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How to Get a Job When You're Crazy Underqualified
Created 10 years ago in Business / Career Advice

I learned web development on my own and got a full-time position as a software engineer at Khan Academy in 5 months.
Super-detailed blogpost about my strategy and process here:
http://stephjang.com/blog/khan-academy-job
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It was great chatting with Steph! She asked lots of questions to better understand my background and goals, then offered plenty of resources to help me reach them. Really appreciated her honest feedback on my resume/Linkedin profile on both positives and areas I could further work on. I would highly recommend Steph for anyone pursuing a career in Software Development and seeking further career advice.
Source: Clarity Kevin Tran Sep 30, 2017Steph is such an insightful and knowledgeable mentor. She gave me some really practical suggestions about internship application and helped me find out the type of company that I should apply to. Will really recommend to every student who wants to find out their career path.
Source: Clarity Ti Guo May 23, 2017Originally scheduled for a 30-minute call, Steph generously spent 30 minutes over-time with me sharing everything from her career paths to personal advices for me. I had an amazing time talking to her, and want to thank her again for such a wonderful conversation.
Source: Clarity Mitchell Kim Feb 23, 2017Steph was great to talk to and gave my a bunch of practical and actionable strategies for landing a position I have no qualifications for. Well worth the time. A lot to take action on.
Source: Clarity Luke Crocker Aug 9, 2016Steph was great to talk to and shared many perspectives in going for a job that i weren't aware of. She also shows a genuine interest in helping others achieve their goals. Highly recommended.
Source: Clarity Eddie Ieong Jun 29, 2016Steph has great knowledge about the EdTech industry and how to strategically plan your career.
Initially, I worried whether investing in a 30 minute call would be worthwhile.
The first 5-10 minutes of the phone call was enough to convince me that Steph is an expert and the call was worth the shot.
I'd definitely recommend calling Steph if you have questions on strategically planning your career in the EdTech industry.
I am looking forward to our next phone call.
Source: Clarity Sithan Kanna Sep 6, 2015
In our 15 minute call Steph provided very helpful, specific insights on my job search and career in edtech. I particularly appreciated her clear preparation before the call, ability to ask questions that focused the discussion, as well as her honest assessment based on her experiences and willingness to connect me to colleagues. I would highly recommend chatting with Steph if you are interested in innovative education careers or are considering an unusual career move to pursue your goals.
Source: Clarity Ariel Marcy Jun 13, 2015Steph gave me wonderful advice on how to demonstrate interest in a potential role. She was candid and thoughtful. Thanks Steph!
Source: Clarity Anita Joseph Feb 7, 2015the startups.com platform
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