#203 - Breaking into Tech: Self-Taught Success Stories with Vanessa and Wilfredo
Jan 06, 2025•44 min
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Episode description
In this episode, Vanessa and Wilfredo share their inspiring journeys of breaking into tech as self-taught developers.
Learn how they avoided tutorial hell, built standout portfolios, and reinvented themselves online to land their first jobs in software engineering.
Packed with practical advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, choosing the right learning path, and navigating the job hunt, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a self-taught route into tech.
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