As you’re researching careers in software engineering, you may have run across QA and wondered, what does QA stand for? QA stands for quality assurance, and it’s a large part of the software development process. Without it, there’s a chance companies would ship products that didn’t work at all! Because QA is part of software …
Rachel Pelta is the Head Writer at Forage. She was a Content Specialist at FlexJobs, writing articles for job seekers and employers who wanted to learn more about the world of flexible and remote work.
Before changing careers, Rachel worked in social services, helping ex-offenders find jobs. She conducted outreach to employers, taught clients how to search for jobs, and assisted with resume writing. As a supervisor she led a team of 15 direct reports, hired new staff, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders.
Her work has been featured in Fast Company, HR News, The Ladders, MSN, and Money Talks News.
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When you log into your streaming service, have you ever wondered how the service seems to know exactly what you want to watch? Or, conversely, why it suggests shows and movies you wouldn’t have picked on your own? It’s all thanks to machine learning. Machine learning is training computer models to predict outcomes. This happens …
With all the talk of artificial intelligence right now (ChatGPT anyone?), it may seem like becoming a machine learning engineer is the smart career move. And it might be if you’re willing to build up your skill set and have the patience to pursue an advanced education. Ready to learn how to become a machine …
Informational interviews put you in the driver’s seat. They are phenomenal opportunities to find out more about a job, career path, industry, or company you’re interested in. But any interview is often only as good as the questions the interviewer asks. And in the informational interview, that’s you! When creating your list of informational interview …
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When it comes to choosing a career, there are plenty of ways to learn more about it before you take the next step. You can take classes, read about it, or even try a virtual job simulation. One other excellent way to learn more about a job, industry, or organization is through an informational interview. …
When you think of intelligence, do you think of it as a fixed trait — that the intellect someone is born with is all the intellect they’ll ever have? Or do you think of intelligence as something you can grow and develop if you’re willing to learn? While there may not be a definitive scientific answer …
When you think of Adobe, you may think of .pdfs or of Photoshop. And while it’s true these are some of the main products, Adobe is so much more as a company. Adobe got its start working with digital fonts and has grown into a worldwide company that provides creative software used nearly everywhere. If …
Considering that we spend approximately 40 hours out of every week on the job (that’s over 2,000 work hours a year!), working for a company with a healthy culture is essential. It helps you perform at your best and can improve your future career prospects. But if you’ve never thought about a company having a …
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You’re overjoyed that you’ve been invited to interview. Only, instead of receiving a typical job interview email for a phone screen or live interview, you’ve been asked to complete a one-way interview, and now you’re confused. If interviewing is a two-way street, what the heck is a one-way interview? One-way interviews are an efficient method …
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At its most basic, a certificate is proof of something. It could be that you had perfect attendance or are an excellent swimmer. And if you thought your days of earning certificates had passed, think again! Throughout your career, you’ll likely pursue all kinds of certificates. And you’ll want to make your boss, recruiters, and …