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How I Transitioned My Career into Tech with a Coding Bootcamp | Caitlyn

How I Transitioned My Career into Tech with a Coding Bootcamp | Caitlyn

Released Wednesday, 27th November 2019
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How I Transitioned My Career into Tech with a Coding Bootcamp | Caitlyn

How I Transitioned My Career into Tech with a Coding Bootcamp | Caitlyn

How I Transitioned My Career into Tech with a Coding Bootcamp | Caitlyn

How I Transitioned My Career into Tech with a Coding Bootcamp | Caitlyn

Wednesday, 27th November 2019
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One of the best ways to increase your income is to do a career transitionCaitlyn changed from sales in the beer industry to working as a software engineer. After an intense 6 months completing a coding bootcamp, she was able to find a higher paying job as a software engineer with a better work life balance and pretty much everything she was looking for in a job.You'll love that story.We also chat about...Caitlyn's early careerHow she completed the coding bootcampHow she got her job as a software engineerManaging coding interviewsHow not to screw up your career transitionEnjoy this chat with Caitlyn, and please subscribe to us in iTunes if you enjoyed it!Show notes and links from today's episodeCaitlyn on TwitterHackerankKey takeaways from our chat with Caitlyn1 - The first step to a career switchCaitlyn was working in the beer industry in sales, but wanted to work in tech. Her first step was researching bootcamps online and picking a bootcamp with good reviews and that wasn't too expensive. She completed her bootcamp online since she didn't have the patience or time to go back to school, and didn't get into debt to pay for the course.2 - How she found a job immediately after finishing the bootcampHer bootcamp was 6 months long. She started networking for jobs at the 4 month mark, and says this is what allowed her to find a job at the perfect timing. During her job search she researched different companies, did many interviews and used the skills she acquired working in sales to set her apart from other candidates. The personal connection she got from networking meant she was more likely to be considered for a job position.3 - Are bootcamps worth it?Caitlyn believes bootcamps are a great option. They cost a fraction of what a college degree costs, allow you to work remotely and provide you with many more opportunities. Caitlyn used Twitter to connect with other tech people and commit herself to the challenge of learning how to code - she made a lot of friends and it helped her transition career. It's important to network as well as complete the bootcamp - if that's what you do, then a coding bootcamp is very much worth it.Questions? Like or dislike? Leave us a comment!Want to support the podcast? Here are three things you can do.1. Start tracking your net worth with Personal Capital using our link. It's free.2. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and get one extra LIVE episode from us per week.3. Join our Facebook group and connect with other members of the FI community.
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