Virtual EmberConf 2020: Lessons Learned from Changing Careers by Kara Luton

Lessons Learned from Changing Careers by Kara Luton What do ballet, music publicity and front end engineering have in common? More than you would think. Three years ago I didn't know what a div was but I did know I needed a career change. I stumbled upon the tech world, enrolled in a bootcamp and haven't looked back. Non-traditional paths are becoming more common place in the tech industry. There are more bootcamp and self-taught devs than ever before. In this talk we'll discuss how I bring my past experiences from two unrelated careers into my current role and why you should consider hiring more devs with non-traditional backgrounds.

Virtual EmberConf 2020: Lessons Learned from Changing Careers by Kara Luton

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