The Momentum Blog: CAREER CHANGE
Expert advice, handy resources, and how-tos for career changers and tech teams.

Tom Morris’s Software Engineering Career Path from the Railroad to Railinc
Tom Morris shares his journey with Momentum in his quest from railroad foreman to developer at Railinc.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Software Engineer
Associate software engineer and Momentum graduate Chloe Mintel gave us an inside look at her day-to-day life at insightsoftware in our latest “Day in the Life” installment. Learn more and watch the recording here.

A Day in the Life of a Technical Success Engineer
Technical success engineer and Momentum graduate Adam Lindgren gave us an inside look at his day-to-day life at Pendo in our latest “Day in the Life” installment. Learn more and watch the recording here.

The Truth Behind Leaving Your Job for a Career in Tech
There are a lot of factors to consider when leaving your current role. Here, we explore the excitement, hesitation, and fear that you may face when making a career change.

Trent Hurlbut’s Journey to Software Development
Here we explore Momentum graduate Trent Hurlbut's journey from non-profits to software development.

Why Teachers Make Great Software Engineers
Teachers are equipped with many skills needed to succeed as software engineers: problem-solving, time management, communication, the ability to learn, and more. Read more on why teachers make great software engineers here.

Lisa Money’s Inspiring Journey to Become a Sales Engineer
Lisa Money shares how her journey with Momentum led her to her current role as a sales engineer.

How Momentum Supports Women Returning to the Workforce
As a primarily female-run organization, Momentum prides itself on its women-supporting-women mentality. Highlighted here are the inspiring stories of Momentum staff members, Amy Gori and Katie Dunn.

Sarah Wines and Her Journey to Become a Software Developer
Sarah Wines shares her journey with Momentum in her quest to become a software developer.

Remote Interview Tips for Success
With remote interviews becoming the new norm, it’s more important than ever to differentiate yourself from competitors in a now larger applicant pool. In this piece, we outline remote interview tips for success.

Why Customer Service Reps Make Great Software Engineers
Changing career paths can be a daunting task. When making the switch from one career to another, individuals within and outside of the tech industry tend to overlook the multitude of transferable skills they already possess.

Meet Jocelyn: Senior Technical Engineer at Pendo.io and Momentum Graduate
Jocelyn invested in herself by attending the Momentum software engineering course and has been thriving in her career at Pendo.io