Wow, it’s been awhile since I updated this blog! In the past few months, I’ve taken on a part-time temp job, started a grassroots group, and most relevant to this blog, I’ve gained a solid grasp of Javascript. I know
Tips for Cleaning Up Data in Excel
Cleaning up the data is a key step in the data analysis process. In almost all the job interviews I’ve landed, data quality has been mentioned as an important component of the position. A mistake in the data set can
Preparing for Spring 2015
It’s been a rough year. Seven months following my graduation and I remain unemployed. I’ve had a few leads that led to interviews in the past two months, but none of them panned out. On the other hand, in 2014
When You Don’t Need School
I learned a lot during college. How to communicate effectively to an audience, how to critically evaluate an issue, how to work on a team and how to work by myself. My education improved me as a person and was
Blend Conf, User Experience, and My Current Career Path
On Friday, I drove to Charlotte to attend Blend Conf, a conference featuring speakers on web development, design, and user experience. While I learned a lot about web development at this event, it also reminded me why I wanted to
Five Lessons I’ve Learned While Learning to Code
Learning a new skill, especially one as complex as programming, can be frustrating at times. Keeping the following in mind allows me to stay motivated and reduce anxiety while learning to code. 1) Know the fundamentals first. For me, the most frustrating part
It’s Ok To Give Up
Sometimes, there is nothing more liberating and fulfilling than giving up a dream. Since I completely and totally gave up my goal of a PhD, I’ve been accomplishing so much more. I’ve been socializing regularly and learning something new every
On Getting There
The hardest part about changing career goals is, of course, figuring out exactly how to do it. I’m used to the idea that getting a certain type of job means getting a certain type of degree. That’s not really necessary
Learn HTML and CSS for Free
There’s a lot that goes into building an interactive webpage. I’m investing some money in Thinkful and Treehouse in order to learn all the skills I need to be a great web developer. However, if you just want to learn
Warm-Up Coding Exercises
There’s no better way to master a skill than lots of practice. It can be difficult to figure out how exactly to go about practicing web development, especially when starting out. A general tip is “build projects,” but that’s kind of