The Momentum Blog
Expert advice, handy resources, and how-tos for career changers and tech teams.
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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.
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5 Mistakes That Can Hinder Your Growth in Tech
Those who are willing to put the time and effort into their tech career have the opportunity to create lasting payoffs. It’s important, however, to avoid these common pitfalls that can trip up even the most well-intentioned individuals.
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Advance Your Tech Career with Mentors and Sponsors
Whether you’re taking on a new role or switching careers entirely, you may feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable. Read on to learn how mentors and sponsors can help combat these feelings and advance your tech career.
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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.
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Tech
Overcoming imposter syndrome in tech can seem like a daunting task. Read on to learn more about IS in tech and how to overcome it.
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From Recruiting to Retaining Top Tech Talent
Top tech talent is in high demand, now more than ever. From recruiting to retaining, top tech talent requires commitment from you and your company.
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3 Steps to Take When Upskilling and Reskilling Your Workforce
Upskilling and reskilling is a business investment. Taking steps to keep the company’s goals front and center throughout the process will better help you highlight what changes are needed in order to achieve those goals.
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Momentum Celebrates Corporate Sponsorship Success with Spencer Health Solutions
Momentum graduate Albany Prince just celebrated her one-year anniversary at Spencer Health Solutions, the same company that sponsored her during her time in the Momentum program.
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Upskilling and Reskilling to Advance DEI at Work
Businesses should take steps toward combating the tech skills gap by providing training opportunities for their current and future employees, and in doing so, can also improve retention rates by helping individuals meet their career goals.
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The Most In-Demand Tech Skills for 2022
The tech job market has made a rapid recovery post pandemic seeing over 43,200 jobs added from March to May 2022. As job growth exceeds even pre-pandemic levels, firms are struggling to find qualified individuals to fill their IT roles.
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Why Upskilling Employees Matters in Tech – Now More Than Ever
In this post, we outline five reasons why upskilling employees matters now more than ever.
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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.