Thread by @scolibody

#100Devs

Transitioning into tech does NOT mean you are starting from scratch. Say it with me!

'My past experience has value!'

'My story helps set me apart!'

Let me explain how I leveraged my story to help me become the Software Engineer that I am today.

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I have 10 years of prior experience in varied fields across healthcare, public health, biomedical/clinical research, and fitness.

Namely, I spent 2 years in medical school and I contributed to research projects in 3 different organizations leading up to that.

I balanced my work as a Personal Trainer while working through the web dev bootcamp of 100Devs. I had no formal instruction in programming outside of what I learned with 100Devs.

During my job search, I targeted companies that were related to my past work.

I ultimately landed a job as a python developer that supports a research institution in audiology. My work focuses more on data science and computer engineering than it does full stack development.

In my interviews I was able to leverage a lot of my past domain knowledge.

The foundations I had in computer science and ability to learn new technologies fast is what got me in the door. Though, it was the fact that I could 'talk the talk.' That I could really understand the business problems that the team was dealing with is what secured the job.

I encourage you to think about your story. Let it be the string board that launches you into your new tech role!

It's what worked for me, but I want to know what you think. Please let me know what has been helpful for you when navigating the job market in the comments below. ✍️