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I didn't have a programming background before university and I did fast-food jobs to support myself while studying so I didn't have a chance to work in internships or get relevant exp. Was ashamed of my blue-collar background and being a few years older than my peers who already were at a better level than me. I had a bad case of imposter syndrome.

I recommend this book, which has helped me gain the confidence to apply for placement in my final year. https://www.amazon.com/Foot-Door-Getting-Industry-Programmer-ebook/dp/B0813XNFNF . Its pretty short and only $3.24 on Kindle. Well worth reading.

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Foot in the Door: My Self-Taught Journey Becoming a Software Developer

Want to break into the tech industry? Don't have a computer science degree? About four years ago I was in your very shoes. I graduated college with an art degree and quickly realized that "professional artist" was not going to be a viable career path. Design seemed like a possible alternative, but I also found I did not enjoy working directly with clients.

What I did know was that I loved games ever since I was a little girl and I loved to build things and show them off. I applied to some entry level software developer positions, but nobody called me back. I knew I needed more training, a portfolio, connections, something more.

In this book you will learn:

• How to adopt the programmers mindset to tackle difficult coding challenges
• Strategies to help figure out the best coding resources for you
• What kinds of problems you are likely to face at different stages of your journey,
• How to calibrate your bullshit detector to avoid abusive managers
• Ways to solidify your knowledge by teaching and mentoring others
• Coping with imposter syndrome and transition anxiety
• Options for learning to code with limited time at your disposal

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0813XNFNF