Graham
Graham TURNED IT UP…when the world had shut down!
Graham, that’s a powerful share, sir! Many found themselves at a career crossroad during that time. Some quit, some stuck in there, while others like you used the time to take stock, reconsider the options, and dive into unknown but refreshing waters! 🚿
Vanessa
Vanessa shifted gears by switching careers!
Meet Vanessa Vun!
Vanessa is a long-time listener of the Scrimba podcast. She's also a career changer who has spent a decade working as a lab scientist before realizing she would be happier coding. She started learning front-end in April 2022. By September, she started applying for jobs. In June this year, she landed a job at a startup making lab software!
However, Vanessa's path to success was not without challenges. She started applying for tech jobs during layoffs, facing rejections due to a lack of relevant experience. In this episode, she shares how she tackled that and whether or not unpaid internships and volunteering are a good idea.
You'll also learn how Vanessa created her own curriculum by analyzing what people learn at bootcamps, why it's essential to get outside feedback on your coding projects, and how to make the most out of your LinkedIn, mentorships, and the podcasts you listen to.
Kasturi
Hello Front End Developer Kasturi!
While your story is still unfolding, what a dynamic beginning. We look forward to the chapters to come!📖
Fredrik
Fredrik: From tutorial hell to Scrimba rescue!
A perfect pairing!🍐💍
Learning is NOT a one size fits all, as Fredrick discovered.
Both learning & teaching styles vary so much from platform to platform & person to person.
When the two meet at the right place (SCRIMBA) and time (NOW), then we get stories like Fredrik’s! 👨🏫👨💻
Tomáš
Tomáš’s dedication and education have paid off!
What we plan to be a smooth ride is sometimes filled with bumps that slow us down…allowing us to soak up the scene, just as Tomáš was soaking up knowledge from each platform he took part in.
He put in the time, now it’s his time!⛱
Mohamed
Mohamed is thinking out of the box!
Meet Mohamed Amine Hachemi!
Mohamed is a full-stack developer who recently landed his first dev job! But that's not the most amazing part of his story. He actually found that job through Instagram! In a world where everyone is applying through LinkedIn, Mohamed decided to take a different approach and utilize social media. In this episode, you'll discover exactly how he did it. And no, it doesn't involve cold DMing.
After completing his law studies, Mohamed realized that a career in law wasn't what he truly desired for the next few decades. He reflected on his childhood interests and rediscovered his passion for coding. With some prior experience in HTML and CSS from editing Blogger templates as a teenager, he immersed himself in front-end development.
Eventually, he expanded his skills to backend development when he joined his current company. Tune in to hear more about his coding journey.
Shona
Shona stayed the course & crossed the finish line. 🏁
What an awesome transition from Physician to a Full Stack Developer, all in the name of problem-solving. So happy that nothing deterred you, even though you faced many challenges.
You inspire us to keep on keeping on in our coding journey…wherever it leads!👏
Osaro
Osaro is living his dream!🍾
No doubt that what you have learned is showing up in what you now earn, sir!
What a “Remotely” sweet payoff!🤑
Tomáš
Tune in as Tomas shares the secret to his success!
What a difference three days make!🎊
Meet Tomáš Lukeš 🇨🇿!
Tomáš is an audio engineer turned primary school teacher turned developer! In only nine months, he learned to code alongside a full-time job, created an awesome portfolio, and then landed a job in three business days. What?!
In this episode, you'll discover exactly how he did it! Tomáš will reveal why he approached learning to code as if it were an RPG, how he selected his projects, why going the extra mile while crafting your portfolio is a must, and how you can transform code-alongs into something of your own.
You'll also learn the definitive answer to the question of how many hours it truly takes to reach a hireable level of coding proficiency. Tomáš and Alex also discuss job hunting strategies, the power of persistence, self-discovery, and the importance of knowing the exact industries you want to work in.
Alana
For Scrimba’s very own newsletter writer Alana, accepting rejection was NOT an option!
No’s only weigh down those who don’t push back. So kudos to you for your perseverance, Alana. Yeeeess! You go, girl!👩🎓
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