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Lee Preslan
Android Development Techdegree Student 3,594 PointsLife after Python Web Techdegree
Hi!
I need some advice. I have a bachelors and a masters degree in fields non-programming related. For the past 5 years, I have been working as a Technical Support Specialist for a medical device company that also develops software applications.
I just signed up for the Python Web Techdegree. With the current experience I have and upon obtaining the Python Web Techdegree, how difficult might it be to find work in the programming world?
Thank you.
3 Answers
jag
18,266 PointsI suppose you can do some research around you area about job posting regarding python.
Jay Padzensky
4,731 PointsHi Lee,
That question's really the kicker. I think it would be hard for anyone to say with any sense of confidence due to the sheer amount of variables involved. By and large, however, the beauty of tech jobs is that they've never really subscribed to the whole "BS in Comp. Sci" minimum requirement for a coding job. If you can do the work, show your knowledge/skills, and demonstrate your expertise via a portfolio, you'll be wanted somewhere. There are too many languishing open coding positions and not enough knowledgeable people to fill them. It may take some time, but eventually, something will open up.
Matthew Hill
7,799 PointsI've been wondering similar things. I've found going to tech and coding meet ups very helpful to get a lay of the land, advice from people, and really just to keep morale up. Found meetup.com a good source for that.
Would you Jay, or anyone else, have some advice on the kind of projects that would look good in a portfolio (without being too intimidating in scope)?
Jay Padzensky
4,731 PointsI'm not a teacher nor developer, so I couldn't inform you about that. However, you could take a look at our public facing Techdegree page and scroll through each respective TD's curriculum and project lists. They're designed to set up individuals looking for a junior developer role (and hence, the kinds of skills/knowledge commonly expected)