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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.

How to Land Your First Entry-Level Job in the Tech Industry

Read full article written by Amanda Li on Masterschool page

Landing your first entry-level role can feel a bit like riding a rollercoaster. It’s both exhilarating yet completely nerve-wracking at the same time. 

Whether it’s your first job in the …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Nintendo of America 2025 Summer internship positions are now OPEN! (Due December 1st, 2024)

Internships at Nintendo of America offer hands-on work experience, networking opportunities and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be part of a team committed to putting smiles …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Careers in UX/UI Alumni Panel

Attend this virtual panel to hear from UW alumni working in UX/UI design and research roles. Hosted by the UW Career & Internship Center and UW Alumni Association, this event is a chance to talk with Huskies who have walked …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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46 Companies Hiring Data Scientists

Read the full article by Margo Steines on Built In. Start reading below…

With the rise of big data, companies need skilled professionals who can transform massive amounts of data into valuable business insights. Data scientists’ work fuels business intelligence

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship (Deadline Jan 21, 2025)

We’re excited to announce that the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship application for the 2025 cohort is now open! The application deadline is January 21, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST). Tell your students to get started preparing their application documents now …

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

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

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

Animation Fundamentals and Careers

Taught by David Andrade
Animation is an exciting career path that touches all the media you use today: games, television, corporate media, even theme…

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…

Defining Your Data Career Path

Taught by Kate Strachnyi
In this course, Kate Strachnyi, one of the data world’s leading voices, shows you what data career options exist and…

Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics

Taught by Robin Hunt
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey as a data analyst? Whatever your goals, you don’t…

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…

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…

Prepare for Your Data Science Interview

Taught by Ben Sullins
If you’re looking for work as a junior data analyst, engineer, or scientist, this course gives you the best techniques…

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

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  • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering Northeastern University Seattle
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K Gupta

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  • 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

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  • Software Developer Amazon
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Featured Resources

Resource Guide: Diversity in Software Engineering & Development

Explore 200+ strategies & resources for underrepresented groups in the tech industry! This “how-to” guide is designed to help everyone …

Candid Career

Explore careers with access to over 6,000 videos on Candid Career.

Search for careers by major or occupation and hear …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Career Guide to Cybersecurity

The digital world is a dangerous place. Cybercriminals seek to steal financial information and money; damage or destroy data, or …

Vault Career Guide to Information Technology, Fourth Edition
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 …