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Welcome to the Tech / Data / Gaming Interest Community!

Members of this community use their quantitative, design, and communication skills to tackle complex, multi-faceted problems in a wide range of disciplines.  Many careers in Tech, Gaming and Data start from a foundation in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and fluency in one or more of these areas is an asset.  However, many employers cite communication, collaboration, and lateral thinking skills as being as important as coding or data analysis.  Other key skills in these fields include self-advocacy, basic knowledge of business principles, fluency in foreign or computing languages, quantitative reasoning, and communicating ideas concisely and clearly.

These careers can be faced-paced, ever-changing, and unpredictable.  Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to) analyst, designer, developer, coder, software / hardware engineer, specialist, and technician, often in companies that specialize in gaming, technology, mobile apps, business development, consulting robotics, hardware, data, and the web.

7 IT Career Paths and How to Get Started in 2026

Article written by Coursera Staff on Coursera

Working in IT can mean a variety of different things. You can work in computer support, cybersecurity, data, cloud computing, and other areas.

Key takeaways

IT career paths often begin in entry-level roles, …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Ai2: Research Internship, Robotics

Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.
*Compensation dependent on current …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Leland Webinar: The Perfect Tech Resume (May 20th, 2:30pm-3:00pm)

About the event

Most tech resumes don’t get rejected — they get ignored. They read like job descriptions instead of proof of impact, and they disappear into the ATS before a human ever sees them. Join me for a hands-on session …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Panel: Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips [4/8]

Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips

Apr 8, 2026 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT

Zoom

Many academics are interested in industry positions, but the path to securing one is not always clear. In this 90-minute panel discussion, …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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The Fastest-Growing IT Jobs & How to Get Them

Original article written by Philip D. Adams and published on University of Maryland Global Campus

According to the latest Employment Projections 2024-2034 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), our economy is expected to produce 5.2 million jobs …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Featured Classes

Top 10 Skills for AI Engineer/AI Ops Engineers

Taught by Ben Sullins
Check out the Top 10 Skills series, where career experts and LinkedIn Learning instructors walk you through the most important…

Learning Power BI Desktop

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Power BI Desktop—the powerful data analysis and visualization software from Microsoft—can help you get more insights from your data, whether…

Data Analytics for Students

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Curious about how data actually drives decisions in the real world? This course—designed specifically for students—offers a practical, approachable entry…

Big Data in the Age of AI

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Explore the integral relationship between big data and artificial intelligence in this comprehensive course. In this course, Barton Poulson—a professor,…

The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health

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Data analytics plays an increasingly pivotal role in how we go about managing our healthcare systems and personal health. This…

Building and Maintaining Your UX Design Portfolio

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Creating and maintaining a compelling UX design portfolio is never an easy, straightforward task. What should you include? How can…

Tech Career Skills: Searching, Interviewing, and Landing a Job

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Too many engineers focus on building hard technical skills, but do not receive the guidance or coaching necessary to make…

Planning a Career in User Experience

Taught by Cory Lebson
Successful UX professionals help improve technology so that it’s more efficient, effective, and satisfying for users. But where does a…

Student Stories & Advice

Maggie O’Brien

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  • Data Science University of Washington Information School
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Jiani Huang

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  • Master of Science in Information University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Ria Antony

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  • Masters of Information Management and Systems University of California, Berkeley
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Jared Lim

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  • Master's in Computer Science Georgia Institute of Technology
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