Career growth

Career growth in software development and engineering roles is about more than just climbing the corporate ladder; it’s also about personal and professional development, continuous learning, and adapting to new challenges and opportunities. In the fast-paced world of technology, staying relevant and competitive requires a proactive approach to career management. Whether you’re just starting out in the tech industry, aiming to advance your current role, or seeking to pivot into new opportunities, gain valuable insights and practical advice to help you achieve your career goals.

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5 tips to supercharge your developer career in 2024

From mastering prompt engineering to leveraging AI for code security, here’s how you can excel in today’s competitive job market.

Hard and soft skills for developers coding in the age of AI

While AI revolutionizes software development, it still relies on developers to pilot its use. In this blog, we’ll cover the skills that developers need to have for navigating this new AI-powered coding frontier.

How to get in the flow while coding (and why it’s important)

Explore what flow state entails, its benefits, and three tips for reaching it the next time you code.

Keeping up with big shifts in tech

Deciding whether or not to adopt a tool can be hard enough, but what about when it seems to break the paradigms you know?

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9 tips to go from attendee to speaker at a tech conference

Here’s what you need to know to write a compelling session proposal and get on stage.

After the offer: staying in tech long-term

Tech can be a tricky industry (to say the least). We talked with three tech professionals who share why they stay, what has helped them the most, and the power of switching things up.

Keeping your skillset fresh as a developer

Whether you’re committing 30 minutes or 3 hours a day to learning, consistency is key. Klint Finley asks 3 tech professionals at different stages in their career for more advice.

Making technical interviews better for everyone

How to interview for skill, not spare time.

How GitHub does take home technical interviews

We believe our technical interviews should be as similar as possible to the way we work at GitHub.

Career tips for beginner developers

Advice on fundamentals, picking languages to learn, social media presence, interviewing, and more

How to make the most out of a mentoring relationship

Tips from our developer advocates on how and why to find a mentor.

Introducing GitHub Global Campus

Calling all students! Get the most out of your GitHub Education experience by joining the GitHub student community on our new digital campus.

Let’s talk about tech internships

Are you a student developer looking to land an internship? We’ve got answers! We recently sat down with Co.Lab Co-founder Helen Huang on GitHub Campus TV to find out how…

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How to launch a tech career in 2021

How GitHub Education and Major League Hacking have teamed up to bridge the gap between school and work.

Introducing the new Campus Advisors program

GitHub Campus Advisors are teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching with Git and GitHub. Whether or not they come from a technical background, they’re deeply passionate about technology and sharing…

Introducing the New (and Improved!) Campus Experts Program

What we look for from applicants, plus an overview of how the application process works.

Veterans Day spotlight: Finding careers and camaraderie through code

Today in America, it’s Veterans Day, a federal holiday to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a veteran myself, I know that honoring veterans is…

2020 GitHub Universe Micro-Mentoring Application

We’re thrilled to announce an opportunity to connect with employees at GitHub during GitHub Universe. This year, Universe will take place virtually December 8-10 and we’d love to “see” you…