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Tech / Data / Gaming

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.

The Best Data Job Simulations on Forage to Jumpstart Your Career

When you’re searching for a data job you want your resume to shine. And while tailoring yours to the job description is a good way to go, you know you’re not the only person who’ll do that. Having experience in …

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Upskill with Tech Showcases on LinkedIn Learning *NEW*

Showcases are your new one-stop destinations for in-demand skill topics, such as AI, Cybersecurity, Software Development, and Leadership & Management.

Showcases include: courses to get started, advanced courses, then certification-based courses

This new feature of LinkedIn Learning helps organize your …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Expert Advice for Scoring a Career in Gaming (Handshake Campus to Career Panel)

If you’ve ever played a game that simply took your breath away and wondered how you could do it for a living, you’re in the right place. During a recent student event, Handshake brought together industry experts to discuss how …

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Handshake
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Business Leaders Share 10 New-Grad Job Hunting Mistakes

To debunk common misconceptions fresh graduates have about the job market, we’ve gathered ten insightful responses from professionals including founders and managers. From understanding that a major doesn’t dictate a career path to realizing a degree doesn’t guarantee job success, …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Peace Corps and STEM Panel

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make a lasting impact. Join us to learn about the challenging, rewarding, and inspiring moments of service from returned Peace …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Featured Classes

Job Interview Strategies for UX Designers

Taught by Diane Cronenwett
UX design job interviews evaluate a candidate’s creative aptitude and talent for design thinking. As a result, they often contain…

Planning a Career in User Experience

Taught by Cory Lebson
User experience is a rewarding career. Successful UX professionals can improve technology so that it is more efficient, effective, and…

Certificate in Localization

Taught by UW Continuum College
The software business is a huge and growing segment of the global economy, as governments and industries throughout the world…

Certificate in Game Design

Taught by UW Continuum College
If you grew up passionate about gaming, becoming a professional game designer might be your dream job. But being an…

Game Design Foundations: 1 Ideas, Core Loops, and Goals

Taught by Brenda Romero
Great games create compelling experiences and transport us to worlds strikingly different from our own. It’s no wonder that many…

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

Taught by Martin Kemka
The revolution in data science has transformed, for better or worse, the way companies do business in the last few…

Writing a Tech Resume

Taught by Emma Bostian
When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows…

Applied Machine Learning: Foundations

Taught by Derek Jedamski
Anyone who can write basic Python is capable of fitting a simple machine learning model on a clean dataset. The…

Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps

Taught by Jungwoo Ryoo
The career opportunities in data science, big data, and data analytics are growing dramatically. If you’re interested in changing career…

Student Stories & Advice

Darshil Shah

Student Stories & Advice
  • Product Manager Microsoft
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Belle W

Student Stories & Advice
  • Associate Analyst - Pricing and Revenue Management United Airlines
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Adrian An

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering Northeastern University Seattle
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K Gupta

Student Stories & Advice
  • Electrical Engineering University of Washington
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Trisha P

Student Stories & Advice
  • Data Science University of Washington
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Jiani Huang

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Science in Information University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Ria Antony

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters of Information Management and Systems University of California, Berkeley
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Jared Lim

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master's in Computer Science Georgia Institute of Technology
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Emily Au

Student Stories & Advice
  • Business Systems Analyst
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William Lacrampe

Student Stories & Advice
  • Structural Analyst I Blue Origin
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John Nguyen

Student Stories & Advice
  • Implementation Consultant Fast Enterprises
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William Siauw

Student Stories & Advice
  • Software Developer Amazon
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Featured Resources

Nethubb  

Nethubb makes it easy to start building your professional network to be discovered for career opportunities. They provide you the …

Tips for Job Searching in Handshake – Tech/Data/Gaming

With thousands of jobs and internships for students on Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for …

Virtual Interview Practice

StandOut is a mock video interviewing platform.  There are 5 interviews related to this interest community!  When you click on …

In Demand Skills for Information Tech, Data & Gaming Careers
Non-Tech Jobs in Tech

Not all roles in technology companies require STEM skills. Salary platform Contently describes some popular niches for those who don’t …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Information Technology Consulting Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Internet Services and Security Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Telecommunications Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Engineering Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Computer Hardware Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …