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62. How Volunteer Work can Help Land your Next Job with John Collins
John has a unique background, starting his professional journey in the newspaper industry as a sports editor and managing editor before making a successful transition into the tech world. In this episode, we'll explore John's career path, advice for breaking into tech without a traditional background, and the importance of soft skills and continuous learning. Whether you're looking to enter the tech industry or seeking ways to stand out in your current role, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration from John's experiences.
Chapters:
00:00 Passion for journalism, photography, and layout development.
04:51 Transition from journalism to technical writing: challenges and success.
06:46 Learning software development had a steep curve.
12:10 Tech requires diverse skills and paths.
15:07 Specialist vs generalist, value in both. T-shaped designer concept.
16:51 Preferring generalist skills but open to specialization.
19:08 Appreciation for John's alliteration in speech.
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By TechGuideJohn has a unique background, starting his professional journey in the newspaper industry as a sports editor and managing editor before making a successful transition into the tech world. In this episode, we'll explore John's career path, advice for breaking into tech without a traditional background, and the importance of soft skills and continuous learning. Whether you're looking to enter the tech industry or seeking ways to stand out in your current role, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration from John's experiences.
Chapters:
00:00 Passion for journalism, photography, and layout development.
04:51 Transition from journalism to technical writing: challenges and success.
06:46 Learning software development had a steep curve.
12:10 Tech requires diverse skills and paths.
15:07 Specialist vs generalist, value in both. T-shaped designer concept.
16:51 Preferring generalist skills but open to specialization.
19:08 Appreciation for John's alliteration in speech.