Trucking
Jobs You Can Get With a CDL
What jobs can you get with a CDL? It opens up doors to more careers than you may expect!
Laura Mauro
March 27, 2019
Tag: Climb Credit blog
Tech bootcamps
4 Skills You Learn in a Coding Bootcamp (That Aren’t Coding)
The number one thing we hear from coding bootcamp graduates is that their program taught them how to learn.
Rachel Seitz
March 27, 2019
Heavy equipment
Student Story: Heavy Equipment Graduate Elliott Jones
Hear from Elliott about his experience taking a Heavy Equipment Colleges program!
Rachel Seitz
April 25, 2018
Finance and loan tips
Fixed vs. Variable Interest Rates — and How They Impact Your Student Loan
When deciding whether or not to accept a loan offer, two important numbers you should look at are interest rate and APR. However, there’s another factor whose impact on these numbers you’ll also want to take into account: whether the interest rate is fixed or variable.
Rachel Seitz
April 12, 2018
Career tips
9 Steps to a Stronger LinkedIn Profile
In 2017, LinkedIn reached 500 million users from over 200 countries — with more than 10 million active job posts and information on over 9 million companies. All of which means that, whether you’re a recent grad searching for an entry-level job in your field or a mid-career professional looking for a company switch, this site is a powerful tool.
Rachel Seitz
February 8, 2018
Finance and loan tips
Student Loans and Taxes: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Filing
Everyone’s favorite time of year is almost upon us: tax season. And when you have student loan documents on top of your regular tax forms, the stress about potential errors can pile up…So to help ease the confusion caused by pairing taxes with student loans, we’re here with a few things to keep in mind.
Rachel Seitz
January 31, 2018
Career tips
How to Negotiate Your Salary
As a general rule, negotiations are hard. Add to that the additional pressure of negotiating with your employer over your salary, and it can seem nearly impossible. So, whether you’ve just been hired or are asking for a raise, we’ve got seven pieces of advice just for you.
Rachel Seitz
January 3, 2018
Career tips
9 Tips to Avoid Procrastination
We’ve all been there — you have a project you need to complete, and despite the logical part of your brain telling you it needs to get done, the rest wants to rewatch The Office or take a personality quiz about what type of cupcake matches your cat’s personality.
Rachel Seitz
December 14, 2017
Heavy equipment
Getting an Education in Heavy Equipment Operations
Last month, we introduced a new series on the blog, in which we’ll give you a look at some of the industries our partner schools provide training for. At Climb Credit, all of us work hard to ensure these schools are high-quality and provide the right training to enter in-demand fields. This week, we’re spotlighting the heavy equipment operations industry and our school partners in the space.
Rachel Seitz
November 29, 2017
Tech bootcamps
Climb Credit Student Interview: General Assembly Graduate Kristy Glassick
Kristy Glassick graduated from General Assembly’s part-time UX Design course in April 2016 and then started her own business, GlassickUX.
Rachel Seitz
November 15, 2017
Career tips
Job Interview Tips to Help You Make a Good Impression
An anxiety-inducing phrase we’ve all faced at least once in our lives is “job interview.” Even for the most outgoing of us, the concept of sitting in front of a stranger and answering questions to try to get a job can be nerve-wracking. But, with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be.
Rachel Seitz
November 7, 2017
Tech bootcamps
Climb Credit Student Story: General Assembly Graduate Brenton Laws
Here at Climb we’re very lucky. We get an opportunity to watch smart, talented, driven people make their ways along a path to change their lives for the better—whether by just starting out on secondary education, switching careers to a lifelong passion, or taking additional courses to supplement their current job.
Rachel Seitz
October 17, 2017
Finance and loan tips
Data Security: Why It’s Important, and How to Strengthen Yours
Click to see some clarifying facts about the importance of data security and protecting your information. And more importantly, we included advice on how—when you have to trust a company with your personal info—to ensure that data is secure!
Climb Team
October 17, 2017
Career tips
How to Write an Effective Resume
Whether you’re starting a new career, looking to switch careers, or just honing your skills to make yourself more hirable, you’ll find yourself handing out resumes. And the question of what makes a memorable resume has long been a puzzle for applicants.
Rachel Seitz
September 25, 2017
Finance and loan tips
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI): What It Is and Why It Matters
It’s time to talk ratios—to be more specific, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) and how it affects your student loan application.
Rachel Seitz
September 19, 2017