you belong in tech w/anna mcdougall
guest: anna mcdougall, director of product and engineering, author
- break your career change into three steps: learn the technical skills, build a network, then apply to jobs with research instead of spray and pray
- use a structure like scrum sprints to set weekly or monthly learning goals if you are teaching yourself to code
- when networking, ask questions and listen instead of pitching, then jot down quick notes so you remember people at the next event
- say yes to opportunities and actually show up, since consistency and time pay off within six months to a year
- in applications use the names numbers quotes approach, naming people at the company, citing your achievements, and adding real recommendations