

Are you curious about what a career change into coding could look like for you?
In this talk, we’ll hear the story of Gus Nordhielm, who went from restaurant food runner to coder contributing to the Avatar sequels after completing his three-month coding boot camp at General Assembly...
Are you curious about what a career change into coding could look like for you?
In this talk, we’ll hear the story of Gus Nordhielm, who went from restaurant food runner to coder contributing to the Avatar sequels after completing his three-month coding boot camp at General Assembly (GA).
In this chat, Gus will answer these questions for you:
Gus is a full stack engineer working on human/AI pipelines at AWS. He’s worked in web development for the past six years across multiple industries. Gus is passionate about staying close to users and their feedback, and developing tight-knit, collaborative teams.
How to translate a non tech background into tech.
How to get into tech without degree?
How important is an extensive portfolio (GitHub, Tableau, etc?)
Best way to transfer skills from a non tech field
Please tell about your first experience in tech. What responsibilities did you have?
How do I play my cards in a way that my inexperience is not a weakness?
Which software is easy to learn within a month and will continue to be in demand for years to come and get me that high paying job?
How do you present your experience in a different field (marketing in my case) on top of a recent front-end developer education?
Will their be future classes?
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I'm a canadian junior software developer with 2 years of experience looking for my first role. I'm aiming to break into the Western European/UK tech market (way healthier work-life balance and i...
What recommendations do you have for gaining more experience or certifications?
How is the ATX system adjusted to clear resumes with non-traditional tech career experience to one who has just completed a tech coding bootcamp?
How much technical knowledge would a PM coming from a more physical product job - looking to break into a more tech space - be expected to have? Or can softer skills - customer development,...
What transferable skills stand out to hiring personnel in the tech world?
How can we (non-traditional background) break into the tech industry in this times of layoffs and big pool of great (traditional background) candidates?
How can i break in to tech with about 18 years experience in banking operations and customer service?
I've had a terrible time finding a similar position since getting laid off an Education-Admin-DevOp position last Sept.
I am considering GRC as my area of interest. How can I pursue this avenue?
How can you transition from the nonprofit world to the tech world?
What skills are in demand the most?
How do I best frame my resumer / application for a remote IT role after a year-long break in my career?
Are certificates worth it, more specifically in data science?
What is a good sentence to include in a resume, cover letter, or application that expresses you have an extensive career history prior to your career change into tech and you have all of the...
Can one easily get a remote job as an import manager?
For a project management student how can one break into tech through placement or internship. what are the qualities that employers look out for.
What are ways to stand out from other applicants that have a CS degree during a time tech layoffs have been happening.
What to highlight in a resume of a non-traditional background candidate?
being a science graduate, its easy for me to understand tech sales. however, with business development background, what are my chances and where. every recruiter i met was looking for some...
How to join IT after a career break?
How can I get into a role with minimum tech experience on my resume?
Are there coding programs you recommend over all the ones out there?
Is there job placement assistance available once you complete boot camp or certification for someone coming in with no prior experience in tech?
How do you think things are different today compared with the last several years, considering the job market and recent layoffs?
How is the adjustment of transitioning careers into tech?
Are there any certificates you recommend for someone who took a boot camp and wants some of the theory a CS degree would have given?
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What do you think are the tools most needed to make the transition from HR to project or product management? what are the most in-demand skills in Tech today?
How can you break into the cloud technology field with a background in psychology?
Is there a specific tech field that is more common for teachers to break into?
What is the key action to move into tech?
How does a former Educator use transferable skills to break into tech?
I am trying to get into product management with no tech background, how do I leverage my experience into product management and what sort of career path do I take to get there?
Do I absolutely have to learn coding to switch to the tech industry
I'm trying to break into data analysis. What is the best way to make my teaching background appear as a strength and not a lack of experience?
How useful are coding boot camps in preparing for a career in tech? I have thought about signing up for one ( I already have a bachelor's degree in Organizational Development).
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