I'm sharing my journey of switching careers from social media marketing to software engineering. As an introvert who initially fought against her nature, I'll walk you through getting two university degrees, running a social media marketing business, and ultimately discovering my true passion in programming.
This video is perfect for you if you're:
- Considering a career transition into tech
- An introvert struggling to find your place in an extroverted work environment
- Curious about the realistic path to becoming a software engineer
- Looking for inspiration to make a major career change
I share my honest experience of self-discovery, including the challenges of accepting my introverted nature in an extroverted field, learning to code while living abroad, and how attending a coding bootcamp helped launch my new career in tech.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 My University Experience
03:22 Post-Graduation Job Search
06:08 Struggling as an Introvert
08:42 Starting a Social Media Marketing Company
10:50 First Steps into Coding: HTML, CSS & JavaScript
13:31 Moving to Sweden
15:06 Transitioning from Marketing to Programming
16:15 Coding Bootcamp Experience
17:29 Why Software Engineering Fits My Personality
18:54 Final Thoughts & Advice
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