Industry Insights

Want a Job in Tech? Here Are 4 Tips to Get Started

Pursuing a career in tech is an exciting, ever-evolving journey with a myriad of benefits and opportunities for growth. The tech industry today spans more niches than ever before. From pet-tech to agriculture-tech to data-heavy warehouses, the impact software has …

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Dear Recent College Grads, Here’s How to Write a Great Cover Letter

A job search can quickly become a full-time job on its own. As a recent graduate looking for your next step, you might be tempted to attach your resume and click apply without bothering to send an accompanying cover letter. …

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Who’s Hiring? 9 Orgs Working to Support Individuals with Disabilities

July 26th, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the landmark civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With the signing of the ADA, discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life became …

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Who’s Hiring? | 5 Orgs Fighting for Racial Justice

Though it may still seem far off, the current pandemic will eventually end and many of us will come out of this with more strength and bravery than we may have realized we were capable of. But the stark reality …

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5 Soft Skills Every Software Engineer Needs

Pop culture stereotypes depict computer programmers as non- client-facing, socially awkward office drones relegated to the basement office. However, the most successful software engineers are not only incredible problem-solvers; they’re seasoned communicators, empathizers and, yes, leaders. Like in any industry, …

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What the Social-Impact Sector Can Learn from Silicon Valley

As the home of many of the world’s fastest growing startups, Silicon Valley has become synonymous with a culture of innovation and discovery. Businesses have adopted startup techniques for success, and many nonprofits are following suit. Though mission-driven social-impact organizations …

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2019 Hiring Insights | Part 2, Resumes

Earlier this year, we asked 105 hiring managers and HR professionals to share their insights into the hiring process.

They came back to us with everything from their take on resume length to how much time they really spend reviewing …

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What Is Data Analytics?

There has never been a more exciting time to work with data. The data analytics industry is predicted to reach almost $78 billion by 2023, and by 2020, there will be an estimated 2.7 million jobs open for data analysts …

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A Liberal Arts Major’s Path to Data Science

We recently sat down with Esme Gaisford, a senior quantitative data analyst at Pandora, to discuss her transition into the field, the Springboard connection that helped her land her current job, and the advice she has for aspiring data scientists.

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4 Benefits of Taking a Gap Year before Med School

If you are heading into medical school, it can be a daunting scene. You will be looking at years of hard work. You will have little down time. And the reality is, taking a gap year is a great idea. …

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