From Struggling University Comp Sci Grad to Employed Coder – Tony Edmonds

Coders Campus Podcast

Summary

To reach out and connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonds-tony/

In this episode, Trevor Page interviews Tony, a digital nomad who transitioned from a traditional university education to a coding bootcamp. Tony shares his fascination with Latin America and the digital nomad lifestyle, as well as his decision to pursue a degree in computer science. He explains how he discovered the Coders Campus bootcamp and the benefits of the program. Tony also discusses his job search process and the importance of a structured approach. The episode concludes with insights into the interview process and the successful outcome for Tony. In this conversation, Tony shares his experience of getting a job after completing a bootcamp. He discusses the job offer he received and the salary he negotiated. The conversation also explores the opportunities for remote work and the value of working in an office. Tony emphasizes the importance of mentors and the benefits of being able to pivot to different roles within a company. He advises aspiring bootcamp students to stay positive and not be discouraged by negative news. Tony also shares his advice for starting a new job and the importance of being resourceful and asking for help when needed.

Takeaways

• Negotiate your salary and consider the market conditions in your area.
• Remote work opportunities are available, but starting with a hybrid role can provide valuable experience.
• Working in an office and collaborating with experienced developers can accelerate your learning and career growth.
• Having mentors and leveraging their expertise can help you progress quickly in your career.
• Bootcamp graduates can pivot to different roles within a company and apply their skills in various domains.
• Don't be discouraged by negative news and focus on your own journey and progress.
• When starting a new job, be resourceful, spend time learning on your own, and ask for help when needed.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:23 Becoming a Digital Nomad

03:42 Fascination with Latin America and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

06:33 Choosing the University Path

09:20 Transitioning to a Bootcamp

13:03 The Benefits and Limitations of University Education

20:05 The Job Search Process

23:43 The Importance of a Structured Job Search

28:03 Seeking Remote Job Opportunities

30:50 The Interview Process

31:48 Job Offer and Salary

33:15 Remote Work Opportunities

34:39 The Value of Working in an Office

35:03 Transitioning to Remote Work

37:24 The Importance of Mentors

38:18 Opportunities for Development within a Company

39:39 Pivoting to Different Roles

40:36 Enjoying the Data Role

41:32 The Reality of Getting a Job

42:31 The Influence of News and Media

44:30 Advice for Bootcamp Students

48:16 Tony's Advice for Himself

49:41 Tony's Final Project

53:52 Connecting with Tony on LinkedIn

54:22 Questions for Trevor

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