Stop Using Easy Apply. Do This Instead, Says A Tech Headhunter
Hale, a headhunter who works with Dutch scale-ups, sat down for our TechMind Series and casually described the moment tech...
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AMSTERDAM TECH BLOG
How An Amsterdam Tech Student Built A Product Companies Will Pay For (Before She Even Graduated)
Anna Kashkina was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and grew up in Russia coding at a time when it was still...
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Introducing Real-Time Multimodal AI Mentoring for Online Project-Based Learning
At Amsterdam Tech, our online bachelor programmes in Software Engineering, Data Science and Machine Learning are built around hands-on, project-based...
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Most Junior Developer Jobs Are Changing, So What Is Replacing Them?
The Brutal Shift in Entry-Level Tech Employment Something brutal is happening to the entry-level tech job. Employment for software developers...
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How To Land A Seat Inside Amsterdam’s Next Startup Wave
Dutch startups have raised 1.66 billion euros in the first half of 2026. Fresh funds. New teams. Real jobs being...
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How to Leverage Your Non-Tech Life Experience as Your Hottest Tech Asset
For years, the conventional wisdom about breaking into tech felt incredibly exclusive: drop everything, learn to code in a caffeine-fueled...
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How to Combine Studying With a Full Time Career
And how we’ve geared our schedule to accommodate people trying to level up. The most common worry we hear from...
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The Quiet Skill That Sets Every Great Tech Leader Apart
And why we built the Tech MBA at AmsterdamTech around this exact idea. Ask any senior tech leader to name...
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A Day in the Life of a Remote Data Scientist
And how to achieve it with no current tech knowledge It is 8:45 in the morning. Coffee is on the...
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If AI Is Stealing Jobs, Why Are 1.6 Million AI Roles Still Empty?
Every other headline this month says AI is coming for your job. Then you open LinkedIn and see another tech...
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Why The Phrase ‘Too Old For Tech’ Is Costing You Six Figures
Spoiler: At Amsterdam Tech, there is no age limit on a software engineer’s CV. In 2026, the people running the...
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What Vibe Coding Means For The Founder Who Always Felt Behind
The non-technical founder used to be the underdog, the person with the idea, the customer instinct, and the painful problem...
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The Data Science Skill Hiring Managers Want That No Bootcamp Teaches
Everyone teaches Python. Everyone teaches SQL. Almost nobody teaches the thing that actually gets a data scientist hired in 2026....
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10 Brutally Honest Truths About Getting Into Tech
The things nobody tells you, and what to do about them. Everyone wants to work in tech. The high salaries,...
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AI Will Only Replace Bad Coders. Here Are the 7 Skills That Keep You Irreplaceable.
The real story about AI and coding, and why learning to code has never mattered more. Here’s a thought experiment....
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If AI Is Stealing Jobs, Why Is There Still A Shortage Of Staff?
It sounds like a trick, right? We hear that AI is taking over everything, yet companies are still desperate to...
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So, you love vibe coding, but how can you turn it into an actual career?
Master High-Demand Technical and Leadership Skills through, Project-Based Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in AI, Data Science, and Engineering It’s easy...
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If You Want To Create Something, Here Are 10 Books You Have To Read
The urge to create is a powerful motivator, whether you are dreaming of building a scalable software platform, or a...
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A Student’s POV: Project Based vs. Theory‑Based Learning.
If you grew up with traditional school, you might expect lectures, slides, and long readings before you touch any real...
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The 24/7 Advantage: Build Products That Work While You Sleep
In the world of tech, there is a big difference between a project that works when you click “run” and...
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From Dream Concepts to Neural Networks: Anna Kashkina’s Journey at Amsterdam Tech
Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a project while you were asleep? Sometimes the most creative solutions come...
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Student Story: A Senior Engineer from Russia to Master AI in Amsterdam
Have you ever reached a point in your career where you felt the world was changing faster than your current...
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Code from Your Couch, Not a Cubicle.
Spending hours in traffic or packed trains just to sit at a computer you could have used at home feels...
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The CodeProp Project: How One Student Is Solving the Software Onboarding Gap
Have you ever started a new job and felt completely lost looking at a massive wall of code? Most developers...
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Stop Guessing, Start Mapping: From “Spaghetti Code” to CTO
For many self-taught developers, the thrill of coding comes from the “spark.” This is that moment you open a laptop...
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A Student’s Story From Hospitality/Teaching to Software – A Student’s True Story
If you have spent years in hospitality, teaching, or any other “people” job, switching to software can feel like jumping...
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Stop Listing Keywords: Show Us One Thing That Actually Works
Have you ever looked at a job description and felt like you needed to copy every single word onto your...
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50 is the New 20: Why Being Older Makes You a Better Coder.
You might worry that you are “too old” to learn to code. You see stories about teenage founders and fresh...
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Quit School Thrice, Built a SaaS Once: Why Theory Isn’t Everything
Traditional education is often built on a single promise: sit in a chair, listen to a lecture, and you will...
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From Solo Coder to Startup Boss: How to Manage People Smarter Than You
Most people start their tech journey alone. You spend late nights staring at a screen, solving problems by yourself, and...
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From Hospitality to Tech: Sam Davies’ Journey To Becoming A Software Engineer
Transitioning into a new career often feels like standing at the base of a mountain with no clear path to...
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Our Students Perspective: The Problem with “Short Courses”
Everywhere you look, there is another “learn X in 6 weeks” promise. Short courses and certificates are easy to start...
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Why Business and Tech are Actually One Engine – They Need to function as one
For decades, corporate culture has been defined by a Great Divide. On one side of the glass, you have the...
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In Tech, Being a “Misfit” is Better
You show up to interviews, answer questions well, and still hear, “We went with someone who is a better culture...
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The Robots are Hiring: Here is How to Win Their Game.
You send out application after application and hear nothing back. It feels like a black hole. You start to wonder...
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Freelancing is the Future: Be Your Own Boss in Tech.
You see people online working from cafés, choosing their projects, and calling themselves “independent.” It looks tempting, especially if your...
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Our Student Story: Why I’m Relearning Python After 25 Years
In the fast-paced world of technology, there is a common myth that once you reach the “top,” your days of...
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Amsterdam Tech: The Bridge Between Your Current Career And Your Future In Tech
Maybe you work in retail, hospitality, art, or something that feels “far” from tech. You watch people talk about apps,...
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Here Is Your Escape Plan From Burnout To Tech
You wake up tired, dread opening your laptop, and brace yourself for the next unfair comment, pointless meeting, or “urgent”...
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Automation Won’t Kill Your Job. But Standing Still Will.
You send in your application, click submit, and wait. Then nothing happens. No reply, no interview, no human contact. It...
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The “No Experience” Paradox? How Our Students Airplane Engine Thesis Helped Her Escape The Paradox.
TLDR: Employers don’t hate “new” people; they hate “untested” people. If your portfolio is full of the same “Weather App”...
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Why “Just Starting” Isn’t The Only Way to Save Your Career
Most people treat a Master’s degree like a long library visit. They read books, take notes, and hope a job...
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Being successful in Tech requires 50% Math and 50% Guts To Just Ask For Help
“Python Is Not Enough To Save You” – Cansu How Cansu Used ‘Leadership’ to Crack Secret Industry Codes (A Amsterdam...
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From Developer to Builder: Why Business Skills Are the Next Tech Advantage
You’ve built the skills that get things done. You can code, solve problems, and deliver results. But to grow in...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Tech Might Be the Healthier Career Move
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Tech Might Be the Healthier Career Move You might not be running on empty, but...
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Turning Your Old Resume Into a Tech Story
Turning Your Old Resume Into a Tech Story When you decide to switch careers, your resume becomes more than a...
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The Skills You Didn’t Know Were Tech-Ready
Thinking about switching to tech, but not sure you have the right skills?You’re not alone. Many career changers worry they’re...
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How to Build Confidence When You’re New to Tech
Do you ever open a coding tutorial, see a wall of symbols, and think, “This is way over my head”?...
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How to Keep Your Tech Skills Up With the Market?
Have you ever wondered if your current skills are still enough to stay competitive in tech?You’re working hard, solving problems,...
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Pivot to a Tech Career
Have you been thinking about switching careers but wondering if it’s too late? Or maybe you’re unsure if now is...
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Inspiring Days in Amsterdam: Faculty & Student Workshop Highlights
What an inspiring few days it has been in Amsterdam! Over the course of four days, 12 – 15 September...
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Interview Tips for Tech Jobs: What Employers Are Looking For
Landing a job in the tech industry can be both exciting and challenging. As technology continues to evolve, employers are...
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Data Science vs Data Analytics: What’s the Difference?
In today’s data-driven world, terms like “data science” and “data analytics” are often used interchangeably. While both fields deal with...
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The Future of AI
Why Studying AI & Machine Learning Online is a Smart Move Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are at...
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Accreditation Matters: How to Choose a Quality Online Tech Degree Program
In the evolving landscape of higher education, online tech degree programs have emerged as a flexible and accessible pathway for...
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Revolutionising Project Workflow Management: The CodeBuggy Project
Meet Chris Dallat and Khalil Masree, two students from Amsterdam Tech who got together as part of their final project...
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Life as an Online Tech Degree Student: Student Perspectives
In today’s rapidly advancing digital world, pursuing an online tech degree has become a popular choice for many aspiring professionals....
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Top Programming Languages for Software Engineers: Best Use Cases.
In software development, choosing the right programming language is akin to selecting the perfect tool for a craftsman. Each language...
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Software Engineering Career Paths
Choosing Between Backend, Frontend, and Full-Stack Development In the dynamic realm of software engineering, one of the pivotal decisions for...
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Getting Started with GitHub
A Beginner’s Guide to Version Control In the world of software development, version control is an indispensable tool that helps...
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