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Are you considering quitting university to pursue a career in data science or software development? Nasrudin, a data science lead at a fintech company, shares his story of how he quit university and pursued tech that led him to where he is today. In this podcast, Nasrudin highlights the importance of self-discipline and learning independently through resources like Medium articles and open source libraries. He also shares valuable insights on the skills needed to succeed in the field of data science, including a strong foundation in statistics and open source machine learning, the ability to write clean and well-tested code, and strong communication skills. Passion, drive, and grit are also key traits for success in this field. Click the link to listen to the podcast and take inspiration from Nasrudin's journey.

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Quitting university to pursue a career in tech may not be the traditional path, but it can lead to success. Hilwan, a tech lead at a fintech company, shares his story of how he made the decision to leave school and start working full time. He stresses the importance of being able to separate oneself from the tools and frameworks, learning quickly, and avoiding judgment and small disagreements in order to advance progress. His story is a great reminder that sometimes taking a non-traditional path can lead to great opportunities.

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Are you a software developer looking for your next opportunity? I recently spoke with a friend who has been a recruiter for 12 years and he shared some great tips for standing out in the job market. 1) Make sure your relevant skills and education are at the top of your resume 2) Consider stating your salary expectation on your CV 3) Use a recruiter to find out more about the companies you're applying to 4) Build your portfolio on GitHub 5) Train in data structures and algorithms through Leetcode. By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job!

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Deric's story is proof that it's never too late to make a career change. As a former financial analyst, he quit his job to learn coding and eventually started Sigma School to help others become software developers. His advice for those learning to code: avoid tutorial hell and have a few mentors. Don't let your current job hold you back from pursuing your passion in tech. Apply for Sigma School or reach out to mentors on LinkedIn.

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Have you ever considered a career change to software development? Zachary's story on The Leap Podcast may inspire you to take the leap. Zachary, a former safe distancing officer, shares his journey of transitioning to a mobile app developer. Despite dropping out of an IT course in the past, he enrolled in a coding bootcamp with SGUnited at SMU Academy and with determination and self-learning, he landed a job in a startup. Listen to the full story on Spotify

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Just read an amazing story about Haris, who went from studying psychology and working part-time to becoming a successful software developer. He was rejected by all the local universities and was broke, but he didn't let that stop him. He came across a news article about a student who became a software developer without a degree or coding experience and it sparked something in him. Haris quit university and joined a coding bootcamp called AlphaCamp. It was fast paced and difficult, but he persisted and managed to get a software developer job in a startup. He was also recognized for his work on creating content on Flutter and was awarded the title Google Developer Expert for Flutter. His story is an inspiration to us all, never give up on your dreams!

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Listen to our podcast The Leap to hear the inspiring story of Gazali, a former taxi driver who transitioned to a successful career as a software developer. Despite facing initial challenges, he persevered and landed a job as a systems analyst in Singapore's IHiS. It's never too late to make a change and invest in your future. Tune in now on Spotify!

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Want to stand out in the competitive tech job market? Check out these insider resume tips from a seasoned tech recruiter:

Tailor your resume to the specific job you're applying for.
Keep it concise and easy to read.
Highlight your achievements, not just your responsibilities.
Use keywords relevant to the tech industry.
Include a personal statement that showcases your personality and unique value as a candidate.
Avoid adding a photo of yourself to your resume.
Save your resume as a PDF.
Keep your resume updated with your latest skills, experience and projects.
By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to creating a stand-out resume that catches the attention of tech recruiters. Good luck on your job search!

Resume tips from ex-Google

Are you considering a coding bootcamp to switch careers? While the average cost of a coding bootcamp is $2500-$4500 after government subsidies, there are also hidden costs that you might have overlooked. In this blog post, we take a look at three hidden costs that you might face when considering a coding bootcamp: risk costs, monthly living costs, and opportunity costs.

Risk costs: Not everyone who joins the coding bootcamp graduates. In General Assembly, almost 2 out of 10 people who joined do not graduate. This means, you would already spent $2500 - $4500 or even $10 000 (without subsidies) with the result that a coding bootcamp is not for you. For some bootcamps, they would do partial subsidies in this case.

Monthly Living Costs: Going through a coding bootcamp is a very stressful experience. However, many students also faced another stressful topic: money. When going through a full time coding bootcamp, most students quit their job or take non-paid leave to focus on learning. This means you would not have income. Therefore, having savings can remove the money stressor. However, how much of savings is enough?

Opportunity costs: Opportunity costs means how much you lose or earn when deciding to do something else. For example, continue working in your job vs quitting your job to becoming a software developer, through a coding bootcamp.

In conclusion, the three hidden costs are risks costs, monthly expenses costs and opportunity costs. Therefore, here are some ways to help you with the costs:

Join an introductory course to reduce risks costs
Do part time work during the coding bootcamp for extra cash
After the coding bootcamp, apply for tech internships also
To read more about these hidden costs and how to prepare for them, check out our full blog post on https://www.learnatnext.com/blog/is-coding-bootcamp-worth-investment.

The Hidden Costs of Coding Bootcamps