Job Search Strategies and Career Transitions in Tech - Rachel Nabors

Discover strategies for navigating a challenging job market and transitioning into tech careers in this 49-minute video featuring Rachel Lee Nabors, an award-winning cartoonist turned developer. Learn how to create value in the tech community, leverage non-linear career paths, and adapt to industry changes. Gain insights on landing high-profile tech jobs, managing career transitions, and developing emotional resilience. Explore topics such as creating opportunities during economic downturns, transferring skills across industries, and the importance of embracing diverse work experiences. Benefit from Rachel's experiences at major tech companies and her advice on professional development, networking, and staying relevant in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

How Rachel became a developer while being a cartoonist
How Rachel handled the career shift into professional development
Code can make things come to life
Very few people are given jobs just because they're popular
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How Rachel gets her FAANG roles
What to do if nobody's hiring
How can a new developer create value in the community?
How Alex did the same
Great Recession was tough, but it brought up some great engineering
Increase your chance to get lucky later
What to do if you don't have a linear career path
When changing career paths, it can feel like starting from scratch
Developing expertise is not a good thing!
Are your skills out of date, and how Rachel transferred her old skills into new roles
Barista engineering
Don't be ashamed of your previous work experience, however unrelated
How Rachel adjusts to change and challenges and helps others do the same through The Tech Career Survival Guide