Comment by angrais | Hacker News Reader

Comment by angrais | Hacker News Reader

I'm based in the North East (Newcastle) and am happy to have a look at your CV or point you to opportunities I know about in the toon. I mention this as you said you're currently in the North.

As others have said, in lieu of a recent degree, you need a portfolio. Happy to help you understand how your previous experiences or projects might map to a portfolio - work with what you've got :) This doesn't necessarily have to be totally technical; "soft skills" are core too. Also, LinkedIn is the way to go for finding local work. Happy to critique your current profile too.

In the past I have helped several people, including international candidates, navigate the UK recruitment process to secure positions in this field and academia.

Question:

- When did you get your previous degree?

Depending on when this was, this could enable you to apply for graduate programmes.

Likewise, as someone mentioned below, leveraging your undergraduate knowledge to position yourself for a job at the intersection of software development and that domain might be a good option.

Newcastle is just a little bit north of where I am. I'm happy to send you my CV, do you have an email?

I got my previous degree in 2016 but I really don't want to do anything related to my previous degree unless it is in robotics/ autonomous systems because it is now mostly software driven unlike in the past.

I reckon you should give London a try as most tech jobs are in that area. Obviously there are some in other parts of the uk, but demand being so high in london there is a good chance you will find one there. Try cwjobs.co.uk and monster.co.uk. Good luck!

Thanks a lot! I appreciate your advice.

I agree that there are more jobs in London, and they can certainly be more prestigious, like Facebook, Google, or Monzo.

However, Newcastle is much cheaper so you'd be able to afford a generally better lifestyle that might make you feel more comfortable and happy. For example, a nicer apartment that you don't have to share, more cash to save for a rainy day, etc.

Indeed London is much more expensive. I left the city for that reason myself, but probably for a year or two career wise it might be great. Long term, I fully agree with you re nicer apartment and more cash.

Not sure why you're being downvoted. What you say is correct and a great idea.

I'd second that: work in a large company or a startup (if that interests you) in London for a couple of years to learn the ropes and build your career.

Then the world (or the North East) is your oyster. Or course, it's always difficult to move once you've settled down, even in London.

I thought Newcastle might be near you!

Of course. I'm Jay, and have updated my profile to include my email.

That's good to know and sounds like it was a good degree.

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