Navigating Self-Doubt and CV Writing in a Coding Bootcamp
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Summary
The article reflects on the emotional and psychological challenges faced during the fourth week of a coding bootcamp, particularly the daunting task of drafting a CV. The author grapples with self-doubt and questions their employability, while also acknowledging the shared experience of intensive retraining among bootcamp participants.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI didn’t expect to be confronted with it so soon, but week four of the Makers pre-course has guided me down the path of starting the first draft of my CV. I wasn’t ready for this.
All the underlying thoughts I have had about myself and my abilities have been strapped to a Saturn V rocket and blasted into the forefront of my mind.
Who the hell would ever want to hire me?
For the majority of people who do bootcamps, we are all in the same position. We are intensively retraining.
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