Launched Stories: From Pastry Chef to Developer @ Facebook
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It was a scary day at the Doctor's office when Galen's whole life changed! Learn how she overcame adversity to create a new career path that ultimately led to an engineering role at Facebook.
In this video, Galen shares:
- How a startling moment in your life can encourage you to make a career switch
- Don't be afraid of the word "internships" - Software Development internships can be a great way to accelerate your career
- Why she thinks Launch Academy's community is different
- Why applying to jobs can sometimes be a numbers game, and practice makes perfect