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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.

Internship Cold Email Strategies For Startups And Tech Companies

Original article written by NuReply team and published on NuReply

Landing an internship at a startup or tech company often starts with a well-crafted cold email that cuts through crowded inboxes and captures attention instantly. Unlike traditional applications, cold emailing …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
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SeatGeek Job: Implementation Consultant (remote)

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.

The Implementation Consultant delivers services to onboard SeatGeek clients to our products and features. Working with …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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List of Interview Guides for the Big-Name Tech Companies

Congrats on making it to the interview stage! Take a second to recognize this accomplishment. Now, begin your interview prep using these helpful company guides!

Microsoft

Microsoft Guide

Google

Google Guide

Amazon

Amazon Guide

Spotify

Spotify …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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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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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 …

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Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Featured Classes

Top 10 Skills for AI Engineer/AI Ops Engineers

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

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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

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Student Stories & Advice

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Jiani Huang

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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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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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