Rory Toal

Head of Digital Marketing

Rory Toal is the head of digital marketing with Code Institute and has been with them since 2015. Rory’s understanding of databases, list creation and more is unrivalled. Rory has a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Digital Marketing Institute and a degree in English, Media and Culture.

Impostor Syndrome – Is it holding you back?

Have you ever felt like you weren’t up to a task? Or worse – have you ever been afraid you were going to be found out? We’re going to guess that you have had those worries, simply because impostor syndrome is so common. According to at least one major study, it affects 70% of people, […]

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Top 10 Web Design Tips

The basics of web design are invaluable skills to anyone. Whether you’re a computer whiz, just starting out or working in a completely different industry, being able to design your own website is a great skill to have on your CV. It may seem daunting at first, but it’s not half as difficult as you […]

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Career Series Ep 7: 5 Tips to Improve Your CV and Get a Job

What Does Your CV Say About You? Does your CV represent the best version of yourself? If you’re looking for a new job or you want to expand your professional horizons, then you need to ensure that your CV stands out from the crowd. It’s the first impression that you give to a hiring manager […]

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Overcome the Challenges of Changing Your Career

Changing Your Career Did you promise yourself that 2019 would be the year that you changed your career? Making the decision to move into a new industry is scary; you’ll be moving out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself in a completely new way. But what if it’s the right decision for you and […]

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Working in the Industry: Interview with a Wix Software Engineer

Profile and Professional Experience Name: Avishai Ish-ShalomCurrent Title: Software Engineer at Wix.comPast Positions: Co-Founder and CTO at fewbytes, Infrastructure Group Leader at Leaway Enterprise, and Public IT Center Manager at The Hebrew University. Experience: 10+ yearsMost Important Coding Language: JavaScriptMotto: “In a world where every device has an API, everything is a software problem”. Career […]

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Career Series Ep 6: 4 Ways Volunteering Will Land You A Tech Job

Reach Your Professional Potential Are you looking to start a new career in tech? You need to expand your professional opportunities and ensure that you’re meeting the right people in the software development industry. Every new person you meet has the potential to have an impact on your future career. What can you do to […]

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Career Series Ep 5: 5 Reasons You're Not A Professional Success Yet

Don’t Focus On Negative Criticism – Professional Success When you get negative feedback at work, do you obsess over it? It turns out that it’s in our nature to overlook positive feedback and focus on the negative. Research conducted by the Harvard Business School, found that the negative effect of a setback at work, had […]

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Career Series Ep 4: 4 Employer Tips To Get a Job

Are you applying for jobs and not even getting an interview? Do you realise the power of networking? A new research study conducted by Lou Adler and LinkedIn has shown that 85% of all jobs are now filled Via networking. Read and watch our employer tips above. Get Your Ideal Job – Employer Tips Are you […]

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Career Series Ep 3: 5 Habits To Quit For Career Success in 2018

Have you any negative habits that make you feel guilty? Do you know that guilt actually prevents us from being happy and enjoying life? If it’s realistic for you, try giving up this guilty habit and instead, enjoy a positive, guilt-free future. This week we look at 5 habits to quit for career success. Become […]

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Essential Career Tips From Industry Experts

Industry Experts Tell All We’re passionate about a few things at Code Institute, but our ultimate goal is to ensure that our graduates find their ideal job in software development. We want to help you to navigate your new career landscape with confidence and capitalise on all the job opportunities that come your way.We created […]

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