Whether you're launching a new career, or expanding your skill set, there are a wealth of organizations that can teach you to code. We asked Portland Code School Director Cris Kelly how prospective students should decide between the available options. The takeaways? Look for experienced instructors who know not only ...more +
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Interviews are stressful. You have to do your research, dress the part, and be prepared to eloquently defend your professional worth. There are plenty of sources for advice on all of the above, but don’t forget that interviews are a two way street--candidates need to vet the opportunity just as ...more +
9 years ago
Playing this week in the Creative Party World Headquarters, The Very Best of J.J. Cale. It’s a fitting title as calling this outstanding compilation from one of America’s best, and most underrated, songwriters a “Greatest Hits” collection would be misleading. Cale’s best known “hits” were actually covers performed by other ...more +
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Everyone should learn how to code. You’ve heard it from industry luminaries, and from Chris Bosh. Economically, it’s sound advice. Careers in development are abound and colleges are struggling to churn out enough candidates to meet demand. One of the organizations at the forefront of the coding-for-everyone movement is Treehouse, ...more +
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Sneakerheads are a rare breed--ravenous fans who evaluate footwear the way foodies do fine dining. Every year, sneaker companies pour countless hours into pushing and refining their designs, all searching for new ways to appeal to these tastemakers. They're a subculture that's about as old as basketball itself. We asked some sneaker connoisseurs to describe their ...more +
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In search of a new way to illustrate the breadth and diversity of Oregon’s athletic and outdoor industry, an employer to more than 15,000 people, the Portland Development Commission came to Oregon Story Board, an organization dedicated to collaborative digital storytelling. The result of that collaboration is the A&O Ecosystem, ...more +
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In today’s highly competitive marketplace, many creative professionals tout their ability to wear multiple hats. This multi-faceted approach emphasizes their versatility and broadens both the variety of roles they’ll be considered for, and the utility they can offer a potential employer. But this is also a dangerous game--you don’t want ...more +
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In the final clip from RUNT presents CORIZONTAL, Lewman describes reaching his breaking point, high-tailing it to Costa Rica, and rebuilding his career with greater consideration for what really matters to him. Also, sand vagina. "Don't try to sand off all the edges and be liked. If you just stand ...more +
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