Blockchains have become incredibly popular recently but what are they? How do they work? What problems do they solve and how can they be used? Read on to find out! So it’s a chain of blocks? Like the name indicates, a blockchain is a chain of blocks that contain information. It’s as simple as that. [...]

Find a job as a software engineer is tough, but not if you come to us for help! Fernando just secured a job as a software engineer after completing our course, so before he rode off into the sunset to start his new career, we caught up with him to ask him about his time [...]

Being the smartest person in your class might make you feel warm and fuzzy, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to get a job. The world is full of people who are doing well even though there are better, more qualified people out there. The reason? They nailed the interview. Here are 5 [...]

Launching a career as a software developer means a lot of things. It’s a mix of many different skills, attitudes and natural abilities. It’s not for everyone, and not everyone’s going to be great at it, but if you’ve got these following ten qualities, then you might have what it takes to become a successful [...]

App developers are in much demand these days, but with so many people taking up these new roles, how can you get ahead of the crowd? Ask Jason, who joined Industry Connect after graduating from Unitec. He’s just landed a full time job after joining our internship, so we sat down with him to ask [...]

If you're interested in a career as a programmer, then you need to be up-to-date with the latest goings on in the world of software development. If you did a course in HTML ten years ago, or have a bit of experience with Javascript, then I’m afraid you’re in for a shock. The software development [...]

When it comes to practical software training in New Zealand, then Industry Connect are the people to call. We have designed an incredible software developer programme especially to help people who want a job as a programmer. Our special course is a unique blend of education, theory and hands-on experience, and it’s a one of [...]

If you’re typing ‘software developer jobs in Wellington’ into Google, then the results might not be in your favour. Don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of jobs out there, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to walk into one. Most programming jobs are in Auckland, not Wellington, so you’re immediately at a disadvantage. When [...]

The Industry Connect programming bootcamp is aimed at international students who have graduated with qualifications in IT, either as a software developer or software testers. The boot camp covers both technical and soft skills, and seeks to prepare participants to fully job-ready by the end. After the programming bootcamp, a networking event is held, where students and [...]

If you’re a recent graduate, immigrant, or just fancy a change in careers, Industry Connect can help you land your first job in IT. Minh is the perfect example of how we do it. He was only with Industry Connect for 4 weeks when he landed a full-time job as a machine vision engineer! Minh [...]