Full Stack Journey 036: Starting Your IT Career With Kori Younger

On episode 36 of the Full Stack Journey, Scott talks with a guest who is just beginning their professional IT career.
Kori Younger (@sdndaughter on Twitter, @cyberkori on Instagram) joins Scott to discuss the career-long journey of learning that lies ahead of this talented new IT professional, as well as discussing some of the challenges that new IT professionals and recent college graduates face in starting their careers.
Scott and Kori discuss things like:

* How Kori prepared for a career in IT
* How studying business prepared Kori to better understand the role of technology
* The importance of diversity and inclusion for all under-represented minorities in technology
* What a failure resume is, and why it’s important
* Whether a college degree is worth it, or if certifications are good enough

Whether you’re new to the IT industry or have been around for a couple of decades, there are perspectives and lessons here for all listeners!
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Show Links:
Total Packets.com – Kori’s Web site
Kori Younger on Twitter
Kori Younger on Instagram