Marcia Crippsmarciac95.hashnode.net·Jan 13, 2023FeaturedHow I went from Agronomist/Farmer to Software Engineer in less then 6 monthsMaking the transition mid-career from agriculture to the tech industry was challenging, exciting, and rewarding. This transition took me exactly 4.5 months to go from 0 coding to being hired as a full-time software engineer. I learned a lot about mys...268 likes·4.0K readsCareer
Rizel Scarletttwodevsinapod.hashnode.net·Jul 6, 2022FeaturedThe Hard Parts of Developer AdvocacyPivoting from software engineering to developer advocacy is the best career decision I have ever made. My life already changed for the better when I became a software engineer, but switching to developer advocacy improved my life tenfold. I love work...134 likes·846 readsCareer PathDevRel
Sam Sycamoretanoaksam.hashnode.net·Aug 9, 2022What you should know if you're new to the tech industryAs I write this, it's coming up on the two-year anniversary of the first time I visited FreeCodeCamp and started in on the web development track, learning the basics of HTML and CSS one afternoon when my day job as a landscaper got called off due to ...90 likes·770 readsFreelancing and Tech Career AdviceCareer
Maddymaddy25.hashnode.net·Apr 17, 2023How To Transition From Software Engineer to Technical WriterIf you're a software engineer looking for a career change, you may be surprised to learn that your skills can translate well into technical writing. With a few key steps, you can leverage your expertise to become a technical writer and enjoy a new ca...48 readsTechnical Writingwriting
Ryan Petermanryanlpeterman.hashnode.net·Apr 15, 2023Why I Stayed at Meta When All My Friends LeftI started at Meta in 2018 with five friends from college. Over time, they followed the common industry advice — switch jobs often to grow career and compensation. My staying at Meta became more and more unusual. Two stories show why I stayed when all...Software Engineering
Anna Drizenannadrizen.hashnode.net·Mar 29, 2023So I decided to learn code...My journey into learning code and web development began two weeks ago when I was again sitting at home with my calendar completely clear after several client cancellations. Unfortunately, as a self-employed Personal Trainer, this is frequent and has ...Learning Journey
Zubaer Khanzubaerkhan.hashnode.net·Mar 10, 2023Video Editor to Software Engineer: How (and Why) Would You Do That?I've been a professional video editor for over 12 years. In that time, I've worked with some of the biggest names and brands in the world. I've comfortably made over six-figures for most of that time, I'm good at my job, and I get to set my own sched...233 readsSoftware Engineering
Ákos Kőművesakoskm.hashnode.net·Feb 19, 2023What I look for in a job besides moneyPlayStations? Football tables? Excellent catering service that serves three wonderful meals a day? And for lunch, you have four types of cuisines to pick from daily. Massage, mandatory travel to a different continent every year? And no, I’m not talki...28 likes·119 readsBeginner Developers
Sakshi Ghosalkarsakshighosalkar.hashnode.net·Feb 19, 2023Different approach & objectives to close your career goal in Data Science & Data AnalyticsThe terms data science and data analytics are often used interchangeably, however they refer to two distinct fields with varying approaches & objectives. In this blog post will examine the distinctions between “Data Science” and “Data Analytics” in o...data analysis
Lorenzo Balderramathecodingsoup.hashnode.net·Feb 12, 2023Biology to Tech! Is it right for you?How do I know I want to be a doctor? — I hate to admit it, but this was a frequent search in my phone’s history as I went from one class to another. I kept revisiting the same Google searches as I entered my next difficult class, unsure of what to do...career switch
Janackeh Blackwelljanackeh.hashnode.net·Feb 8, 2023How To Have Great Coffee Chats ☕You may have heard people talk about coffee chats and how valuable they can be to your career journey. A coffee chat is basically a virtual meeting to get to know someone, what they do and ask questions. Getting the opportunity to speak with others a...11 likes·265 readsnetworking
Janackeh Blackwelljanackeh.hashnode.net·Jan 27, 2023Transitioning to TechThere’s a lot of online talk about transitioning careers from other industries into tech. You may have seen former colleagues posting on LinkedIn about completing technical certifications or deciding to join bootcamps. The tech field isn’t going anyw...231 readscareer switch
Namra patelnamrapatel.hashnode.net·Jan 27, 2023Switching your carrier to Web Development?Making a career switch can be a daunting task, but it can also be an exciting opportunity to pursue a new passion and gain new skills. If you're thinking about switching to web development, you're in the right place. The field of web development is c...10 likes·35 readscareer switch