How Nathalie transitioned from a teaching position to an IT role after SheCodes.
๐โโ๏ธ Before SheCodes
Introducing Nathalie ๐, a 27-year-old from Colombia ๐จ๐ด now embracing the coding world in Poland. Although she had a background in Topographic Engineering, she spent the last two years teaching at a kindergarten in Wroclaw, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ sharing her love for English and Spanish. Beyond her teaching role, Nathalie is an avid hiker and explorer ๐๏ธ. She really enjoys books, movies, different music genres, and, of course, a good cup of coffee! โ๏ธย
โI really wanted to take my career to the next level. Back in Colombia, I had experience in cartography and design, but it was tough to find similar opportunities in Poland. I ended up teaching, which was fun, but it wasn't my true passion.โย
Even with her cartography and design background, it was hard for Nathalie to find a job in Poland. This is when she decided to explore the exciting IT opportunities, and SheCodes Workshops popped up on her Instagram feed at the perfect time!ย
๐ฉโ๐ป Her SheCodes Experience
Nathalie's SheCodes experience was truly remarkable ๐. She found the course not just enjoyable but also highly engaging. Thanks to Mattโs clear and accessible video lectures, coding became a breeze. The weekly tasks kept her motivated and on track with her project.
โThe course was so much fun! I really enjoyed going through all the modules. Matt's videos were super clear and easy to follow, and having weekly tasks kept me engaged and working on my project regularly.โ
However, what truly distinguished SheCodes was its supportive community. The flexibility to revisit videos at her own pace and the invaluable assistance she received from the SheCodes team on Slack made the learning journey exceptional ๐คฉ.
โThe best part was being able to replay the videos whenever I needed and getting help from the awesome SheCodes team on Slack. It was such a great feeling to learn how to code and create web pages.โ
๐ How SheCodes has Helped to Change Her Life
After completing SheCodes Pro, Nathalie embarked on a job-seeking journey in the IT field. It wasn't always smooth sailing, as she encountered her fair share of obstacles, but she didnโt let this affect her!ย
Finally, she started receiving interview invitations, and here's the game-changer: Many recruiters were thoroughly impressed by her coding and API skills, which she had learned at SheCodes. They played a significant role in securing her current job ๐.ย
โIt wasn't an easy journey, as I faced numerous rejections along the way. However, things started to turn around when I started receiving interview invitations. Many recruiters were impressed with my coding and API skills, which ultimately played a significant role in securing my current job.โ
Nathalie now works as an Operations Associate at a multinational company ๐. She collaborates with carriers and facilitates the integration process, enabling them to share data through various methods like SFTP, API, or GPS.
๐ฉโ๐ผ Advice to Future SheCodes Student
Nathalie's advice to future SheCodes students is simple: Go for it! ๐ She urges you not to let fear or insecurity hold you back from learning something new. Embrace change, even if it feels scary. Nathalie's journey from job searching to receiving interview invitations and job offers within a few months after completing the SheCodes course is a testament to its transformative power. ๐ฉโ๐ป
โTake the course! It is absolutely worth it. I have been living in Poland for four years and spent over a year sending out CVs and searching for engineering opportunities with no luck. However, after completing the SheCodes course and acquiring the necessary basic IT skills, it only took a few months before I started receiving interview invitations and job offers.โ
So, take the SheCodes Workshops and embark on your own incredible journey. It's a decision you won't regret!ย
โThis is just the beginning for me and for anyone who joins the course.โย
Nathalie, weโre proud of you and your achievements! ๐คฉย
ย ๐ Nathalieโs SheCodes Basics Testimonial:ย
โDuring these 3 weeks, I enjoyed a fun educational journey, in only 3 weeks I achieved to learn about coding and 3 basic coding languages, I'm happy to say I completely understand how to code and truly enjoyed how SheCodes makes this experience so easy and clear for us. I'm truly glad with this first experience and looking forward to keep learning more about coding with them ๐ Thanks SheCodes! ๐คฉโ
๐ Nathalieโs SheCodes Plus Testimonial:
โSheCodes is simply amazing! In 2 months I learned everything from HTML to hosting my own app online, I learned so many tools and how to think like a developer, and Iโm so proud that I was able to build an App by myself successfully. Iโm looking forward to keep learning more with SheCodes :)โ
๐ Nathalieโs Responsive Testimonial:
โI have been so happy through my journey because the videos are super clear, the projects are interesting and engaging, is easy to ask questions through Slack, and at the end of each workshop, I gain more confidence in my coding skills! :) I'm very happy and I feel ready to start applying for a new job as a frontend developer. Thank you to Matt and all the team for making this learning experience this joyful.
๐ Nathalieโs React Testimonial:ย
โSheCodes was one of the best investments I could make!! Iโm very proud of my progress and very happy with this learning experience, I started without any knowledge or even a clue about coding, and now I'm very confident to say I'm capable of creating landpages and apps by myself. I Highly recommend these workshops if you're looking for a career change or just want to learn something new. Thank You Matt and to the SheCodes Team! :)โ
