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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.

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The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.

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Recruiting Timelines (Industry Guide for Internships + Full Time)

Original article written by Princeston University and published on Princeston University Center for Career Development

Not all organizations recruit in the same way or at the same time. Learn the busiest periods by career field, how organizations recruit and where …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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