Category: Entry-Level

The Best States to Live in Financially

Ranking the best states to live in can often lead to drawn out, subjective conclusions. It’s been done before in many different ways, and everyone likes to see their state on top. But when it comes to the best states to live in financially, MoneyRates delivered with some of the best cut-and-dry data.   5 financial factors were evaluated to rank the…

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Why Michigan Is Leading the Tech Talent Race

The amount of tech talent in Michigan has been growing immensely – Much of this growth has stemmed from the technology entrepreneurship and innovation sector.   Read below as Paula Sorrell, former VP at Michigan Economic Development Corporation, shares her experience with the changing entrepreneurship landscape in Michigan and changing perception nation-wide.   Original Post:…

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7 Social Media Platforms for Engineering Professionals

Who says engineers aren’t on social media? Although some engineering professionals stray away from the “kings of social media” (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), there are other popular engineering outlets that often get overlooked. We’ve compiled the top 7 social media outlets for engineers.   LabRoots is a social network service that aims to improve the scientific collaboration of engineers, tech innovators, and…

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Programming Language Map: Job Breakdown

Which programming languages support the most jobs, with the least competition, in your state? New data from Experts Exchange suggests that the most popular languages don’t always coincide with employment trends.   Location, Location, Location – Programming jobs are often dependent on where we live. For instance, if you’re one of the millions of people who prefer…

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Programming Languages that Pay the Most

Ever wonder which computer programming languages pay the most? According to Business Insider, the average salary for computer programmers just hit an all-time high as it approached $100,000.   Having knowledge in programming languages such as Objective C, Java, or .NET is proving to be highly rewarding. Upon researching some of the most popular programming languages with the TIOBE Programming…

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Exciting Scholarship Opportunities for Metro Detroit Developers

  Grand Circus is excited to announce the scholarship opportunities for their upcoming Enterprise Developer Bootcamp. The role of an enterprise developer is exciting – salaries of senior .NET developers average $105,000 annually and career opportunities pop up every day across metro Detroit. Employers are looking for .NET talent, and are ready to fill these…

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Embrace These 3 Things before Quitting the Job You Hate

We’ve all been there at some point. The feeling of waking up every day with the knowledge that half of your waking hours will be spent in a place you hate. Maybe it’s the work or perhaps it’s just the people. However, what remains true is that you hate it all the same and it’s time for you to leave. Here are some things to embrace during your limited time there.

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