EP. 109 - How I Got A Tech Job With No Experience & No Degree! ft. Maya Saffron

Joining us in the booth this week is Maya Saffron, who is a technical architect and founder of the maya’s minutes podcast.

In this episode we discuss: 

• The differences between growing up in East London vs North London
• Why going to Uni isn’t essential
• Why she became a PT and quit that to get into Tech
• The exact steps of how Maya got a tech role without a uni degree
• Pro’s and cons of working in the tech industry
• Navigating the tech industry as a woman
• Most valuable tech skills to learn in 2024 (with salaries)
• Tips on how you can land your next tech role 
• The future of the tech industry and much more

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Timestamps

00:00 - Preview

01:01 - Intro

01:36 - Benefits of going on holiday in Jan…!

06:16 - Meet Maya Saffron

09:34 - East London vs North London: the hustle mindset was different!

15:26 - I didn’t tell my parent’s I wasn’t going to uni…!

20:01 - Getting a degree doesn’t equal success…!

23:10 - Why I became a personal trainer

28:41- You have to be willing to sell your skills…!

33:59 - Didn’t need social media to make money as a PT

37:00 - Why I switched to the tech industry

38:17 - I did a course to get my tech skills..!

39:44 - The exact steps I took to get my first tech role

43:58 - Why are people scared to message people on Linkedin ?

46:08 - You just need one chance and the opportunities will come

47:20 - Always ask for what you want! (Salary, benefits etc)

51:18 - I learnt this working in tech.

54:07 - Bouncing back from redundancy!

56:46 - Write your wish list for your next job opportunity…!

01:01:56 - Top soft skills for tech…!

01:05:41 - Most valuable tech skills to learn in 2024

01:10:07 - Pro’s and cons of working in the tech industry…!

01:12:20 - Navigating the tech industry as a woman

01:15:49 - 2024: How would you get a tech role today?

01:16:29 - The future of the tech industry

01:17:27 - Maya’s minutes podcast!

01:20:32 - Black community needs more diverse conversations…!

01:28:50 - Final words

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