Making a Career Shift into Tech

MAKING A CAREER SHIFT INTO TECH
So you want to learn how to get into tech? Making the switch into a tech career can be daunting. You may be flooded with questions like: how can I learn to code?, how will I make the transition into tech?, what will a tech career look like for me? When I was just getting started I had many of the same questions along with some about what it would be like for women in tech like me.
Before becoming a self taught developer I struggled through many of these same things. In this video I share bits of my story as well as 5 career tips on how to break into tech.
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//NICOLE
Hey Fam! I'm Nicole! I am on a journey to becoming a self-taught Front End Developer. I started this channel to show that learning to code is possible for anyone and to encourage more women and people of color to start learning hard skills like coding and get into tech! On this channel you will find my stories of being a black woman navigating the tech industry, starting my own tech freelance business and learning new coding skills. I will be sharing all of the systems, strategies and resources that I am using to grow and a developer and freelancer. I would love for you to join me!

[@Whydoesitmatterr]

I love that I was able to find a black woman’s perspective on this topic. I’m definitely going to start my change, thank you for this ❤️

[@Fatliberal94]

Get it gurl

[@novacaine_]

Hope you're prospering on your way

[@chinonso2424]

Racist!!!!!

[@Hannahbanana353]

Hope you are succeeding!! Staring my journey now

[@PreppyPrincess777]

I DEFINITELY want to see more like this

[@michelleburke7473]

Just came across your channel today; I’m in the process of learning to code HTML and CSS again; and your content has helped so much on how to make my career change. I also enjoy seeing other women getting into tech just because of how male dominate the tech industry can be.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Made me so happy seeing this! Rooting for you on your journey!

[@shaniecebe]

Thanks for sharing. I am as well.

[@brendaortiz5055]

Nicole, thank you so much for creating this super informative video! Everything that you spoke about is exactly where I am at in my new 'Getting into Tech journey'. This video was super helpful! 😊

[@suki9487]

Thank you for your tips! These are very helpful tips.💖

[@byeteaching]

Thank you for addressing these mistakes head-on. It's refreshing to see someone discussing the challenges teachers face when transitioning careers. Your video provides valuable guidance and encouragement. Keep up the excellent work!

[@JessicaAlexus]

I’m trying to make the transition into tech very soon. So this was helpful😊

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@allie8848]

Thank you Nicole! Another great video. I'm currently beginning to plan my career shift journey and daunting it is! I'm taking it slow.. partly because I'm a little intimidated but also because I have a stable job at the moment... I've started watching KZbin videos on how to code in Python which I really like but am unsure about what my next step should be--community college courses, going back to school altogether and if so, back to get a bachelors or masters, bootcamps, etc. As you said, research is key! Thanks for motivating me to get on top of my sh*t!!!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I so understand where you are! I think you are in a PERFECT position though to make a shift. Keep your day job and find an online course or bootcamp that offers self paced or evening classes and build those skills before you make the leap into a new job! You've got this!

[@hersheykiss722]

Thank you sooo much for this! I’m trying to get into tech next summer, and I’m considering operations lead roles. This will definitely help me during my journey.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad it was helpful! Rooting for you!

[@Nissanaltima54]

Thanks for the inspiring information. You have me the push I needed.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

You are so welcome

[@snia2535]

Thank you so much! Very informative

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you for watching, Yessenia!

[@sammyingram706]

Love the video, always consistent with the videos.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Appreciate it! thank you for watching!!

[@kevinjackson8011]

Such an informative video. Definitely subscribing

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you so much for the sub Kevin!

[@engracedagbi2005]

Thanks, am grateful

[@mariedesignz1659]

I’m transitioning into tech. Have a degree in graphic design but going into the UX design/developer part of tech. Thanks for these tips

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Those two things are such a great fit together! Good luck to you I know you'll kill it!

[@1990chula]

I'm high school certified in graphic design

[@kendrickb7397]

New subscriber 🙌🏾

[@johnnyjohnston3210]

Im 21 coming from culinary, imposter sydrome is real, im glad I got to know what that was at least

[@theamethyst93]

I just switched from a boring finance career to digital marketing, paid search. I want to fuse this with UX since I feel a paid search background will be valuable for a UX career. Like not only would I be able to speak on how ads should be displayed on different apps and why, but I can also give input on how the app should flow and function.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I love this!! I think that combining skills like this is the smartest thing to do and going to be more popular in the near future! Glad you are getting a head start

[@Blackdiamond929_]

Thanks ! You’re a gem ☺️☺️☺️

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you!

[@ashlynthomas-smith2445]

Hey 👋 Nicole, great video ! My biggest things I’ve had to work on is getting the newsletters and creating a plan. Being so eager and passionate, I always forget to create a plan because I’m always ready to just jump in. On another note 📝, will you be telling us more about freelancing ? I’d love to hear about that too! Thanks 😊

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I'm the exact same way, along with over estimating what I can accomplish in any amount of time. Making a plan helped me with that too lol And yes! Toward the last quarter of the year I will be sharing a lot more about the freelancing side of what I do and more behind the scenes content around it.

[@gorge.sunflower]

Very informative thank you😊

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you for watching:)

[@ellieanya1683]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@nicoleyoungtech]

So glad you think so! Thanks for watching

[@Krissyloveem]

Thank You so much !!!!

[@natpaler883]

Thanks! That's so valuable. I'll definitely follow some of your tips!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@FifthPinned]

Nothing like chasing a curiosity for coding and stumbling across somebody you used to go to school with lol 😂 I don't know if you remember me, or would recognize me without a mohawk, but you've gained a new follower! Hope all is well with you!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Hi Gene! I think I remember riding the bus with you back in the day. What a small world! Thanks for the sub and feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions!

[@prettipoet5173]

Just decided to switch and this is helpful

[@nicoleyoungtech]

So happy to hear! Rooting for you!

[@DevsLikeUs]

Great advice!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BigGhanaChannel]

I just started taking the google I.T. Certification course. Most people say I should go get COMPTIA A+ but I hate self studying. I need to feel like I’m in class to pay attention. Haha. I’ll go after the A+ certification but I feel like learning from google will be better just to get me started. I have a B.S. in exercise science but I’m shifting from the fitness world to technology hopefully I stay with it and build a career in technology.

[@JudithObu]

Please how do I get started in Tech ,I just concluded my Degree but I want to start something in tech ,I just don't know how to begin,I am too broke to even pay for some courses I see online

[@liberalstudiesmaterials899]

May i ask what if one do if someone have a master degree but still unemployed for that particular working sector, but he cannot turn back to the starting point because he has already overqualified and job skills mismatch for another field's starting position. What should he do please?

[@TyphanyGarcia]

Now what is absolutely right

[@oriannemollyofficial8683]

Very interesting

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad you think so!

[@anastasiasobolina6042]

What sources would you suggest for learning those trends and staying on top of the game?

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I love email subscriptions like TLDR; and hacker news because you can stay caught up without spending a ton of time reading up on things everyday

[@imranh8480]

I’m thinking of taking a course through IT career switch, the qualification I will get out of it is CompTIA A and also further training I will get Cyber Security Analyst+ (CYSA+) certification, are these good qualification and worth doing in your opinion?

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I've heard of them and from what I've heard from others that are pretty good. Sorry I don't know the specifics of them or more about how they are received in the Cyber Security industry

[@HeyItsShadei]

I want to make the switch to tech. I've been researching Front End Web Development courses. I started a Udemy but realizing I need something more structured. Bootcamp options are too expensive for my budget tho...So still kinda confused what next step to do.

[@MeeklyBeautified]

This is exactly where I am!

[@saraha.1336]

Me too

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I so understand where you are coming from and that is why I invested into some online learning options as well. The one that I payed for was Skillcrush. They have a free week bootcamp to learn the basics but also have tons of great (and practical) courses of what you need to know to get your foot in the door as a developer or designer (or both because I definitely took classes in them from each track) They have sales periodically on their bundles so check them out and see if it is something for you!

[@gabriellebeckford3520]

Do you have any tips on how to apply to US tech jobs as a non US citizen or any job opportunities/programs?

[@s.phillipswriterpro6773]

Very Good Video

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad you liked it!

[@sportingarenatv7495]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT CAN I DO CYBER SECURITY HAS A BACKGROUND FOR MY TRANSITION THE TECH INDUSTRY ?

[@oriannemollyofficial8683]

Is there Any body here from Harrisburg Pennsylvania?

[@AntonioThaGod]

Great video beautiful!

[@tcrawford8430]

What all did you learn. Java, html, and css?

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Started with python (briefly) then switched to learning HTML, CSS and JS (in that order) which led me to the frontend stuff I do now

[@allisonknight6614]

I’m trying to make the transition from Criminal Justice to technology. How much did you make in you first job? I’m doing my research but I can’t get a set number I should fight for when I go for interviews. If you don’t mind me asking. Love your videos.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

My first job I was making between 40-50k but I wasn't working as a developer. As a freelancer I have been making about the same considering things that I've dealt with during covid. Hope this helps. But I would say do some research of the standard and consider the value you are bringing and find a number that feels right to you. And remember that tech professionals are more likely to get pay bumps every couple of years as they progress so don't feel like you will be stuck where you start. Hope this helps!

[@valrahul]

We got you Nicole. More black women in Tech please

[@tharesafrazier6080]

Hey where's a good place to start to build a community

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Anywhere in your local area! I looked for groups that were geared towards career, tech and similar things when I was just getting started. Don't forget social media as well!

[@tharesafrazier6080]

Which coding boot camp I want to attend no I don't think I've done enough research on tech

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Hope the journey is going well for you. Have you had a chance to do more research?

[@1990chula]

Is there any tech job that are combined with healthcare?

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Looking into this because I get this question a lot. I don't have experience in the area so I will have to do some research. But I do think a lot of healthcare skills are highly transferable with tech

[@anniesok868]

omg tons. search AI Medical startups

[@TribecaRebecca]

what are the books beneath your laptop? :)

[@nicoleyoungtech]

HTML & CSS and JAVAScRIPT & JQUERY by John Duckett. Great introductory resources if you are into front end dev

[@digitalinvestors9ja390]

She gave u the best book to lay ur hands on

[@HeavenzsBezst]

I’m really interested in Tech , Always have been! Right now I’m doing EVS in the hospital & I’m Very Unhappy.

[@nursetl1037]

I’m a nurse very unhappy and same

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I hear this a lot from people in similar fields and I think a TON of your skills are transferable. Look into it and reach out on IG if you have specific questions!

[@HeavenzsBezst]

Thank you

[@globalaf3163]

Can you mentor me on transition to software engineering so I can work in tech

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I don't offer mentoring yet but would like to launch something before the year is over. If you are connected with me on there reach out and I will keep you in mind before I launch it to the public!

[@edward8717]

I want more money and make 6 figures.

[@MrBlackspoon]

"learn how to code"

[@joshuamckinsey1013]

Cute!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thanks!

[@joshuamckinsey1013]

@@nicoleyoungtech Please let me know if there are any Tech conferences coming up. I would love to go to one to network.

[@rajeeka2180]

Hey guys Jesus loves you He wants you to come as you are He died for your sins past,present,and future. He was buried then rose again on the third day so you can be saved,so that you can have the free gift of Salvation.If you want God in your life just seek Him truly put your faith in Him and accept Him as your Lord and savior.It is by God’s grace you can be saved❤️‼️💝🙌🏾