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David Renton: ‘Tech has given me a newfound self-worth’
I met David Renton over coffee at the WebSummit in Lisbon; we had arranged to get together to chat about his transition from cabinet maker (yes, as in kitchen cabinets) to project manager working for…
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How to keep imposter syndrome from ruining your career transition
Chances are this article is very relevant to you, even if (particularly if) you’ve never given the imposter syndrome the time of day. (You will, now 🤣). Granted, I started my research for this piece…
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Syk Houdeib: ‘Front-end dev… I still have to pinch myself!’
Syk Houdeib is the quintessential transition success story: at 40, he decided to change his life around and pursue a tech career. And then went ahead and set what might well be a world record…
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Learn JavaScript – step by step study plan and resources
by Casey Pitman So you’ve made it this far. You’ve learned some HTML and CSS. You’ve probably made a few basic websites and you are wondering what comes next. It’s time to learn JavaScript! Today…
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Leverage the value of constructive feedback in tech
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. Elbert Hubbard Feedback is one of the most important interpersonal skills in the workplace, and particularly so in tech companies / roles. Your ability to…
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Contribute to open source projects to kickstart your career transition
Contributing to open source projects is one of the most satisfying ways of accumulating experience. Not only do they offer ample opportunities to practice your new skills, but you also get to contribute to a…
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Big magic: creative living beyond fear (Elizabeth Gilbert)
Today’s review covers a slightly different kind of read. ‘Big magic’, by Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, the very one – the bestselling author of ‘Eat. Pray. Love’), is a page turner. I can’t quite put my…
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Participate in hackathons – a valuable first step to your career transition
We talked a lot about learning – but there comes a time when you need to roll up your sleeves and put your new-found knowledge to test. There are plenty of options – and we’ll…
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The science of rapid skill acquisition (Peter Hollins)
Since learning seems to be the recurring theme of the week, I thought I’d try to find a book that speaks to the same idea. And boy did I find it! Peter Hollins’ book, ”The…
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(Re-)Learning how to learn. Yes you can!
Repeat after me: you definitely CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Researchers have proven it over and over again: people are capable of learning at any age. In fact, recent studies have demonstrated that…
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Landmark tech courses: CS50
If there’s one course that can sweep you off your feet and get you to both fall in love with tech and come to believe it’s something you could actually pull off – it’s CS50.…
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Learn CSS – step by step study plan and resources
So now you’re well on your way with your HTML. And you’re ready to learn CSS – the key to making beautiful sites. This is definitely the next logical step, so you’re on the right…