Mon, 11 March 2024
Summary In this episode, Trevor interviews Kevin, who made a career transition from fashion to technology. Kevin shares how his interest in Microsoft Excel and his curiosity about technology led him to pursue coding. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the coding bootcamp, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation in programming and much more. Connect with Kevin via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgallaccio/ Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background 03:22 Transition from Fashion to Technology 06:14 Curiosity and Excel Skills 09:01 Imposter Syndrome and Learning Journey 12:21 Experience in the Coding Bootcamp 23:38 Future Plans and Job Prospects 27:22 Setting Expectations and Working Hard 29:14 The Importance of Taking Initiative 30:39 The Reality of the Job Search Process 31:35 The Need for Follow-Up and Marketing Yourself 34:03 Engaging with Human Beings and Overcoming Objections 36:17 Continuing to Code and Building Projects 45:41 Reaching Out to Coders for Advice 49:03 The Importance of Advocating for Yourself 53:25 Wrap-Up and Contact Information |
Thu, 3 August 2023
This thought-provoking video delves deep into a highly controversial topic: Are coding jobs disappearing? As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological advancements, what does the future hold for coders and software engineers? Are we facing a coding apocalypse or is it just a myth? Join us as we expose the untold truths behind the glitz and glam of the coding industry. We uncover it all from the intricate world of coding boot camps to the journey of coding novices transforming into graduates. This is not just about learning any specific language, it's about understanding the implications of these skills in a rapidly evolving job market. If you've ever asked yourself, "Am I just wasting my time learning to code?" this episode is for you. Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 9 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world. You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp |
Tue, 31 May 2022
In this episode we'll talk to Ethan, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search. Ethan and I talk about how, from a young age, he was guided away from learning technology because his teachers didn't feel he was cut out for the field. In this interview we'll learn how wrong his teachers were and how Ethan was able to complete the coding bootcamp while also raising a small child with a pregnant wife and working a full-time job. If you'd like to get in touch with Ethan, feel free to add him via LinkedIn here
Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 to 9 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world. You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp |
Wed, 4 May 2022
In this episode we'll talk to Dustin, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search. If you'd like to get in touch with Dustin, feel free to add him via LinkedIn here |
Thu, 27 January 2022
In this episode we'll talk to Yasiin, who is a graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp. |
Tue, 25 January 2022
In this episode we'll talk about IntStreams and why they're useful in Java. |
Mon, 24 January 2022
In this episode we'll talk about how to sort a stream of objects using the ".sorted()" function. |
Fri, 26 November 2021
Big announcement: today marks the launch of our brand new "Beginners only" Coding Bootcamp. If you're a beginner to coding and have spent less than about 6 months learning to code, you're a great fit for this new 16 week Coding Bootcamp.
You can join the Bootcamp via coderscampus.com/beginner The best part is that it's about 85% less expensive than our main Bootcamp, and you'll still get all the great features and support you need to actual master the fundamentals of coding. So check out our "Core Java Coding Bootcamp" today if you've always wanted to become a professional coder. |
Fri, 19 November 2021
GitHub link here: https://github.com/tp02ga/FunWithStreams In this episode we'll talk about:
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Mon, 15 November 2021
In this episode we'll talk about 7 common Functional Interfaces that Java provides to us. |