from opera singer to software developer
guest: anna, director of product and engineering, axel springer national media and tech
- treat your job search like a three step process: learn technical skills, build a community, then apply with tailored materials
- use a germany style education voucher program as inspiration to research free or subsidized reskilling options in your area
- post your learning journey publicly, even small topics like the difference between class and id help beginners and build your social proof
- record a short video cover letter answering the questions employers usually ask, like your tech stack and work authorization status
- pick one or two polished, complete portfolio projects instead of many small ones so you can show you can handle real world complexity