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.
#1about 4 minutes
The career value of learning in public
Sharing your learning journey online builds credibility and creates opportunities before you have professional experience.
#2about 4 minutes
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.
#3about 4 minutes
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.
#4about 4 minutes
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.
#5about 5 minutes
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.
#6about 2 minutes
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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