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Reach out to People You Know and You'll Be Surprised: From Comedian to Developer with Scrimba Student Amy

Reach out to People You Know and You'll Be Surprised: From Comedian to Developer with Scrimba Student Amy

FromThe Scrimba Podcast


Reach out to People You Know and You'll Be Surprised: From Comedian to Developer with Scrimba Student Amy

FromThe Scrimba Podcast

ratings:
Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jan 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

? About the episodeMeet Amy Corson ??! Amy is a recently hired new developer. She's also an aspiring comedian! During the pandemic, she realized she was unhappy with her day job and decided to change it. So: this episode is both insightful and funny!In this interview, Amy talks about learning to code and how her brother, also a self-taught developer, introduced her to Scrimba. You'll learn about ghost buses, local coding meetups, and how help can come from the unlikeliest of places. Amy also teaches you how to pick a coding project you're not going to give up on, even if it might give you food poisoning. Ultimately, you will hear how Amy approached both studying and applying for jobs, how she prepared for the job interview that landed her the job she's doing now, and why vague emails from recruiters are even more stressful when you're in the mountains. ? Connect with Amy
?‍? Linkedin
? Website
?‍? Github
? Resources Mentioned
The Front-End Developer Career Path
Scrimba's Discord server!
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Released:
Jan 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Learn from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On The Scrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.