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Make a Career Change to Tech With No Previous Experience

Joseph Wetherington Admissions Advisor, General Assembly
March 1, 2023 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Make a Career Change to Tech With No Previous Experience

About this session

A career change into tech is a big decision, and it can yield big rewards. This Chat and Learn will help you plan your transition to tech without previous experience.

General Assembly’s Admissions Advisor, Joseph Wetherington, will join us to answer common questions about tech boot camps and will share the best recommendations for making a successful and strategic career change.

In this chat, Joseph will thoroughly cover how you can realistically transition into a tech career with no previous background or experience. He’ll also discuss:

  • What results to expect after completing a career change boot camp
  • How to successfully prepare before beginning a tech boot camp experience
  • Why are hiring managers willing to invest in a career changer in tech

Meet the speaker

Joseph Wetherington

Joseph Wetherington

Admissions Advisor, General Assembly

Joseph has been an admissions advisor at General Assembly since April 2022. He has been in admissions for 4 years at some level.

He has helped hundreds of individuals start their career change journey to land their first job in a tech role, specifically in data, coding, and UX design.

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