How I became a software engineer without a CS degree

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @michaelcronk
    @michaelcronk 10 місяців тому +5

    Very helpful! I didn't know about the collaboration websites to get 'real work experience', so thank you for that!

  • @MoaazAtikDev
    @MoaazAtikDev 21 день тому

    Good for you, Joseph. Your story about achieving your goal was inspiring. It resonates with mine, but I didn't win the race yet. Thank you for sharing the 'work experience' website. I didn't know about them, and I think they're exactly what I need right now

  • @imuser007
    @imuser007 8 місяців тому

    Amazing joseph. thanks for providing quality video, most importantly the important steps you took like what exactly needed to get the interview and pass the interview.

  • @arnavhazra8806
    @arnavhazra8806 Рік тому +20

    This is gold! As a new CS grad, not having pushed to get any internships of repute means I am starting from scratch and building the interview skills while trying to figure out wth my niche will be. Thanks for the systematic perspective :)

  • @mohitkadukar2927
    @mohitkadukar2927 Рік тому +2

    thank you so much this cleared my doubts I was having

  • @prestogeorge7560
    @prestogeorge7560 2 роки тому +2

    insane production quality :o

  • @7588818
    @7588818 Рік тому +2

    Bro! Thank you so much for this information. This is gooold! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @TheJoshQI
    @TheJoshQI 2 роки тому +3

    1:39-1:45 relatable

  • @rightq3111
    @rightq3111 Рік тому +5

    Would love to see a video of how you made tweaked your resume and prepped for interview to work in a trading company as opposed to FAANG or tech companies

  • @raynaking2312
    @raynaking2312 Рік тому +3

    A hidden gem thank you!!

  • @tyler-ngu
    @tyler-ngu 5 місяців тому

    Such a helpful video! I def plan on applying to recurse center, do you have any tips for the interview process?

  • @LabibIbnMuzahid
    @LabibIbnMuzahid 10 місяців тому +1

    how you got the interview though of having an aeronautics degree in your resume?

  • @boatnerjg
    @boatnerjg 6 місяців тому

    How many hours would you say you were doing daily on average throughout this time frame (Seems like sep 2020 -May 2021)? I am 35 doing a career shift, and I need to be working at least part time so I will most likely only be able to put n 4 or so hours a day m-f and more on the weekends.

    • @joseph-tran
      @joseph-tran  6 місяців тому +1

      probably about 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, for 5 months. April and May were mostly interviews. Good luck with the career switch!

  • @gabrielfono844
    @gabrielfono844 Рік тому +5

    I started working at software engineer at Booz allen Hamilton a year ago while my security clearance was on the process.
    why you had to wait that long !!!! ?
    I am also a self taught gradudated with bachelor in civil engineering.
    thanks for sharing such amazing contents

    • @amenasultanaoishe
      @amenasultanaoishe Рік тому

      So, don't need a Engineering degree to be a software developer

    • @gabrielfono844
      @gabrielfono844 Рік тому

      You dont need it.

    • @amenasultanaoishe
      @amenasultanaoishe Рік тому

      @@gabrielfono844 what about job?? Various company mention that applicants should have a CS degree or graduate from related fields... I want to know that Cz I'm from English literature Department, but love programming and want to make a career over this 🥺

    • @abhimanyunath2001
      @abhimanyunath2001 Рік тому

      @@amenasultanaoishe I think you are from Bangladesh.
      And yes companies put that in requirements. I am a BBA student and thinking about learning to code. But feel low when see companies put that in requirements.

    • @amenasultanaoishe
      @amenasultanaoishe Рік тому

      @@abhimanyunath2001 Why should we must have to work in Bangladesh 😉

  • @sineadward5225
    @sineadward5225 Рік тому +1

    Which programming language did you go with for the coding interviews? Btw, really loving your channel! Hope you can post more often.

  • @lillyinthefield2787
    @lillyinthefield2787 9 місяців тому

    Never said how long did you end up self studying?? Before the practical

    • @joseph-tran
      @joseph-tran  9 місяців тому

      I spent around 3 months studying and another 3 months at Recurse Center

  • @fitness.for.everyone
    @fitness.for.everyone Рік тому

    vậy khi đi phỏng vấn họ yêu cầu bằng cấp thì anh trả lời như thế nào ?

  • @onlysparsh
    @onlysparsh Рік тому

    I am also going to sit in placements next year , I am working on problem solving and full stack development skills

  • @michellebao9045
    @michellebao9045 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @zamanmakan2729
    @zamanmakan2729 Рік тому

    Is it required to know Data Structures and Algorithms to join Recurse program, please?

    • @joseph-tran
      @joseph-tran  Рік тому

      nope, but they do require that you know how to code at a basic level

  • @ayushsharma5640
    @ayushsharma5640 Рік тому +2

    The question should be why I chose to become slave ?

  • @urdarkside1
    @urdarkside1 Рік тому

    I appreciate the honestly hahaha

  • @Sir21Goals
    @Sir21Goals Рік тому +1

    How many hours a day did you study/practice brother?

    • @joseph-tran
      @joseph-tran  Рік тому +3

      around 6-8 hours

    • @Sir21Goals
      @Sir21Goals Рік тому

      @@joseph-tran thanks J, tryna follow in your footsteps.

  • @ArmDoorsNCrossCheck
    @ArmDoorsNCrossCheck Рік тому +2

    Its like saying: How I became a Surgeon or a Civil Engineer without a Degree.
    Please, lets make a distinction between a Software Developer, and a Software Engineer.
    A Software Engineer is a protected title in countries like Canada and the US.
    To become a Software Engineer in Canada, you have to:
    1. Earn a 4 year accredited BEng in Software Engineering.
    2. Join a Professional Society.
    3. Acquire 4 years of supervised experience.
    4. Pass a Certification Exam.
    4. And finally, be Licensed to practice as a PROFESSIONAL Software Engineer.
    What this means is that when I make a software update to a critical system, for e.g. a Rail Terminal Management Software System, I Endorse that update with my Official Stamp: So that in case my update screwed up, they come after me and screw me.
    Thats how serious it is to call yourself a Software Engineer. You are a Programmer(or a Software Developer at the very best).

    • @blakejames9743
      @blakejames9743 Рік тому +1

      Name checks out lol

    • @bellamyking1217
      @bellamyking1217 Рік тому +4

      He’s a software engineer. Cry some more.

    • @sqrt-l5p
      @sqrt-l5p Рік тому +1

      Stop gate keeping

    • @abhimanyunath2001
      @abhimanyunath2001 Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂. What u will learn in 4 years from college after spending thousands someone can learn more than that within 1.5 year from online either for free or just a fraction of cost I mean the practical job oriented knowledge. Yes the college will give opportunity to networking and many soft skills .
      In my country CS grads have to do extra courses before applying for their jobs . There are only few handful of CS related courses they are taught . Like 2 programming languages, DBMS, Networking, OS , Graphic Design, DSA , Etc .
      And they can't even complete them properly because they have to study 8 subjects per semester.
      So i think a self taught programer can outweight many CS grads of he is dedicated enough

  • @aswathiremesh1715
    @aswathiremesh1715 2 роки тому +1

    i am just starting my coding journey to get an SE job and i am currently doing a python bootcamp. I want to know which language did you learn to start off with?

    • @joseph-tran
      @joseph-tran  2 роки тому +3

      I started with Python! I wouldn’t worry too much about the language tho. I’m sure you’ve heard this already, but usually the language isn’t as important as learning the fundamentals of computer science

    • @aswathiremesh1715
      @aswathiremesh1715 2 роки тому

      ​@@joseph-tran Okay..so i may have to start looking into web development parellely then .
      Thank you so much !! You videos are really attractive .

  • @pwyll63627
    @pwyll63627 Місяць тому +1

    These the same mfers who be like:" i dont have a degree cs but i have a degree in math". Yeah no shit you got a job without cs degree

  • @xinruiyi8379
    @xinruiyi8379 Рік тому

    what kind of project should we do to get a SDE job at trading firm?

  • @heartam29
    @heartam29 2 роки тому

    first

  • @bubbatheg
    @bubbatheg Рік тому

    League of Legends!! The best game in the world!! xDD

  • @westernpigeon
    @westernpigeon Рік тому +26

    “i graduated with a degree in Aerospace engineering” - yep, i’ve watched enough. pretty obvious why u got a job without CS degree / bootcamp.

  • @David-nh6kg
    @David-nh6kg 2 роки тому

    🤘 【p】【r】【o】【m】【o】【s】【m】