Curious about what it takes to start a tech community? Read Microverse alum Wilfried's journey starting a local tech community after gaining international learning experience.
Have you been thinking of making a career change? Read about Microverse alum Carlos, who made the decision to become a software developer after spending 17 years working internationally in Telecoms.
How do you tap into the massive pool of remote job opportunities? Networking is key. Here are 7 top tips to help you get a remote job.
Thinking about a career change? Read Salvador's story about how he went from being a Mechatronic Engineer in Mexico to becoming a Software Developer with Microverse.
Microverse alum, Max Li, from Taiwan has landed two remote roles since he completed Microverse. Here's how he did it and how his career as a software developer is going.
If you're trying to land a remote job, you need to be doing this key thing. In this article we break down just how important networking is to landing a job, and how to do it the right way.
When Alex Shvetsov’s startup failed in 2019 he decided to change career paths and retrain as a software engineer. One year later, he’s a full stack developer for one of the fastest growing tech companies in Europe. Here’s his story.
Is Microverse legit? See what Microverse alumni and current students, from more than 100 countries, have to say about their experience with Microverse.
Ready to dive into a new programming language? This is a guide to choosing which new and fast-growing programming languages you should learn this year.
Physical distancing may not be forever but schools for students of all ages can use it as an opportunity to evolve in ways that will give their students the best chance to succeed.
If you're looking to learn a niche programming language to grow your career in tech, this is for you.
Ready to learn a new programming language? This is a guide to the best programming language to learn when starting your software development career.
Remote pair programming is not so different from traditional pair programming, but the main difference is that it allows you to work with people around the world. Here's how remote pair programming works, and why you should start doing it.
If you're a software developer applying for your first job, having an outstanding portfolio should be one of your main priorities. Here's our advice on how to create the best portfolio possible to help you get hired as a software developer.
As companies settle into operating in remote environments, they open themselves to a new possibility for scaling operations while fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: hiring from a global talent pool. Here’s some of the benefits of that.
Have an upcoming technical interview? Here are some tips for preparing for your coding interview, including the best websites to practice coding and to look for industry insights.
With the growth of the knowledge economy, digital transformations, and the ability the make a huge impact on the world, software developers are in high demand. Here's why you should become a software developer, and how you can become one.
Being a junior developer doesn't mean you can't make a difference. Here's eight tips on how junior developers can contribute to their teams' success despite having little experience.
Every software developer needs mentors to help them on their career journey. In this article, we'll share what those mentors are, and how to find support as a professional software developer.
Trying to improve your emails to land a new job? Here are some tips for emailing potential employers to help you secure your first job as a software developer.
Building a great online reputation is important as a software developer. Here's everything you should be working on if you want to build an online reputation as a software developer, and make a great first impression.
Four career coaches share their insights on how to navigate job searching, networking and interviewing, and how Microverse works with students to land their first programming job and beyond.
We’re shifting our focus, and our students, away from the concept of ‘graduation’ and toward ‘employment’ in order to better align their incentives, and ours, with the ultimate goal - getting a job.
When Musa was looking to improve his skills as a software developer, he joined Microverse. After, he went on to land a remote job working for an international company—here he shares his experience.
Wondering what it takes to get a job at Microsoft? Kevin Mwangi landed a job on the Windows Apps Compatibility Team after completing Microverse in 2019. Here he reflects on his experience at Microverse and how it prepared him for his career at Microsoft.
Freelancing is a great way to dive into junior developer projects. In order to succeed though, you need to apply to the right types of projects or you might end up wasting your time.
The coronavirus pandemic has given companies the opportunity to rebuild and scale in a way that’s smarter and more flexible. It’s time for business leaders to explore how their teams can evolve through remote workers.
Staying motivated while learning to code is definitely not easy. Two Microverse Alumni shared their actionable, inspiring advice for Microverse students and all aspiring software developers.
Being a successful developer goes well beyond your title. James Zhang from Indeed, shares what it's really like to work as a Front-end Developer and what his path to becoming one looked like.
Understanding how Microverse’s no-instructor, peer-to-peer methodology helps prepare students for careers in remote work, and our vision for the future of work and education.
Job searching is never easy but for minorities it can seem even more challenging. Gitlab recruiter, Chantal Rollinson, shares her tips for job searching as a minority in tech, and how to overcome imposter syndrome.
From our learnings over years of building and managing remote teams, we've compiled the most common questions we get asked in order to run them successfully.
Many people switch careers to Software Development later in life or get their first job in tech with no formal training, but how do you sell your non-technical background to a potential employer? Jason shares that and more.
Want to work remotely for global companies? We sat down with Gitlab Software Developer Mario de la Ossa to learn about his journey and advice for becoming a remote developer.
As more teams become permanently remote-first, it’s essential to understand the best practices for remote hiring as your company scales.
As teams settle into the ‘new normal’, we’re bound to see a result that will surprise many: Companies will choose to continue to work remotely after the global pandemic. Here’s why.
Whether you always work from home or are among the millions doing so because of the global pandemic, a good routine is the key to staying balanced, healthy, and productive.
Daniel Tew, Software Developer at Trello, discusses the benefits of getting involved in the developer community for you and your career.
Coronavirus has forced many teams to suddenly work remotely. We shared some helpful tips and tools for how to manage remote teams on short notice.
Companies around the world have become remote due to mandatory social distancing. Here’s how to promote the well-being of your team under difficult circumstances.
Aside from writing great code, what other qualities and attributes do the world’s leading developers have in common?
Thinking about building a remote team? Here are the costs, and benefits, of building remote teams.
We're sharing the hard skills and intangibles to evaluate when hiring a developer for your company so you know what to look out for.
We’ve raised $3.2 million to help close the global gap between talent and opportunity.
Remote work is the single-most transformative labor trend and will help change the world of work as we know it.
We recommend that our students use freelance projects as a stepping stone to getting their first full-time remote job.
Considering joining a coding bootcamp? We've shared the pros and cons of them, and the other ways and places you can learn how to become a software developer.
Want to ace your coding interview? We created this ultimate guide, with the top tips to get you prepared for the coding interview, so you can land your dream job as a software developer.
Learning to code is hard, and a lot of people fail at it, especially those learning online. We're sharing why most people fail at it and how you can persevere.
Microverse has launched our Coded by Her Initiative to empower women globally to launch their tech careers.
We've shared 17 tips and tricks to help you craft an amazing profile on Freelancer.com
An interview on open source, programming languages, a thrilling career, and life in Silicon Valley
Investing in global talent and the future of work
If you're a passionate and smart software developer who wants access to great professional opportunities, you need to play the global game.
Ariel is the founder and CEO of Microverse, an online school for remote software developers.
