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Ask HN: Those with a non-technical background, how did you get into tech?

Posted by introv-preneur on Friday October 02, 2015 @01:48PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I have been in tech for almost 10 years or so now. I have recently started mentoring women from various backgrounds (publishing, marketing, teaching etc.) who are taking coding bootcamps or self studying.The concern that comes up again and again is that they are at a disadvantage because they come from a non-technical background. They are worried that a recruiter will take a look at their...

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Re:Ask HN: Where do you look for work if you need experience? on Tuesday September 08, 2015 @05:13PM (#10188237)
Maybe try this: https://www.jrdevjobs.com/
Re:Ask HN: What are your note-taking techniques? on Friday July 31, 2015 @08:59PM (#9985383)
text file + evernote app + email
Re:Ask HN: How do “introverted” entrepreneurs build a network? on Friday July 31, 2015 @09:48AM (#9981714)
I wrote this blog post about Networking for Introverts a few months back: http://introverted-entrepreneur.com/networking-for-introvert.... I hope it is useful to you.
Re:Ask HN: What project are you currently working on? – April on Monday April 20, 2015 @03:39PM (#9410366)
I am working on this: http://www.fillburt.com. A tool to fill out job apps faster. I am in the process of validating it. Any feedback is welcome.