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Hiba Machfej
Hiba is a Re:Coded Trainer. When she's not in the virtual classroom, she is crafting lesson plans to awe our students and further support their learning journeys in software development.
About the event
It’s never an easy decision to shift careers, but in a slowing economy, you might want to look for growth industries like tech if you want to build a sustainable career for yourself.
It’s a mental journey to overcome the fear and pressure of starting over, but once you’ve come to terms with your choice, you’ll need to learn some new skills. But where to start, what to focus on, and what is actually the right career for you in tech?
Hiba Machfej has gone through it all. After studying architecture at Yarmouk private university in Damascus, she worked as an architect before she decided to start her journey to become a frontend developer. Join this session as she shares how you can overcome the anxiety of change and start learning what you need to succeed in the tech industry.
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Career shifting
Career shifting can be scary, especially if you are new to tech. We'll discuss all of the challenges of shifting to a new career and how you can overcome them.
Learning tracks
To successfully shift your career, you'll likely need to upskill. We'll touch on all of the options (both conventional and unconventional) that you have available to you. These might include self-led learning, bootcamps, courses, and networking.
Tips to upskill
Here we'll offer a few tips on what you can do to upskill into a tech career. These are all items you could start today with minimal resources.
Challenges
If you want to take an unconventional route, you'll face a few challenges. We'll discuss how to get past the initial "no's" you might face with no computer science or engineering degree.
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Event Speakers
Hiba Machfej
Hiba is a Re:Coded Trainer. When she's not in the virtual classroom, she is crafting lesson plans to awe our students and further support their learning journeys in software development.
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