#42 - Breaking into Tech without Breaking the Bank

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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#42), we talk with UK-based Eleni Nicolaides, an aspiring junior software developer, language learner, travel enthusiast, and keen cook. During the episode, Eleni explains the process she’s using to break into the tech industry, and how she utilized university courses as a jumping off point to build her coding skill set. We also discuss the importance of community building with social networks and resources like Discord, LinkedIn, and more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/careertherapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This episode was published on March 31, 2021.

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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#42), we talk with UK-based Eleni Nicolaides, an aspiring junior software developer, language learner, travel enthusiast, and keen cook. During the episode, Eleni explains the process she’s using to break into...

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