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[EDIT: Original question was off topic and subjective. Reformulated to stay within the community rules]
I want to change my career into Front-End Development from a domain that is not related to Information technology.
I have a higher education degree, HTML, CSS and JavaScript certificates, but not a CS degree.
I can say that my skill level in HTML, CSS is intermediate; JavaScript is beginner to intermediate with some experience in Ajax requests. I’m also familiar with frameworks like Bootstrap, jQuery and know a little bit of React. I’ve been using Git for version-control and Webpack as a module bundler.
I’m in the process of building a portfolio to showcase these skills.
The ultimate goal is to get hired as a Front-End Developer in the UK.
I wouldn’t want to start applying before I know I’m ready and get rejected as there are not that many companies in this domain within my area and don’t want to waste the chances that may arise.
Given the facts of this situation, how can I know if this is enough get hired in the UK?
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- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat
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[EDIT: Original question was off topic and subjective. Reformulated to stay within the community rules]
I want to change my career into Front-End Development from a domain that is not related to Information technology.
I have a higher education degree, HTML, CSS and JavaScript certificates, but not a CS degree.
I can say that my skill level in HTML, CSS is intermediate; JavaScript is beginner to intermediate with some experience in Ajax requests. I’m also familiar with frameworks like Bootstrap, jQuery and know a little bit of React. I’ve been using Git for version-control and Webpack as a module bundler.
I’m in the process of building a portfolio to showcase these skills.
The ultimate goal is to get hired as a Front-End Developer in the UK.
I wouldn’t want to start applying before I know I’m ready and get rejected as there are not that many companies in this domain within my area and don’t want to waste the chances that may arise.
Given the facts of this situation, how can I know if this is enough get hired in the UK?
software-industry new-job job-change united-kingdom career-switch
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Lenny86
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put on hold as off-topic by Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat yesterday
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat
Hey Lenny, have you applied to any job already? Also, what sort of projects, or to what extent, have you a portfolio/experience on front-end development?
– DarkCygnus
yesterday
Possible duplicate of Get a job by contributing to community with Open-source projects as a programmer
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
There are a few questions similar to yours that have been asked and answered, but I also want to second DarkCygnus's question: have you applied? If you're confident in your skills, get out there and look for a job. Get feedback on what you're lacking and build a portfolio.
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
I've worked as a web developer for 15+ years in the UK without a related degree and it's never been an issue. I've also been on both sides of the recruitment desk and, in my experience, a demonstrable portfolio and/or the ability to answer technical questions/complete a technical test is more useful than a related degree. Keep working on the portfolio and start applying for roles (you may want to specifically look for junior roles initially, which may mean tempering earning expectations - treat your first role as a means to get some actual work experience in the field on your CV).
– delinear
yesterday
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[EDIT: Original question was off topic and subjective. Reformulated to stay within the community rules]
I want to change my career into Front-End Development from a domain that is not related to Information technology.
I have a higher education degree, HTML, CSS and JavaScript certificates, but not a CS degree.
I can say that my skill level in HTML, CSS is intermediate; JavaScript is beginner to intermediate with some experience in Ajax requests. I’m also familiar with frameworks like Bootstrap, jQuery and know a little bit of React. I’ve been using Git for version-control and Webpack as a module bundler.
I’m in the process of building a portfolio to showcase these skills.
The ultimate goal is to get hired as a Front-End Developer in the UK.
I wouldn’t want to start applying before I know I’m ready and get rejected as there are not that many companies in this domain within my area and don’t want to waste the chances that may arise.
Given the facts of this situation, how can I know if this is enough get hired in the UK?
software-industry new-job job-change united-kingdom career-switch
asked yesterday
Lenny86
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[EDIT: Original question was off topic and subjective. Reformulated to stay within the community rules]
I want to change my career into Front-End Development from a domain that is not related to Information technology.
I have a higher education degree, HTML, CSS and JavaScript certificates, but not a CS degree.
I can say that my skill level in HTML, CSS is intermediate; JavaScript is beginner to intermediate with some experience in Ajax requests. I’m also familiar with frameworks like Bootstrap, jQuery and know a little bit of React. I’ve been using Git for version-control and Webpack as a module bundler.
I’m in the process of building a portfolio to showcase these skills.
The ultimate goal is to get hired as a Front-End Developer in the UK.
I wouldn’t want to start applying before I know I’m ready and get rejected as there are not that many companies in this domain within my area and don’t want to waste the chances that may arise.
Given the facts of this situation, how can I know if this is enough get hired in the UK?
software-industry new-job job-change united-kingdom career-switch
software-industry new-job job-change united-kingdom career-switch
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put on hold as off-topic by Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat yesterday
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat
put on hold as off-topic by Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat yesterday
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, Jim G., The Wandering Dev Manager, BSMP, gnat
Hey Lenny, have you applied to any job already? Also, what sort of projects, or to what extent, have you a portfolio/experience on front-end development?
– DarkCygnus
yesterday
Possible duplicate of Get a job by contributing to community with Open-source projects as a programmer
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
There are a few questions similar to yours that have been asked and answered, but I also want to second DarkCygnus's question: have you applied? If you're confident in your skills, get out there and look for a job. Get feedback on what you're lacking and build a portfolio.
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
I've worked as a web developer for 15+ years in the UK without a related degree and it's never been an issue. I've also been on both sides of the recruitment desk and, in my experience, a demonstrable portfolio and/or the ability to answer technical questions/complete a technical test is more useful than a related degree. Keep working on the portfolio and start applying for roles (you may want to specifically look for junior roles initially, which may mean tempering earning expectations - treat your first role as a means to get some actual work experience in the field on your CV).
– delinear
yesterday
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Hey Lenny, have you applied to any job already? Also, what sort of projects, or to what extent, have you a portfolio/experience on front-end development?
– DarkCygnus
yesterday
Possible duplicate of Get a job by contributing to community with Open-source projects as a programmer
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
There are a few questions similar to yours that have been asked and answered, but I also want to second DarkCygnus's question: have you applied? If you're confident in your skills, get out there and look for a job. Get feedback on what you're lacking and build a portfolio.
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
I've worked as a web developer for 15+ years in the UK without a related degree and it's never been an issue. I've also been on both sides of the recruitment desk and, in my experience, a demonstrable portfolio and/or the ability to answer technical questions/complete a technical test is more useful than a related degree. Keep working on the portfolio and start applying for roles (you may want to specifically look for junior roles initially, which may mean tempering earning expectations - treat your first role as a means to get some actual work experience in the field on your CV).
– delinear
yesterday
Hey Lenny, have you applied to any job already? Also, what sort of projects, or to what extent, have you a portfolio/experience on front-end development?
– DarkCygnus
yesterday
Hey Lenny, have you applied to any job already? Also, what sort of projects, or to what extent, have you a portfolio/experience on front-end development?
– DarkCygnus
yesterday
Possible duplicate of Get a job by contributing to community with Open-source projects as a programmer
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
Possible duplicate of Get a job by contributing to community with Open-source projects as a programmer
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
There are a few questions similar to yours that have been asked and answered, but I also want to second DarkCygnus's question: have you applied? If you're confident in your skills, get out there and look for a job. Get feedback on what you're lacking and build a portfolio.
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
There are a few questions similar to yours that have been asked and answered, but I also want to second DarkCygnus's question: have you applied? If you're confident in your skills, get out there and look for a job. Get feedback on what you're lacking and build a portfolio.
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
I've worked as a web developer for 15+ years in the UK without a related degree and it's never been an issue. I've also been on both sides of the recruitment desk and, in my experience, a demonstrable portfolio and/or the ability to answer technical questions/complete a technical test is more useful than a related degree. Keep working on the portfolio and start applying for roles (you may want to specifically look for junior roles initially, which may mean tempering earning expectations - treat your first role as a means to get some actual work experience in the field on your CV).
– delinear
yesterday
I've worked as a web developer for 15+ years in the UK without a related degree and it's never been an issue. I've also been on both sides of the recruitment desk and, in my experience, a demonstrable portfolio and/or the ability to answer technical questions/complete a technical test is more useful than a related degree. Keep working on the portfolio and start applying for roles (you may want to specifically look for junior roles initially, which may mean tempering earning expectations - treat your first role as a means to get some actual work experience in the field on your CV).
– delinear
yesterday
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Hey Lenny, have you applied to any job already? Also, what sort of projects, or to what extent, have you a portfolio/experience on front-end development?
– DarkCygnus
yesterday
Possible duplicate of Get a job by contributing to community with Open-source projects as a programmer
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
There are a few questions similar to yours that have been asked and answered, but I also want to second DarkCygnus's question: have you applied? If you're confident in your skills, get out there and look for a job. Get feedback on what you're lacking and build a portfolio.
– Maigen Thomas
yesterday
I've worked as a web developer for 15+ years in the UK without a related degree and it's never been an issue. I've also been on both sides of the recruitment desk and, in my experience, a demonstrable portfolio and/or the ability to answer technical questions/complete a technical test is more useful than a related degree. Keep working on the portfolio and start applying for roles (you may want to specifically look for junior roles initially, which may mean tempering earning expectations - treat your first role as a means to get some actual work experience in the field on your CV).
– delinear
yesterday