How Coding Skills Can Help You Land a Remote Job

What remote companies are looking for; new Alexa course; the difference between "programming" and "coding" Newsletter #51 July 2, 2018 Essential news, trends, and stories from Codecademy and the world of code. When you think of "remote work," what comes to mind? Galavanting around the world's coffee shops with a laptop and a dream? Spending as much time with the kids as possible while thriving professionally? Bringing that side project to life while holding down a steady job? Whatever your vision, we're here to help. We combed through open job listings at remote-only companies, researched what makes their employees successful, and discovered which technical skills you need to make remote work your reality. So whether your goal is to freelance, start a company from home, or work for a fully-remote company, read on to learn the ins and outs of remote work. In Other News "Programming" v. "Coding" Karen's a journalist who was once baffled by programming. After learning web development herself, she explained the basics in plain English. Alexa, Are You Listening? In our newest course with Amazon, you'll learn to build Alexa skills that ask, listen to, and then respond to questions, all without drowning in "if" statements. The Easiest Way to Learn to Code Make Codecademy Pro your first step toward remote work. With quizzes, portfolio-building projects, and customized paths, you'll get where you're going faster. Connect with Us Codecademy 575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 Unsubscribe from these alerts.