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From Lab Coat to Code: Vanessa's Path from Lab Scientist to Developing Lab Software
From Lab Coat to Code: Vanessa's Path from Lab Scientist to Developing Lab Software
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Aug 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
? About the episodeMeet Vanessa Vun ??! Vanessa is a long-time listener of the Scrimba podcast. She's also a career changer who has spent a decade working as a lab scientist before realizing she would be happier coding. She started learning front-end in April 2022. By September, she started applying for jobs. In June this year, she landed a job at a startup making lab software!However, Vanessa's path to success was not without challenges. She started applying for tech jobs during layoffs, facing rejections due to a lack of relevant experience. In this episode, she shares how she tackled that and whether or not unpaid internships and volunteering are a good idea. You'll also learn how Vanessa created her own curriculum by analyzing what people learn at bootcamps, why it's essential to get outside feedback on your coding projects, and how to make the most out of your LinkedIn, mentorships, and the podcasts you listen to. ? Connect with Jen-Li
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Vanessa's Lab Kanban
⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so that he can thank you personally for tuning in ? Or tell Jan he's butchered your name here.
? Website
? Twitter, I guess
? Resources Mentioned
Front-end Developer Career Path
Learn React for free!
Podcast: Homeschooler, College Dropout, Developer and Master Networker: Crush Your Career with Madison Kanna
Podcast: Listen to This If You're Working on Your Developer Portfolio, with Alex from TechRally
Brian Jenney
Vanessa's Lab Kanban
⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so that he can thank you personally for tuning in ? Or tell Jan he's butchered your name here.
Released:
Aug 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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