☆*:.｡. My Background in Tech📚 .｡.:*☆

My journey into the tech industry is a pretty unorthodox one, at least in my opinion. I originally didn’t want to be in tech…I wanted to be a 2D animator.

It was my junior year of college. After reflecting on where I wanted to be after I graduated from undergrad, I wanted to ensure that I was able to have a stable job and income. I looked at the state of the animation job market and I knew I would’ve not been able to handle the pressure and intense competition it took to be an animator. Drawing is a hobby of mine and I did not want it to be that I got burnt out from something I loved doing for fun. That ultimately made me rethink my career choice. After coding for the past two years (freshman and sophomore year), I decided to dip a toe into computer science. From there, I didn’t look back.

I landed my first internship at Company A the summer before my senior year. I felt like I learned so much in those three months than I did in an entire semester. After exceeding expectations for a tech intern at Company A, I was offered a full-time position following my graduation. This gave me the drive to continue learning and building my skillset.

Unfortunately, my offer from Company A fell through a few months later due to budget cuts for the following year. This left me absolutely crushed. After taking a couple days to rot in bed and let it sink in, I realized the rejection was only a temporary setback. I was determined to reach my goal of getting a job for sometime after graduation.

I continued researching and studying as much as I could to build on my tech knowledge. I applied to as many positions as I humanly could. I earned a few more tech certificates. I adjusted my resume numerous times and wrote a number of cover letters. I reached out for feedback on my resume and LinkedIn profile consistently.

After many applications, rejections, and ghostings, I received a call a week before my graduation that I got a job offer from Company B. I graduated in May of this year and started my current position at Company B in early July.

And I’m not stopping there. While working full-time, I’m continuing my studies and preparing for my upcoming master’s degree. I’m eager to dive deeper into computer science and expand my technical expertise, especially as I look toward the next steps in my career. In the meantime, I’m taking courses, building on my knowledge, and staying up to date with new trends and technologies. I’m excited to keep learning and growing, and I’m focused on making the most of every opportunity that comes my way.🌱📚🔥

(NOTE: By the way, this is not a jab at anyone who wants to become an animator!! Do follow your heart and dreams when it comes to pursuing your dream career! This is just my personal experience when it came to thinking about where I wanted my life to be post-grad. Also, I didn’t want one of my main stress relievers to become a stressor in my life :)!)

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