Break Into Tech And Become A Software Engineer [Part 16] - Leverage Your Warm Network

In this lesson, Brian emphasizes the importance of leveraging your existing personal network, not just online platforms, to find job opportunities in tech.

This lesson covers:

Using family, friends, and former colleagues to generate warm leads for software development positions, as many opportunities may exist close to home
The concept of "seven degrees of separation" to illustrate how connections through your network can lead to valuable job prospects
How reaching out to people within your network can provide unexpected opportunities, even from places like past jobs or local companies

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Break Into Tech And Become A Software Engineer

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Changing careers into tech is challenging, but with the right approach, it’s entirely possible. In this course, you'll learn that coding skills alone aren’t enough to land a job—you need a strategic plan tailored for career changers. We’ll explore how to build the habits necessary for success as a software developer, covering topics like: Effective networking Building your presence in the tech community Managing your time as a busy adult You’ll discover how to establish credibility as an outsider, and you’ll focus on creating the one essential side project that will set you apart from the competition and get you hired. This course is your comprehensive guide to making a successful transition into the tech industry. Brian leverages his experience going through a bootcamp and now running his own bootcamp (Parsity), where he's helped 100s of career switchers land coding jobs. If you're interested in Parsity, get $800 off with this link:

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