How I Got a Software Developer Job without a Degree | My Career Journey

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  • @Funeral1000
    @Funeral1000 7 місяців тому +28

    I am currently in the last week of the Umuzi bootcamp, and I have endured significant hardship. I don’t think I’ll ever willingly subject myself to such an intense experience again. As I speak, I am feeling unwell due to the sleepless nights and the stress. Despite not having a coding background, I managed to complete the three-week bootcamp. Additionally, I had a Coursera course that was supposed to take four weeks, but I completed it in just two days.Your story gives me hope may God bless you and keep on inspiring us brother

    • @kholekasibiya7890
      @kholekasibiya7890 5 місяців тому +1

      Can you pls help me with umuzi aptitude test.😢

    • @Funeral1000
      @Funeral1000 5 місяців тому

      @@kholekasibiya7890 These are the only tips I can give you pattern recognition, stats ,and english proficiency. I failed it 3x before I made it to the boot camp.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  4 місяці тому

      All the best with your journey, intensity is the nature of bootcamps, as long as you can make it out 👊

    • @tshepisoursulamhlambi6158
      @tshepisoursulamhlambi6158 2 місяці тому

      @funeral1000 i have been invited to write an assessment at Umuzi this coming month, i do not have any coding background can you please kindly assist me to prepare for the 3 hour assessment .Your response will be highly appreciated .🙏

  • @TheOveragedDeveloper
    @TheOveragedDeveloper Рік тому +46

    Good to hear your projects worked for you, Josiah. Heard a lot of people emphasise the importance of having a portfolio of projects under your belt.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +7

      Yup it’s very important, they don’t have to be the most unique or fully completed but enough to work

  • @slime13131
    @slime13131 8 місяців тому +10

    I am following you everywhere (Twitter, TikTok, UA-cam). You're inspiring me everyday. we have a lot in common cars, coding. I'm in my first year diploma IT

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  8 місяців тому +1

      That is awesome my brother 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @TechTorquewithLenzoe
    @TechTorquewithLenzoe Рік тому +24

    Thanks for the info you've just shared showing people that you can define the odds I also want to be an Software engineer already have installed some apps on my phone Python apps and am also doing Computer applications technology at school am currently in Grade 10 so thanks for the motivation and info

  • @niphomahlangu2733
    @niphomahlangu2733 Рік тому +7

    Thank you so much for this video. I am a software Development graduate myself. You've just inspired me to focus on my portfolio.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому

      All the best with your career!

    • @eugenechauke3849
      @eugenechauke3849 9 місяців тому

      I’ve registered with unisa for the applied mathematics and computer science program. Is it worth it?

  • @just_swartz
    @just_swartz 8 місяців тому +2

    Hey Abuti, I just finished my matric last year ,got bachelor,did math lit at school and always had been interested in coding so I decided to take lessons from watching Mosh on UA-cam and when im ready to write an exam ill write through Coursera and get the certificate,im learning python to be a software developer and a web developer, I love technology and gaming , I see you got the thrustmaster

    • @simphiwengcobo4850
      @simphiwengcobo4850 3 місяці тому +1

      Hey there, just wanted to add that if the funds are available on your side, you might also want to consider CompTIA certificates. There is a proper range of niches to choose from, they are more specialised and widely considered.

  • @musacodes
    @musacodes Рік тому +5

    Your journey is inspiring bro👏👏Please make a video on how you structured your CV

  • @Herculiz22
    @Herculiz22 Рік тому +4

    You've just earned yourself a new subscriber bro. Great content

  • @edmondmthimunye311
    @edmondmthimunye311 Рік тому +3

    Jos I'm inspired by your dedication 🙏

  • @LaylahDiazz
    @LaylahDiazz Рік тому +2

    It's not easy , I myself are on the journey and I admire courage

  • @tendy6993
    @tendy6993 Рік тому +5

    Seems that Javar is a big deal South African companies. Thanks. You mentions having applied for maths related degree. Given that you did the self taught route. Please tell me does pure maths really count?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +3

      You need good math marks to get admitted into a computer science degree

  • @leadershiphub9375
    @leadershiphub9375 Рік тому +5

    Facts bro
    I feel like modules like IQTT are unnecessary but anyway we move

    • @SUBZEROFx12
      @SUBZEROFx12 Рік тому +1

      i quess it helps with thinking outside the box ( thats my thought ) btw am also doing it

    • @leadershiphub9375
      @leadershiphub9375 Рік тому

      @@SUBZEROFx12 Which year are you? ✊🏾

  • @moshemalatji995
    @moshemalatji995 Рік тому +6

    this was very dope to listen to and very informative for people who want to get started in tech🙌

  • @elizabethbaloyi7179
    @elizabethbaloyi7179 Рік тому +3

    New subscriber, great video. I'm transition into tech. This video was helpful

  • @kefilweditse651
    @kefilweditse651 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this,I have a question for someone starting to program,starting out with python which advice would you give,and which learning tips would you give

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      Try to learn almost all the basics of python first without using any frameworks like Django. After you are satisfied with your python skills, start using it with frameworks like Django to make applications, then go forward from there
      Look out for online learning platforms like codecademy, they offer python basic courses

  • @neodlamini1802
    @neodlamini1802 Рік тому +2

    Dope vid, I just found your channel it's fire more tech related content plz 🔥🔥🔥

  • @kamxan256
    @kamxan256 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi Josiah could you please make a video about the projects you had when you landed your first job, it would really help a lot for us aspiring self-taught developers.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  9 місяців тому

      Awesome bro, I will do that

    • @kamxan256
      @kamxan256 9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much@@josiahthobejane

  • @thatoyaone6567
    @thatoyaone6567 Рік тому +2

    Hi. What kind of projects did you focus on, to put into your portfolio, that is.

  • @mongezilazarusmodiba6221
    @mongezilazarusmodiba6221 8 місяців тому

    thanks 4 the info ,really direct and short

  • @hlalefikgasago8856
    @hlalefikgasago8856 Рік тому +1

    This is a very helpful video, thank you for posting it. Which languages would you recommend for someone who is teaching themselves?

  • @donaldpakkies
    @donaldpakkies Рік тому +1

    Great journey, great story

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      You form a big part of it, I will forever be greatful my dawg 🙏🏿

  • @smangasimphiwe5852
    @smangasimphiwe5852 Рік тому +6

    I am compatible with Java, c++ and python. How do i begin to do a project. Any tips

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +5

      Make a program thats like notepad, store and edit notes, decide if you want to store these locally or store them on the cloud

  • @Keabestwe
    @Keabestwe Рік тому +1

    Great video Jos

  • @1beinghuman1
    @1beinghuman1 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you brother ❤

  • @GameFlames1234
    @GameFlames1234 8 місяців тому +1

    nice racing wheel :)

  • @mathsbuddies
    @mathsbuddies 7 місяців тому

    If you want to start a career to become a software developer while still working, which courses can I buy and where can I get them in order to be a junior developer?

  • @sibusisothabethe3109
    @sibusisothabethe3109 Рік тому +2

    Cool story man 🤝 now would you say being around Gauteng has afforded you the amount of jobs you have under your belt in as many years? Cause atm I’m pushing however there aren’t as many opportunities this side

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому

      Yeah most companies are based here and 3/4 I have worked for are based here. Being in or close to Cities definitely helps. Joburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Durban etc are good hotspots

    • @sibusisothabethe3109
      @sibusisothabethe3109 Рік тому

      @@josiahthobejane awe

  • @reitumetseedwinmasoko5956
    @reitumetseedwinmasoko5956 Рік тому +1

    Arrays gave you a problem?😮... What of linked lists😭 those ones are trouble

  • @musacj
    @musacj 8 місяців тому +1

    Damn, you jump like a kid in a jumping castle... 4 companies in 4 years... I stayed 4 years in 1 company that I joined in 2019

  • @kabelothosi7301
    @kabelothosi7301 Рік тому +3

    😅You really pushed with that Dell. I didn’t think you’d still have it.

  • @GregDennisReviews
    @GregDennisReviews Рік тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @chidi865
    @chidi865 Рік тому +1

    Good day bro, Do you recommend learning web dev on UA-cam?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  11 місяців тому

      Yes, long as you can keep yourself in check and finish the courses, do one at a time

  • @josephgwara6336
    @josephgwara6336 Рік тому +3

    Yo bro did you go to Rosebank College in Braamfontein?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +2

      No Sunnyside

    • @josephgwara6336
      @josephgwara6336 Рік тому +1

      @@josiahthobejane Oh that makes sense,I did the same course but I went to the one in Braam thought we might have been class mates at some point

  • @anniki7445
    @anniki7445 Рік тому +1

    Can u please explain more about Hackthons

  • @princeeric3387
    @princeeric3387 Рік тому

    Hey , you probably get a lot of these messages, but I really would like your honest advice. I’m currently doing my B.A degree and I definitely want to finish that but I’ve found a new love for coding is it really possible to get a job in tech with self teaching and online certifications etc be real with me and also , I plan on learning python first , and hopefully go from there , I’m a beginner I don’t really know what I’m doing but really willing to learn but I need that clarity and honesty in that regard first . Thank you

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      Yes it’s possible and with a Business Analyst degree you can make your way into most tech companies

  • @siphesihlesibiya5205
    @siphesihlesibiya5205 Рік тому +2

    I’m still starting and I’m currently self taught
    May you be my mentor if you don’t mind sir please

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому

      Unfortunately I cant mentor anyone atm, but feel free to DM me on twitter

  • @raymondmawina6445
    @raymondmawina6445 Рік тому +1

    Thank for sharing this

  • @Skari504m
    @Skari504m 8 місяців тому

    Did you choose science stream?during FET

  • @AssanCamara-f1s
    @AssanCamara-f1s Рік тому +1

    Bro thanks for d video

  • @felixnasia6036
    @felixnasia6036 6 місяців тому

    hey apart from Python what other things should I learn for me to be hired as a software developer

  • @zenith8868
    @zenith8868 8 місяців тому +1

    So you do front end dev

  • @raulbarriga7416
    @raulbarriga7416 Рік тому

    So you got a job in Canada without a degree?

  • @CoolTebza-eh7ig
    @CoolTebza-eh7ig Рік тому

    But if it not base on robots and humanoid still not good enough for bigger projects. Every app on the internet are the same or look like other people, all in one that can even control robots or appliances lol educational systems is poor in some institutes unfortunately 😢 without proper investigation

  • @touchingbasewithluna3184
    @touchingbasewithluna3184 Рік тому

    Everytime I try and penetrate the IT industry something is blocking me. I only have EUC certificate and trying out the cyber security program

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому

      “”A+, N+, S+, Azure, AWS and Cybersec if she wants to go further. When she hits the cybersec part, I would advise she learns a language or two like Python and Javascript.””

    • @touchingbasewithluna3184
      @touchingbasewithluna3184 Рік тому

      @@josiahthobejane any free learning site on the A+ to start?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому

      @@touchingbasewithluna3184 that I don’t know, search around and see if you find anything but there should be a lot

    • @WelaSA
      @WelaSA Рік тому +1

      How many projects have you done? Having a strong portfolio not only helps as part of your CV but it also helps you practice the types of things that will be asked in interviews and you can bring it up when it's time to talk about experience. It's also an easy way to see what the gaps in your knowledge are.

    • @beans_dev
      @beans_dev Рік тому

      @@touchingbasewithluna3184if you’re referring to the Comptia A+, there’s a playlist here on UA-cam. He has playlists for the A+ core 1 and core 2.

  • @foundationforleadersassoci6994
    @foundationforleadersassoci6994 8 місяців тому

    Can u assist me in making a website for my npo

  • @PholoshoSeloane
    @PholoshoSeloane Рік тому +1

    awsome stuff

  • @mohapithapelo3681
    @mohapithapelo3681 Рік тому

    How many projects did you do?

  • @thabomotsiri2267
    @thabomotsiri2267 8 місяців тому

    im inspired broh

  • @harrisonekpobimi4764
    @harrisonekpobimi4764 Рік тому

    Josh what’s up

  • @2melo194
    @2melo194 Рік тому

    1:36 You used Android Studio❓

  • @lwandamhlongo4389
    @lwandamhlongo4389 Рік тому +4

    Just tell them you have inyoka dawg

  • @skizzleboi
    @skizzleboi Рік тому +2

    bro can see both screens at once lmao

  • @trinitytunez
    @trinitytunez 8 місяців тому +1

    Okay bro, this was actually way helpful 🫡