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Karen Worthington
Courses Plus Student 213 PointsWill companies hire novice designers/programmers 35 and over?
I'm transitioning from a tech sales career. I'm tired of being in sales, and I have always loved tech. But, I'm 35. So, does that mean there's no hope for me? Am I relegated to going the freelance/begging route because I'm no longer a spring chicken?
More about me: I just started w/Treehouse, but I have been learning coding, on my own, for about seven months now...
Thanks...
3 Answers
Brodie Capel
16,365 PointsI don't see why not, the big issue is convincing them that you can do the job because you aren't "fresh out of college" do up a bit of a portfolio, advertise to do a few smaller site for friends or local bands or something for free to help build your portfolio, i'm a big believer in proven experience / portfolios are worth 1,000 qualifications.
Graham Davidson
Courses Plus Student 14,966 PointsBottom line is if your good enough you will get hired (says a 41 year old)
Karen Worthington
Courses Plus Student 213 PointsI hope you're right...
Chad Parker
4,755 PointsI'm 38 and I was able to get a development job. There's plenty of hope for the 35+ age bracket.
Karen Worthington
Courses Plus Student 213 PointsReally? Congrats =) =)
Karen Worthington
Courses Plus Student 213 PointsKaren Worthington
Courses Plus Student 213 PointsMakes sense.