From Construction to Bitcoin Developer in Less Than 18 Months: Tips for Breaking In and Building a Portfolio with Damian Goodenough (DF#120)

May 2022: Damian Goodenough was working in construction and working on a tractor listening to Hannah on Pomp’s podcast… October 2023: Damian is a guest on the Degree Free podcast and is a Bitcoin dev! Yup! Your life can change that fast! In this episode, Damian shares his story about becoming a developer in less than 18 months and talks about his perspective on the value of practical skills and experience over a college degree. There is something in this episode for everyone! So even if you don’t want to be a dev or work in crypto, tune into this episode and we promise you’ll get something out of it! What You’ll Learn: - Advice on learning new skills, networking, and overcoming imposter syndrome - The value of practical skills and experience over a college degree in the hiring process - Damian's journey from construction to becoming a Bitcoin developer - The different areas and opportunities within Bitcoin development - Providing proof-of-work and building a portfolio in the Bitcoin industry Don’t miss this week’s episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: degreefree.co Join the Degree Free Network and get the support you need to get hired, get that promotion, and achieve your career goals! You’ll get access to our free resources such as the 5 Degree Free Pathways and 7 Day Get Hired Challenge Course: degreefree.co/network Learn job hunting skills and learn how to land your dream job in 7 days: degreefree.co/gethired/ Starting your degree free journey but don't know where to start? Check out our free ‘5 Degree Free Pathways’ Course: degreefree.co/pathways