About the talk
Being early in your career always presents challenges, but being early in your second career later in life has its own unique set of issues. The typical pipeline for the software industry does not fit the paradigm of an older career changer. In this talk, we will cover practical steps for navigating specific challenges related to hiring and being hired as a second-career dev. If approached with intentionality and thoughtfulness, the benefits can be immense for all involved.
This talk will cover
- Why we’re seeing more and more career-changers recently
- The potential challenges, opportunities, and tips for:
- People transitioning into tech as developers
- Managers and recruiters who encounter second-career developers
Career Growth
About the speaker
Ben is a second-career dev who previously spent a decade in adult education, community organization, and non-profit management. Now he is a Lead Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic by day and experiments with open source projects by night.