careers in the tech industry.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 63% of unemployed veterans fall in the 18-54 age group – prime working years when a stable, satisfying job can make a huge difference towards enjoying a better quality of life. This shows that transitioning from military service to the civilian lifestyle can be difficult.

Civilian lifestyle is much different than what veterans tend to be accustomed to, and although job opportunities are out there, not all veterans find themselves properly equipped. However, technology presents veterans an opportunity to build a career in a rapidly-booming industry by learning to code.

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Whether you’re someone looking to change careers or advance in your field, today’s competitive job market makes it imperative to stand out in the hiring process. With the ever-growing ways to go about your job search, knowing where to start and how to stand out can be overwhelming.  Take a look at these five steps to guide you on a successful job search that can land you that dream job.

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Are you considering a career in technology but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t worry— you’ve come to the right place!

We totally understand that working towards a new career path can be scary, but we also know that there are endless reasons why people decide that working in technology is a good fit for them. Not only is the IT industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, but it offers some of the most versatile job opportunities, high-paying salaries, and long-lasting job security.

So, if you think you want a career in technology, how do you start?

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If you’re a veteran, you likely have personal qualities that help you stand apart from other job applicants. When you serve in the armed forces, you have to be disciplined, focused, and willing to get the job done— no matter what it takes. Over the past several years, countless tech companies have made it their mission to hire more veterans. Through the Joining Forces program, a national initiative implemented in 2011, more than 1.2 million jobs were filled by former members of the military and their spouses. Companies such as Amazon, Sprint, Boeing, Tesla, and Hewlett-Packard hired thousands of workers as a result of this program.

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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: can Centriq really teach IT-skills like networking or coding in just four months?

It’s a fair question! If we weren’t already in the biz, our ears would totally perk up if someone told us we could become a fully trained IT professional in just four months. And to be fair, we’d be a little skeptical, too.  In a world with information-overload, it can be hard to distinguish what’s a sales pitch and what’s valuable information.  The good news? That’s what we’re here for: to break it down without all the glitz, glitter and fancy marketing terms. So, is a four month training program too good to be true?Read More

Think-Piece by Centriq Instructor Jenna Beckett

A career change is a scary leap. One of the biggest deterrents keeping individuals from making such a leap is arguably the thought that they “would have to start from scratch”. However, is that reality? Actually, is that even possible?

From the first day of your first job, you start crafting your lens of professional experience. Each lesson learned, each achievement, and each failure adds a new filter to your lens. When you decide to make a career change, you do not automatically reset your filter. You are still looking at the world with the professional perception that started being developed on day one. Therefore, the line of thought that says you will have to start from scratch seems inherently flawed.Read More

We’ve all heard an inspirational career quote at some point in our lives, whether it’s “do what you love and you won’t work a day in your life,” or “if you can dream it, do it.”  And while a solid Walt Disney quote can be good for the soul, it’s tough determining what’s clich and what’s valuable career advice.

It’s safe to assume that we’d all love to find a job that aligns with our passions, assuming you’ve already identified what those passions are. But what if you’re not sure what you actually love doing? It’s a fair concern – if you’ve spent years in a career that’s crushed your spirit, it’s easy to forget what you enjoy doing.

So, how do you start identifying your passions and turn them into a profession?Read More