How I Got a Software Developer Job without a Degree | My Career Journey

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2023
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Komentáře • 110

  • @Funeral1000
    @Funeral1000 Před 3 měsíci +14

    I am currently in the last week of the Umuzi bootcamp, and I have endured significant hardship. I don’t think I’ll ever willingly subject myself to such an intense experience again. As I speak, I am feeling unwell due to the sleepless nights and the stress. Despite not having a coding background, I managed to complete the three-week bootcamp. Additionally, I had a Coursera course that was supposed to take four weeks, but I completed it in just two days.Your story gives me hope may God bless you and keep on inspiring us brother

    • @kholekasibiya7890
      @kholekasibiya7890 Před měsícem +1

      Can you pls help me with umuzi aptitude test.😢

    • @Funeral1000
      @Funeral1000 Před měsícem

      @@kholekasibiya7890 These are the only tips I can give you pattern recognition, stats ,and english proficiency. I failed it 3x before I made it to the boot camp.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před 17 dny

      All the best with your journey, intensity is the nature of bootcamps, as long as you can make it out 👊

  • @TheOveragedDeveloper
    @TheOveragedDeveloper Před rokem +44

    Good to hear your projects worked for you, Josiah. Heard a lot of people emphasise the importance of having a portfolio of projects under your belt.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +7

      Yup it’s very important, they don’t have to be the most unique or fully completed but enough to work

  • @slime13131
    @slime13131 Před 4 měsíci +8

    I am following you everywhere (Twitter, TikTok, CZcams). You're inspiring me everyday. we have a lot in common cars, coding. I'm in my first year diploma IT

  • @edmondmthimunye311
    @edmondmthimunye311 Před rokem +3

    Jos I'm inspired by your dedication 🙏

  • @niphomahlangu2733
    @niphomahlangu2733 Před rokem +7

    Thank you so much for this video. I am a software Development graduate myself. You've just inspired me to focus on my portfolio.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem

      All the best with your career!

    • @eugenechauke3849
      @eugenechauke3849 Před 5 měsíci

      I’ve registered with unisa for the applied mathematics and computer science program. Is it worth it?

  • @lenzo.IV.Silkwana
    @lenzo.IV.Silkwana Před rokem +22

    Thanks for the info you've just shared showing people that you can define the odds I also want to be an Software engineer already have installed some apps on my phone Python apps and am also doing Computer applications technology at school am currently in Grade 10 so thanks for the motivation and info

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +1

      all the best brother

    • @anniki7445
      @anniki7445 Před 9 měsíci

      Which school though, u might be my school-mate

    • @lenzo.IV.Silkwana
      @lenzo.IV.Silkwana Před 9 měsíci

      @@anniki7445 Hillcrest Secondary School mate in the Western Cape and u?

  • @Herculiz22
    @Herculiz22 Před 11 měsíci +3

    You've just earned yourself a new subscriber bro. Great content

  • @mongezilazarusmodiba6221
    @mongezilazarusmodiba6221 Před 4 měsíci

    thanks 4 the info ,really direct and short

  • @just_swartz
    @just_swartz Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey Abuti, I just finished my matric last year ,got bachelor,did math lit at school and always had been interested in coding so I decided to take lessons from watching Mosh on CZcams and when im ready to write an exam ill write through Coursera and get the certificate,im learning python to be a software developer and a web developer, I love technology and gaming , I see you got the thrustmaster

  • @neodlamini1802
    @neodlamini1802 Před rokem +2

    Dope vid, I just found your channel it's fire more tech related content plz 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Keabestwe
    @Keabestwe Před rokem +1

    Great video Jos

  • @donaldpakkies
    @donaldpakkies Před rokem +1

    Great journey, great story

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +1

      You form a big part of it, I will forever be greatful my dawg 🙏🏿

  • @raymondmawina6445
    @raymondmawina6445 Před rokem +1

    Thank for sharing this

  • @moshemalatji995
    @moshemalatji995 Před rokem +6

    this was very dope to listen to and very informative for people who want to get started in tech🙌

  • @user-qd1tq8yq1z
    @user-qd1tq8yq1z Před rokem +2

    It's not easy , I myself are on the journey and I admire courage

  • @GregDennisReviews
    @GregDennisReviews Před rokem +1

    Amazing!

  • @musicm6dness
    @musicm6dness Před 10 měsíci +5

    Your journey is inspiring bro👏👏Please make a video on how you structured your CV

  • @elizabethbaloyi7179
    @elizabethbaloyi7179 Před rokem +3

    New subscriber, great video. I'm transition into tech. This video was helpful

  • @thatoyaone6567
    @thatoyaone6567 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hi. What kind of projects did you focus on, to put into your portfolio, that is.

  • @leadershiphub9375
    @leadershiphub9375 Před rokem +5

    Facts bro
    I feel like modules like IQTT are unnecessary but anyway we move

    • @SUBZEROFx12
      @SUBZEROFx12 Před rokem +1

      i quess it helps with thinking outside the box ( thats my thought ) btw am also doing it

    • @leadershiphub9375
      @leadershiphub9375 Před rokem

      @@SUBZEROFx12 Which year are you? ✊🏾

  • @kefilweditse651
    @kefilweditse651 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this,I have a question for someone starting to program,starting out with python which advice would you give,and which learning tips would you give

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +1

      Try to learn almost all the basics of python first without using any frameworks like Django. After you are satisfied with your python skills, start using it with frameworks like Django to make applications, then go forward from there
      Look out for online learning platforms like codecademy, they offer python basic courses

  • @GameFlames1234
    @GameFlames1234 Před 4 měsíci +1

    nice racing wheel :)

  • @tendy6993
    @tendy6993 Před rokem +5

    Seems that Javar is a big deal South African companies. Thanks. You mentions having applied for maths related degree. Given that you did the self taught route. Please tell me does pure maths really count?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +3

      You need good math marks to get admitted into a computer science degree

  • @hlalefikgasago8856
    @hlalefikgasago8856 Před rokem +1

    This is a very helpful video, thank you for posting it. Which languages would you recommend for someone who is teaching themselves?

  • @user-fr4rd2vh3o
    @user-fr4rd2vh3o Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bro thanks for d video

  • @mathsbuddies
    @mathsbuddies Před 3 měsíci

    If you want to start a career to become a software developer while still working, which courses can I buy and where can I get them in order to be a junior developer?

  • @kamxan256
    @kamxan256 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Josiah could you please make a video about the projects you had when you landed your first job, it would really help a lot for us aspiring self-taught developers.

  • @PholoshoSeloane
    @PholoshoSeloane Před rokem +1

    awsome stuff

  • @Skari504m
    @Skari504m Před 4 měsíci

    Did you choose science stream?during FET

  • @sibusisothabethe3109
    @sibusisothabethe3109 Před rokem +2

    Cool story man 🤝 now would you say being around Gauteng has afforded you the amount of jobs you have under your belt in as many years? Cause atm I’m pushing however there aren’t as many opportunities this side

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem

      Yeah most companies are based here and 3/4 I have worked for are based here. Being in or close to Cities definitely helps. Joburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Durban etc are good hotspots

    • @sibusisothabethe3109
      @sibusisothabethe3109 Před rokem

      @@josiahthobejane awe

  • @princeeric3387
    @princeeric3387 Před rokem

    Hey , you probably get a lot of these messages, but I really would like your honest advice. I’m currently doing my B.A degree and I definitely want to finish that but I’ve found a new love for coding is it really possible to get a job in tech with self teaching and online certifications etc be real with me and also , I plan on learning python first , and hopefully go from there , I’m a beginner I don’t really know what I’m doing but really willing to learn but I need that clarity and honesty in that regard first . Thank you

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +1

      Yes it’s possible and with a Business Analyst degree you can make your way into most tech companies

  • @anniki7445
    @anniki7445 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Can u please explain more about Hackthons

  • @smangasimphiwe5852
    @smangasimphiwe5852 Před rokem +6

    I am compatible with Java, c++ and python. How do i begin to do a project. Any tips

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +5

      Make a program thats like notepad, store and edit notes, decide if you want to store these locally or store them on the cloud

  • @CoolTebza-eh7ig
    @CoolTebza-eh7ig Před 11 měsíci

    But if it not base on robots and humanoid still not good enough for bigger projects. Every app on the internet are the same or look like other people, all in one that can even control robots or appliances lol educational systems is poor in some institutes unfortunately 😢 without proper investigation

  • @touchingbasewithluna3184

    Everytime I try and penetrate the IT industry something is blocking me. I only have EUC certificate and trying out the cyber security program

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem

      “”A+, N+, S+, Azure, AWS and Cybersec if she wants to go further. When she hits the cybersec part, I would advise she learns a language or two like Python and Javascript.””

    • @touchingbasewithluna3184
      @touchingbasewithluna3184 Před rokem

      @@josiahthobejane any free learning site on the A+ to start?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem

      @@touchingbasewithluna3184 that I don’t know, search around and see if you find anything but there should be a lot

    • @WelaSA
      @WelaSA Před rokem +1

      How many projects have you done? Having a strong portfolio not only helps as part of your CV but it also helps you practice the types of things that will be asked in interviews and you can bring it up when it's time to talk about experience. It's also an easy way to see what the gaps in your knowledge are.

    • @beans_dev
      @beans_dev Před rokem

      @@touchingbasewithluna3184if you’re referring to the Comptia A+, there’s a playlist here on CZcams. He has playlists for the A+ core 1 and core 2.

  • @siphesihlesibiya5205
    @siphesihlesibiya5205 Před rokem +2

    I’m still starting and I’m currently self taught
    May you be my mentor if you don’t mind sir please

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem

      Unfortunately I cant mentor anyone atm, but feel free to DM me on twitter

  • @kabelothosi7301
    @kabelothosi7301 Před rokem +3

    😅You really pushed with that Dell. I didn’t think you’d still have it.

  • @reitumetseedwinmasoko5956
    @reitumetseedwinmasoko5956 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Arrays gave you a problem?😮... What of linked lists😭 those ones are trouble

  • @josephgwara6336
    @josephgwara6336 Před rokem +3

    Yo bro did you go to Rosebank College in Braamfontein?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před rokem +2

      No Sunnyside

    • @josephgwara6336
      @josephgwara6336 Před rokem +1

      @@josiahthobejane Oh that makes sense,I did the same course but I went to the one in Braam thought we might have been class mates at some point

  • @felixnasia6036
    @felixnasia6036 Před 2 měsíci

    hey apart from Python what other things should I learn for me to be hired as a software developer

  • @chidi865
    @chidi865 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Good day bro, Do you recommend learning web dev on CZcams?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Před 7 měsíci

      Yes, long as you can keep yourself in check and finish the courses, do one at a time

  • @2melo194
    @2melo194 Před rokem

    1:36 You used Android Studio❓

  • @foundationforleadersassoci6994

    Can u assist me in making a website for my npo

  • @thabomotsiri2267
    @thabomotsiri2267 Před 4 měsíci

    im inspired broh

  • @musacj
    @musacj Před 4 měsíci +1

    Damn, you jump like a kid in a jumping castle... 4 companies in 4 years... I stayed 4 years in 1 company that I joined in 2019

  • @mohapithapelo3681
    @mohapithapelo3681 Před rokem

    How many projects did you do?

  • @harrisonekpobimi4764
    @harrisonekpobimi4764 Před rokem

    Josh what’s up

  • @zenith8868
    @zenith8868 Před 4 měsíci +1

    So you do front end dev

  • @raulbarriga7416
    @raulbarriga7416 Před 9 měsíci

    So you got a job in Canada without a degree?

  • @lwandamhlongo4389
    @lwandamhlongo4389 Před rokem +3

    Just tell them you have inyoka dawg

  • @skizzleboi
    @skizzleboi Před rokem +2

    bro can see both screens at once lmao

  • @trinitytunez
    @trinitytunez Před 4 měsíci +1

    Okay bro, this was actually way helpful 🫡