It’s safe to say that personal development books have a bit of a bad reputation. What comes to mind are diet books that promise you’ll lose 25 pounds in 2 weeks without having to exercise. Or perhaps spiritual or relationship books that’ll help you find love in 17 easy steps. Sure, there are books like… Read More
Every year, LinkedIn combs its database and reviews billions of interactions between professionals and companies to line up some of the most important skills employers are hiring for. According to its most recent list, skills like cloud computing, mobile development, and data science will be in high demand in almost every industry for years to… Read More
The working world is changing rapidly. While long-term careers at just one or two companies are slowly becoming a thing of the past, freelancing has become more prevalent than ever. In 2015 alone, nearly 1 in 3 Australians carried out some form of freelance or contract work. The reasons for the growth in the gig… Read More
It’s been five years since Massive Open Online Courses first emerged, and since then they’ve become a popular option for those who already have a traditional education, but are looking to keep their learning going and enhance or update their current skill set. In fact, one study found that the typical MOOC student is older… Read More
The job landscape is changing rapidly. Ever-evolving technology, the rise of the gig economy, and dwindling job stability mean that students can’t always anticipate which career they’ll be pursuing a few years down the road. In order to make sure they are “innovation ready” rather than “college ready,” students should be taught to think outside… Read More
As many of today’s industries become increasingly reliant on the internet and other digital services, it’s no surprise that the rise in demand for skill in these areas has led to an increase in hype and interest in becoming a software developer. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has determined that the employment of software… Read More