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Hui Chieh Jackson

February 15,2023 at 7:24PM UTC

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Hi everyone!

I'm a career changer looking to pivot into tech as a front-end developer in the Boston area or remotely. I have a background in Quality Engineering for medical devices and aerospace. It's been tough applying to roles, not hearing back, or receiving automated rejection emails. Do people have any suggestions for job leads? I've also considered contract work but have had some bad experiences when I was a temp worker. Does anyone work in the tech field that I could ask questions to?

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Susan Heidi WolmanMarch 5,2023 at 2:05PM UTC
Hi - I am a returner to tech after having my family and I have noticed the same thing. The process is totally different now.
Temp work makes IT go round. You need to get your first professional project and that in turn will get your next more secure job with a company. I would be happy to help you.
Hui Chieh JacksonMarch 5,2023 at 7:41PM UTC
Hi Susan. I would love the help with finding my first role in tech. It's especially difficult knowing I'm competing with more experienced tech workers who just got laid off.