The past few weeks have been challenging. Definitely more lows than highs. I have been forced to take a hard look at the things I want and what needs to be done to get there. I’m taking this moment not to lament at my failures, but rather revisit a favorite piece of poetry that seems relevant at a time like this.
Read MoreI submitted a resume and as a cover letter provided a personalized project showing my ability to use the exact tech stack they were looking for. I tried my best to stand out from the sea of resumes that I knew this company would be getting. Excitedly, I opened the email, thinking (or rather, hoping) that my extra work had paid off and that it was a note to schedule an interview.
*Narrator voice* It was not a note to schedule an interview.
Read MoreWhen I first set out to do this challenge, I didn't know exactly how it was going to go. The only rules that I had given myself were that I had to write something at least once a day for 30 days, I had to post it on social media so as to document the process and the final rule was that I could not go more than one day in a row without writing(excluding weekends or sickness). This post marks Day 15, which is officially the halfway point. In the spirit of being transparent with this journey, this post is dedicated to the things I've learned so far.
Read More"If the limit never approaches anything, then the limit does not exist." Bonus points if you understand that reference. All math aside, there's something to be said about limits. Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of a support system and having people in your corner who know how to encourage and push you. Today, I'm going to speak a little bit about the other side of the spectrum. And that's understanding your limits.
Read MoreWhen I started this challenge, I went back and forth on whether I wanted even to do it. As I said in my first post, I've never really considered myself a writer. So putting my writing up for public consumption was a little nerve wracking. Furthermore, I wasn't sure I would have the time to write for 30 days straight consistently. I work full-time, I study web development part-time and have a personal side project that I am currently trying to get off the ground. And if I was as going to do this, I wanted to be able to stick to it. Thankfully, I've been able to do just that.
Read MoreI'll be honest, I never thought of myself as a hustler. And yet, I was reminded today that I am.
Read MoreThey say if you can't find what you need or want, you should create it. So that's exactly what I did. When I decided I wanted to get into the technology industry, I was starting from scratch. No one in my immediate family had ever studied computer science. My educational background was in political science and law, and other than customizing and installing a Myspace layout(Remember those?!), I had never written a single line of code. So I was going in blind. The first question I asked myself, "Where do I start?
Read MoreThe technology boom has created a lot of opportunities for young professionals. If you're someone who is just getting into the workforce or is trying to make a career change(Hi. It's me. I'm making the career change), now is the time. We are in one of the best job markets that we have seen in over a decade. The landscape has changed, and new careers in the technology or startup worlds are more possible than ever before. There's just one little problem.
Read MoreGraduation time. It's one of my favorite times of the year. From high school to college, professional programs, and everything in between, it's the opportunity to celebrate all of your accomplishments. And just to be clear, graduating IS an accomplishment. You've put in countless hours of studying, completing assignments/projects, and taking exams. You've done the work and deserve to be recognized for that.
Read MoreI sat down with Pariss Chandler, or better known in Tech Twitter as Pariss Athena , for over an hour to talk about her journey into web development, the moment #BlackTechTwitter went viral, whether she's team Captain America or Team Iron Man and a lot more! Let's get into it!
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