

S26:E8 - Being Open to the Unexpected (Katherine Evans)
31 snips 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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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
From Nonprofits to Tech: A Career Transition
04:52 • 11min
Searching for First Tech Job
15:52 • 5min
The Importance of a Love of Learning and Standing Out in Job Applications
20:26 • 5min
Different Perspectives in Tech
25:07 • 16min
Exploring Networking Opportunities in the Tech Industry
41:12 • 3min
Consistency and Taking Breaks
43:57 • 9min