Portfolio Building, Seizing Career Opportunities, and the Most Important Lessons from 2023! (DF#129)

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2023 was wild! We’re going over the most important lessons we learned from our podcast guests this year. You should definitely listen to all the episodes. But, if you don’t have time, these are the highlights!

In this episode, we delve into the importance of portfolios and projects for showcasing skills and experience. We take a moment to reflect on Degree Free's incredible year, expressing gratitude to our amazing listeners.

What makes this episode special is that we go a step further, highlighting the key points and takeaways from each guest we've had this year.

What you’ll learn:

- Explore the highlights and takeaways from riveting interviews with industry experts including Billy Cosentino, Diana Spencer, Bradley Rice, and others.
- Uncover valuable insights on career transitions, being bold in your moves, and different paths to enter industries like IT and software administration.
- Discover the importance of personal projects and portfolios for developers and the impacts of learning fast, taking action, and showcasing proof of work.
- Learn about the significance of job security and making strategic decisions while capitalizing on trends in your career and life choices.
- Get insider tips on connecting your skills to the job you're applying for and stand out as an effective job seeker.

Join us as we wrap up this episode, expressing our gratitude to the incredible guests who joined us in 2023. We have big plans for the future and can't wait to share more exciting content with you. As we welcome the new year, we wish you all the best in your endeavors. Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes on the Degree Free Podcast!

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