Hi! I came across your video when I am scrolling on UA-cam looking for a massive change in my life/career. I have a degree in primary teaching, but currently working in healthcare and on the process of further training progression. It hit me really hard and realised it is not for me, that I can't work in the hospital for the rest of my life. I always like tech but no background on coding and stuff. I'm 32 years old now, thinking if I don't do something now then I'll regret it when I get older. You inspire me based on how you start your career,and how a risk taker you are. And really need to one!
You have a beautiful story and are such an inspiration. Thank you for being honest and for not coddling us. You’re right about the degree, I graduated with my math degree with honors spring of 2023 had a scholarship to teach math and then became bedridden due to an injury. I can still code, and it led me on a different path. Due to my disability the department of rehab is paying for community college for me (coding classes, web development, SQL, etc). I'm taking what’s useful not to get a degree first and foremost because you need to be able to do the job to get hired they don’t hire because of a degree. May even try app academy but thankfully my dad is an amazing software developer with decades of experience and with my web development knowledge I have been able to work for him (unpaid to get experience) Wish me luck in finding a remote job and god bless!
Its true what Isabella mentioned about jobs in italy require a degree to land a job. My hub had to obtain his degree and still gain coding skills (during his free time.) Anything is possible, just like Val has mentioned. There are free bootcamps, online. The only challenge is the time difference. (9+ hrs from Pacific Time) ... Also, search for your 1st dream job posts (looking into the required programming skills they need and gain those skills) this would be your starting points. Good luck!!! And Valerie!! You are doing awesome, keep sharing your journey and accomplishments. Such an inspiration ✨️ to all of us! 👍
12:25 Further to add - I think networking is key, including with recruiters. At the end of the day, the degree-requirement is a filtering mechanism. While some recruiters/ HR people are dogmatic, if you rang recruiters and said "yeah I have years of experience in XYZ, tick all the boxes the position wants - but I didn't do a degree", I'm sure recruiters would be flexible. If you're new to the market, you could go down the uni route. But there's plenty of methods of breaking in - including getting your foot in the door of a company doing "any" job and then just pivoting into the software engineering side.
Calculus was mentioned as a math goal. There are plenty of developers that made it on College Algebra! Most comp sci majors do take calculus but art majors who went to bootcamp don't have a calculus history. You'll learn algorithm design in your bootcamp. I know the word calculus can scare many who feel they aren't strong in math. You don't need calculus to be a developer :) I will say I'm taking it to challenge myself and because I like math! I encourage people to challenge themselves but definitely don't let math stop you. It stopped me years ago and I wish I'd known more. I would have gone a different route a long time ago.
Hey! You are looking so pretty 💗 Many of us get inspiration after watching your videos , especially those who haven't any degree but have eagerness to learn a skill. One question from my side: How many software engineer in your office who haven't relevant degree but still working as a software Engineer? Thank you
I've met several developers without degrees during my years working in tech.. I might be biased because I am also a dropout, but yea, they exist! I mean, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg are all dropouts so you can infer from that haha
I know job descriptions are just nice to haves like you said in the video, but for internships, if it says you have to be enrolled in college, do you just apply anyway? I guess the worse they can do is say no, but just wondering!
Thank you for this video 💕 I’m still going back and forth with this career. I’ve been doing some free coding tutorials to get my feet wet in the meantime. Question: Do you feel mobile development provides limits compared to web? Or if you still think there’s lots of opportunity with mobile? Thank you!!
What do you think of trying to pursue a Master's in CS with an unrelated bachelors? I have been taking undergrad courses for the past year to prepare to apply to some programs so that I fulfill the proficiencies. Feeling a little nervous about not being enough.
It’s nice of you to answer these people’s questions but it seems some of them do not mean for you to expose their posts. Was meant to be personally answered by you private dm.
Hey I was wondering if your role at Apple is fully remote? I'm have an offer from one of the teams from Cupertino but it is fully in person for now. Is it team specific?
15:00 “Apprenticeships…They’re more likely to help the underserved communities… because… you know” Was that subtle shade and dust to THOSE communities? 😂
Love your straightforward, no-fluff tips! As a recruiting pro, it's great to see someone putting out content like yours. 👍🏾👏🏾
Thank you!
Hi! I came across your video when I am scrolling on UA-cam looking for a massive change in my life/career. I have a degree in primary teaching, but currently working in healthcare and on the process of further training progression. It hit me really hard and realised it is not for me, that I can't work in the hospital for the rest of my life.
I always like tech but no background on coding and stuff.
I'm 32 years old now, thinking if I don't do something now then I'll regret it when I get older. You inspire me based on how you start your career,and how a risk taker you are. And really need to one!
You have a beautiful story and are such an inspiration. Thank you for being honest and for not coddling us. You’re right about the degree, I graduated with my math degree with honors spring of 2023 had a scholarship to teach math and then became bedridden due to an injury. I can still code, and it led me on a different path. Due to my disability the department of rehab is paying for community college for me (coding classes, web development, SQL, etc). I'm taking what’s useful not to get a degree first and foremost because you need to be able to do the job to get hired they don’t hire because of a degree. May even try app academy but thankfully my dad is an amazing software developer with decades of experience and with my web development knowledge I have been able to work for him (unpaid to get experience) Wish me luck in finding a remote job and god bless!
Amazing! Keep us updated!
It means alot that you're willing to help others with your tips and giving resources. You're a humble queen! ♡☆
Thank you so much!
Its true what Isabella mentioned about jobs in italy require a degree to land a job. My hub had to obtain his degree and still gain coding skills (during his free time.) Anything is possible, just like Val has mentioned. There are free bootcamps, online. The only challenge is the time difference. (9+ hrs from Pacific Time) ... Also, search for your 1st dream job posts (looking into the required programming skills they need and gain those skills) this would be your starting points. Good luck!!! And Valerie!! You are doing awesome, keep sharing your journey and accomplishments. Such an inspiration ✨️ to all of us! 👍
12:25 Further to add - I think networking is key, including with recruiters. At the end of the day, the degree-requirement is a filtering mechanism. While some recruiters/ HR people are dogmatic, if you rang recruiters and said "yeah I have years of experience in XYZ, tick all the boxes the position wants - but I didn't do a degree", I'm sure recruiters would be flexible. If you're new to the market, you could go down the uni route. But there's plenty of methods of breaking in - including getting your foot in the door of a company doing "any" job and then just pivoting into the software engineering side.
Thanks for your honest responses. I take bits and pieces of your information and apply them during my career change.
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Calculus was mentioned as a math goal. There are plenty of developers that made it on College Algebra! Most comp sci majors do take calculus but art majors who went to bootcamp don't have a calculus history. You'll learn algorithm design in your bootcamp. I know the word calculus can scare many who feel they aren't strong in math. You don't need calculus to be a developer :) I will say I'm taking it to challenge myself and because I like math! I encourage people to challenge themselves but definitely don't let math stop you. It stopped me years ago and I wish I'd known more. I would have gone a different route a long time ago.
OMG I love this. I didn’t know, I took calculus. Gonna post this on my Instagram story!
@@BABEENGINEER awesome! I follow you on there as well @codingcarolina Keep making great content!
If you can , could your please make a video about working at apple and could show us around what the park looks like?
So much wisdom in one video 🔥
Thank you 🥰
I love this video. Thank you for helping others ❤️
My pleasure!
Hey! You are looking so pretty 💗
Many of us get inspiration after watching your videos , especially those who haven't any degree but have eagerness to learn a skill.
One question from my side: How many software engineer in your office who haven't relevant degree but still working as a software Engineer?
Thank you
I've met several developers without degrees during my years working in tech.. I might be biased because I am also a dropout, but yea, they exist! I mean, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg are all dropouts so you can infer from that haha
❤❤ thankyou!
You’re welcome!
I know job descriptions are just nice to haves like you said in the video, but for internships, if it says you have to be enrolled in college, do you just apply anyway? I guess the worse they can do is say no, but just wondering!
Some companies want people who are in school for internships, some don’t care
Thank you for this video 💕 I’m still going back and forth with this career. I’ve been doing some free coding tutorials to get my feet wet in the meantime.
Question: Do you feel mobile development provides limits compared to web? Or if you still think there’s lots of opportunity with mobile? Thank you!!
I don’t think there’s any limits. If you can do mobile development, you can learn web development and do that too if you wanted.
What do you think of trying to pursue a Master's in CS with an unrelated bachelors? I have been taking undergrad courses for the past year to prepare to apply to some programs so that I fulfill the proficiencies. Feeling a little nervous about not being enough.
Between UIKit and SwiftUI which one is more useful now ???
nice!
It’s nice of you to answer these people’s questions but it seems some of them do not mean for you to expose their posts. Was meant to be personally answered by you private dm.
I have a question do you have work balance with your software engineer career
I need a software can you help me I need to hack a game online or its times five seconds before the code show
Hey I was wondering if your role at Apple is fully remote? I'm have an offer from one of the teams from Cupertino but it is fully in person for now. Is it team specific?
Oh nice!! I am 3 days in office
Software Engineer Roadmap 2023???
Software Engineer Roadmap ?? 2023
Programming language ?? 2023
4:06 Just get to like, maybe Calculus or something 😅
Software Engineer Roadmap ?? 2023
Programming language Roadmap ?? 2023
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Do you need cover letters for job in this industry? 100 cover letters a week is a lot lol
I have never submitted a cover letter
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15:00 “Apprenticeships…They’re more likely to help the underserved communities… because… you know” Was that subtle shade and dust to THOSE communities? 😂
I like how she doesn’t say which Bootcamp she used LOL! Classic gatekeeping….
I mentioned it in the video, were you paying attention?
To be called an engineer you need an engineering degree
No, not in the US
WHATS WRONG WITH UR CHEEKS BY THE WAY???. At JAW BONE SIDE IT LOOKS LIKE IT SWELLED, DID U SHOWED UR DOCTOR??. PLZ DONT MIND JUST ASKING.
No idea 🥸
@@BABEENGINEER simple idea Consult a Doctor. Dont Neglect ur health like that
@@randomvideo4399such a weird comment 😂
lol direct, very nice.
Thank you