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How I use public learning to kickstart my career - From marketing to full-stack in a 100 days

A social media strategist became a full-stack developer in 100 days. Her secret was sharing her learning journey online.

How I use public learning to kickstart my career - From marketing to full-stack in a 100 days
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The career value of learning in public

Sharing your learning journey online builds credibility and creates opportunities before you have professional experience.

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How to define your personal learning niche

Use a simple sentence structure to define your niche, focusing on your unique background and learning goals to attract a specific audience.

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A quiz to find your best platform

Answer three key questions about your comfort with video, growth expectations, and time commitment to identify the ideal social media platform for you.

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Comparing video platforms TikTok and YouTube

TikTok offers rapid growth with short-form content, while YouTube provides long-term value and monetization but requires more production effort.

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Comparing text and image platforms Instagram and Twitter

Instagram is great for community engagement through stories, while Twitter connects you with a specific, text-focused developer community.

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Content ideas to start your public learning journey

Begin sharing your progress with content ideas like day-in-the-life videos, resource recommendations, project showcases, and participating in coding challenges.

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