by GC-Marketing | Oct 1, 2016 | Diversity in Tech, Guides & Advice
At Grand Circus, our committed to diversity is embedded in everything we do. From our core values to student and employee recruitment, we work hard to ensure we’re recognizing talent from every background. We’ve spent much of this year working closely with...
by GC-Marketing | Aug 8, 2016 | Diversity in Tech, Guides & Advice
Diversity gets talked about a lot in tech circles. It’s not a new issue but one that has become especially topical since Google’s famous (and damning) 2014 employee survey. The survey results laid bare Google’s record on diversity; only 30% of Google’s workforce are...
by GC-Marketing | Jul 27, 2016 | Careers in Tech, Guides & Advice
One of my many roles at Grand Circus was Director of Marketing and Admissions. This meant it was my job to create ways for people to learn more about Grand Circus, our work and ultimately decide if a coding bootcamp was right for them. So about a year and a half ago,...
by GC-Marketing | Jan 5, 2016 | Guides & Advice
We’re taught to believe that there is a logical progression when it comes to our careers, that there are just certain things you can’t do in entry-level positions. One of those things is undoubtedly speaking at conferences. Conference speakers, in this...
by GC-Marketing | Dec 29, 2015 | Guides & Advice, Technologies & Coding Languages
It’s never too soon to teach your kids to code! Introducing basic programming skills can be challenging if you yourself are new to coding. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources both online and off that parents can share with their kids to help them begin...
by GC-Marketing | Nov 16, 2015 | Careers in Tech, Guides & Advice
An elevator pitch is a brief and persuasive sales pitch, something you could start and close during the duration of an elevator ride. You can use elevator pitches for all sorts of things, like your flashy startup idea or your new dog walking business, but in our...