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One of the best ways to increase your income is to do a career transition
Caitlyn changed from sales in the beer industry to working as a software engineer. After an intense 6 months completing a coding bootcamp, she was able to find a higher paying job as a software engineer with a better work life balance and pretty much everything she was looking for in a job.
You’ll love that story.
We also chat about…
- Caitlyn’s early career
- How she completed the coding bootcamp
- How she got her job as a software engineer
- Managing coding interviews
- How not to screw up your career transition
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Key takeaways from our chat with Caitlyn
1 – The first step to a career switch
Caitlyn was working in the beer industry in sales, but wanted to work in tech. Her first step was researching bootcamps online and picking a bootcamp with good reviews and that wasn’t too expensive. She completed her bootcamp online since she didn’t have the patience or time to go back to school, and didn’t get into debt to pay for the course.
2 – How she found a job immediately after finishing the bootcamp
Her bootcamp was 6 months long. She started networking for jobs at the 4 month mark, and says this is what allowed her to find a job at the perfect timing. During her job search she researched different companies, did many interviews and used the skills she acquired working in sales to set her apart from other candidates. The personal connection she got from networking meant she was more likely to be considered for a job position.
3 – Are bootcamps worth it?
Caitlyn believes bootcamps are a great option. They cost a fraction of what a college degree costs, allow you to work remotely and provide you with many more opportunities. Caitlyn used Twitter to connect with other tech people and commit herself to the challenge of learning how to code – she made a lot of friends and it helped her transition career. It’s important to network as well as complete the bootcamp – if that’s what you do, then a coding bootcamp is very much worth it.
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