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Leaving Tech for Teaching
5/1/2015
It’s not an easy decision to change careers from a technical field to teaching, where the personal satisfaction is likely to eclipse the monetary rewards. -
Taking Your Tech Skills to Healthcare
5/15/2015
If you have been working in technology you probably already have heard there is a high demand for IT professionals. As organizations steadily become more digitized, skilled technical employees are needed to fill a variety of roles. Healthcare is one industry looking to add IT talents. -
From quantum computing and smartphones to every bit of code and digital device in between, given our society’s reliance on and obsession with technology, there’s little doubt tech jobs will dominate the workforce in the very near future—that is, if the robots still allow us to work.
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Information and communications technology (ICT) businesses, along with other types of tech companies routinely come to D.C. to put down roots and pursue the many opportunities that await.
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After COVID-19 shut the country down last year, primary industries in D.C., such as tourism and hospitality, took a massive hit. The tech space industry leaders have been able to pivot and continue operations.
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Technology makes up a significant portion of the D.C. job market—according to the Census Bureau's classifications, the tech sector comprises 31,000 jobs.
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So you want to become more tech-savvy? Improve your skill set in these certain areas to help you in your current job…or to help you land a new one.
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Gone are the days when podcasts acted as hidden little gems for the particularly tech savvy crowd. Now they provide a seemingly endless source of information, opinion, and entertainment. But which ones are actually worth a listen? Find out.
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Top Industries in D.C. Hiring Right Now
8/21/2019
Washington, D.C. is a region booming with career opportunities. Here's a look at the top industries in DC hiring right now. -
What We Learned About The Job Market In 2018
12/17/2018
Believe it or not, 2019 is just around the corner. Before we welcome in a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at what we learned about the job market in 2018 and make some predictions about which trends will continue in the coming months. -
Healthcare, services, managers and tech. And, of course, lawyers. There are many ways to evaluate what’s hot and what’s not in the D.C. job market. No matter how you slice and dice the numbers, though, those five categories are infernos. Here’s why.
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5 Hot Jobs Where Salaries Are Growing
7/24/2019
If you're looking to snag a job with a high salary, Washington D.C. is definitely a city to consider for career options. Here are five of the hottest jobs with growing salaries. -
Securing a Career in Biometrics
7/6/2015
People looking to enter a job field or make a career transition often look to technology. Every industry needs it and, to meet this demand, new tech companies are popping up all the time to fulfill needs or create new solutions. Across the United States, many of the startups currently receiving venture capital funding are rooted in technology.
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Tips for Landing a Job in Cyber Security
6/26/2015
As a tech worker, you probably already know there are many directions you can go. Are you looking for a change? -
Once the pandemic became a reality, legal services initially came to a screeching halt. Going forward, people providing legal services will need to acquire, nurture, and hone different skills. Read on to learn more!
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Top Digitally Focused Careers
8/6/2020
Long gone are the days when computer savviness automatically meant you were destined for a career in IT. Check out some of the hottest digitally focused careers! -
Virtual happy hour networking events are growing in popularity as people seek to connect with new contacts and maintain rapport with existing colleagues while maintaining social distancing. The following are tips on effective networking in the virtual world.
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Generation X—ironically—receives media attention for being the forgotten or "leapfrog" generation. If you're a member of Generation X and seeking to transition careers, here are some things to keep in mind.
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Even in our high-tech age, email is still a preferred way to communicate. Protect your professional reputation by knowing how to respond to that email you shouldn't have hit send on. Here's our take on dealing with an awkward situation.
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Are You Seeking a Job or a Career?
3/10/2016
Finding a job focuses on short-term goals (with potential for long-term if the right choices are made), and a career is all about planning and following a specific path. Choices made now affect the direction you'll be taking tomorrow. It all depends on where you want to be.