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S26:E8 - Being Open to the Unexpected (Katherine Evans)
Dec 20, 2023
Katherine Evans, lead engineering instructor and senior software engineer, shares her journey from bootcamp student to teacher, offering tips for recent grads. They discuss the significance of a love for learning, finding job postings that align perfectly with skills, and networking opportunities in the tech industry. Other topics include transitioning from nonprofits to tech, challenges in finding first tech jobs, perspectives in tech, consistency in coding, and taking breaks.
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- Continuous learning and willingness to learn new technologies are crucial in the tech industry.
- Finding joy in teaching and guiding students can be a fulfilling aspect of a career in tech.
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The Importance of Being Open to the Unexpected
Katherine Evans shares her experience of being hired as a Lead Engineering Instructor at Actualized Coding Bootcamp, despite not having any experience in PHP. She emphasizes the importance of being willing to learn and having a passion for continuous learning in the tech industry.
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