Hear from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On the #StoriesByScrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
Benedicte was about to quit when she got a call...
When Benedicte returned from her pregnancy break, she was shocked to find that her university had stopped teaching her class!
After weighing her options, Benedicte made a brave decision to pursue web development.
At first, it was overwhelming. Benedicte didn't think she was smart enough.
She repeatedly questioned if she could do it and wondered if she would have to return to retail. Deep down, she knew that wasn't an option because of Coronavirus.
18 months into the journey, Benedicte felt tired.
Companies still weren't responding to her applications, and it made her want to quit...
Less than 2 months later, she got a phone call.
It was from a huge newspapers in Norway (VG). "You're HIRED," the manager said cheerfully!
In this interview, I spoke to Benedicte about
- How Scrimba and the Frontend Career Path helped her find success
- How to become invincible to rejection
- What to do when a job requires "2 years minimum experience" or a degree 🙄
- The specific details of her coding tasks (could you do them??)
- Her unique interview experience where she did pair programming on a Google Hangout but wasn't allowed to type any code 🤔