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Why Are Nerves a Good Thing?

Do you ever get nervous before you're about to do something big?

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Career Karma Alumni Spotlight: Jessie James

Jessie James | Web Development Jessie James is a History major from the BYU with a life-long passion to end human trafficking. This has led her to conduct extensive research on what she can do to make a real difference and the answer was to gain all the necessary skills to

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IG Live April Guest Speakers

Follow us on Instagram and join the conversations every Wednesday at 12pm MST all throughout the month of March! Mercedes Bent | Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners “As a former operator, my favorite part of working with founders is when it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get the

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Code Talk April Events

We have four exciting Code Talk events this month every Monday at 4pm MST and we want you to join us!   Code Talk is a weekly web development Zoom meetup open to the public! Learn the basics of web development with Ben Turner, software engineer at Fidelity Investments. Check out

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Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with too many tasks in your personal or work life where you feel you can’t proceed and aren’t sure where to start? If you have, this is totally normal and I have good news there are few tips to help you overcome being

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Successful Job Hunt Recipe

Are you in the job hunt process? If so, here are 10 key ingredients to a successful job search! 1. Know your career goals 2. Take time to plan your job-hunt strategy 3. Create a solid resume! 4. Customize each resume to the job you are applying to 5. Network

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IG Live March Guest Speakers

Follow us on Instagram and join the conversations every Wednesday at 12pm MST all throughout the month of March! Wednesday, March 3 Rilee Buttars - CEO of Donde I'm a first-time founder of a fintech/travel startup. My background is in advertising, sociology, film, events, and product management, so naturally,

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Code Talk March Events

We have five Code Talk events this month every Monday at 4pm MST and we want you to join us!  Code Talk is a weekly web development Zoom meetup open to the public! Learn the basics of web development with Ben Turner, software engineer at Fidelity Investments. Check out February's

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Building Women Up - Virtual Women’s Conference Series

We are beyond excited to spend every Tuesday afternoon in March learning from some of the most influential and inspiring women in the industry. RSVP to the events below and join the conversation. Tuesday, March 2 - 12:00 PM  Sara Jones - CEO InclusionPro How Women Rise Reserve your

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Code Talk #019: JavaScript Promises - Recap

Promises are a special kind of JavaScript object which allows for writing asynchronous programs. It can be in one of three states: * Pending * Resolved * Rejected Once changed from an ending state, it can never be changed back. The data stored in a promise can be accessed via a .then() method

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You Belong in Tech Scholarship Winner

We are very excited to announce Del Yarisantos as the winner of the You Belong in Tech full-ride scholarship! We are inspired by your journey so far and can't wait to see all the new things you accomplish after V School. Del's story: "I grew up as a first-generation Asian

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Code Talk February Events

Join us every Monday at 4pm MST for Code Talk – a weekly web development Zoom meetup open to the public! Learn the basics of web development with Ben Turner, software engineer at Fidelity Investments. Check out February's schedule below and make sure to RSVP to each event. Code Talk #022:

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Interview Preparation: Confidence & Body Language

Preparing for an interview can be nerve-racking. In addition to preparing for interview questions and understanding technical jargon, we're here to share some simple exercises you can do to help with confidence. Focus on Body Language Smile :) When we smile, our body releases endorphins that elevate our mood, makes us

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Full-Ride Military + Veteran Scholarship Now Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2ND, 2021 WINNER ANNOUNCED: MARCH 9TH, 2021 After serving in the Armed Forces, beginning a rewarding career is one of the most important steps a veteran can take. Sadly, the expense of attending college or enrolling in a vocational training program can be a major obstacle. We

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IG Live with Miki Reynolds + Spotify Playlist

Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation. Miki Reynolds is the Executive Director of Grid110, an early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit she co-founded in 2014. She has 15 years of experience working in tech, ranging from digital marketing and creative services to software development and e-commerce.

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Principles of Problem Solving - Code Talk Advice

Web development Advice by Ben Turner Code Talk #007 - Problem Solving recap Software developers are problem solvers first, programmers second. Software is simply the tool we use to craft solutions. When faced with a daunting or unfamiliar problem, it is helpful to take a step back, survey the scene,

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IG Live with Rocky Anderson

Before being elected Mayor of Salt Lake City in 1999, Rocky Anderson practiced law for twenty-one years, focusing on the protection of people from governmental and corporate abuses of power, as well as the representation of people injured through the negligence of others or defrauded. He was lead counsel in

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Code Talk January Events

You're invited to join us every Monday at 4pm MST for Code Talk – a weekly web development Zoom meetup open to the public! Learn the basics of web development with Ben Turner, software engineer at Fidelity Investments. January 4th, 2021 #018: Typescript Series (6 of 6): Typescript w/React and

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Code Talk December Events

Join us every Monday at 4pm MST for Code Talk – a weekly web development Zoom meetup open to the public! Learn the basics of web development with Ben Turner, software engineer at Fidelity Investments. December 7, 2020 #014: Typescript Series (2 of 6): Basic Types and Syntax This episode will

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Your Job Search Plan of Action

Job searching can be overwhelming. One method that can really help overcome the stress and anxiety is breaking the process down into smaller actions or baby steps. Step 1 - Get organized. Before applying to any position, take a week and get your application packet pulled together. This should include:

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#GetHired Live with V School

Introducing #GetHired, a unique virtual career fair happening THURSDAY, OCT. 29 @ 11 AM - 2 PM MST. V School is teaming up with Mentorli to connect you to worldclass job opportunities. Get excited to learn about technical roles from the recruiters at a diverse array of employers - from hot

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Stand Out to Hiring Managers & Recruiters

Are you not getting called back after submitting your resume for a job? Here are a few tips and tricks to stand out to a recruiter and get a callback. 1. Add a summary to your resume to showcase your skills and what value you bring to the company you're

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CEO at Teachable Learnable Solutions Joining us on IG Live

Charmin N. Rickards is a retired Lieutenant Commander who served over 22 years in the United States Navy. As a Medical Service Corp Officer, Charmin built her sterling reputation as a fair and influential Naval Officer and Leader while serving in a myriad of positions.

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Alumni Stories: Daniel Ruales - Product Manager at Soar.com

"My biggest piece of advice for those wanting to build a career in tech is to have passion. Find something that lights a fire in you and go after it. Also, network your butt off, it's incredibly helpful in tech." - Daniel Ruales | VS Alumni Daniel Ruales, V School Alumni

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IG Live: Inclusion Officer at Zions Bank - Neelam Chand

Neelam Chand is an accomplished diversity, equity, and inclusion expert with a decade of experience of embedding multiculturalism into a business strategy and facilitating critical dialogue on systemic change within a workplace environment. She currently works at Zions Bank as an SVP, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, where she provides workshops