You Belong In Tech: How to Go From Zero Programming Knowledge to Hired

You belong in tech.Even if you dont look like the hackers in the movies.Even if you dont have a degree.Even if youve had three careers before.In 2020 opera singer and new mother Anna McDougall realised she needed a change. She had tried coding as a kid and was excited about a technological future but couldnt help but wonder If I try learning this now will I be laughed out of the room?.Since then Anna has not only forged her own career in software engineering but has also helped hundreds of career changers find their way into tech. Now she distils all her best advice and insight into one book designed to take you from zero knowledge or experience through to signing a contract for your first tech job.This is not a motivational quote book: it is a jam-packed super-practical guide with step-by-step instructions for learning the skills standing out from the crowd and nailing the interview process.Chapter titles include: What Skills Tools or Programming Languages Should You Learn?How Can I Learn Programming Given My Life Circumstances?The (Mostly) Unwritten Rules of Coding CommunitiesSocial Media Profiles: Dos and DontsMentoring and CoachingHow Do I Know Im Ready? Mental Preparation for the Job SearchCreating an Application Kit (CV Cover Letter Portfolio)Understanding the Classic Job Interview Stages for Tech... and much more!