Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLearning Beyond the Classroom: From Pool Tech to Tech Solutions Engineer with Matt Walters (DF#110)
Episode 112
In this episode of Degree Free, get ready to be inspired by Matt Walters, a Technology Solutions Engineer who shares his “unconventional” path to suc…
2 years, 9 months ago
Breaking into Code: How to Launch Your Software Engineering Career with No Experience with Matthew Young, AWS Software Engineer (DF#109)
Episode 111
In this episode, join us as we sit down with AWS Software Engineer, Matthew Young, to delve into his inspiring journey of breaking into the tech indu…
2 years, 9 months ago
Becoming a Software Engineer Without a Degree with Garrett Graves, a Twitch Engineer (DF#108)
Episode 110
In this episode, we sit down with Garrett Graves, a software engineer at Twitch who has built a thriving career without a college degree. Garrett sha…
2 years, 10 months ago
Future-Proof Your Career: Positioning Yourself for Success in the AI Era with Drake Porter (DF#107)
Episode 109
Today, we have a returning guest! Drake Porter is a Senior Product Manager at Meta. He’s a former League of Legends coach, competitive StarCraft 2 pl…
2 years, 10 months ago
Debunking ’Follow Your Passion’ as Career Advice, The Rise of Downcredentialing & Skill Based Hiring (DF#106)
Episode 108
In this episode, we delve into fascinating topics that are reshaping the modern workplace and challenging traditional career advice.
First, we explor…
2 years, 10 months ago
Biggest Job Lies #4: “We Only Want What’s Best For You” (DF#105)
Episode 107
In this episode of the "Biggest Job Lies" series, we delve into the deceptive claim frequently heard in the professional world: "We Only Want What's …
2 years, 10 months ago
Use This Framework If You’re Thinking About Going (Back) to College (DF#104)
Episode 106
Thinking about going back to college? It's a big decision, no doubt.
The idea of expanding your knowledge, exploring new career possibilities, or pu…
2 years, 11 months ago
Mastering Job References & The Decline Of College Enrollment (DF#103)
Episode 105
In this episode, we discuss how to use job references effectively. We’ll uncover the right approach to leverage this powerful tool for career success…
2 years, 11 months ago
How to Make Difficult Decisions and Why I Decided to Give Up Firefighting (DF#102)
Episode 104
Changing careers is tough and you’re always faced with difficult decisions!
In this episode, we delve into a comprehensive framework that will help y…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why College Degrees Shouldn’t Be Required For Entry Level Jobs & Unveiling the Truth Behind ”Highest Paying Jobs for College Grads” (DF#101)
Episode 103
In this episode, we're diving deep into thought-provoking topics that challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to education and job prospects.
Fi…
2 years, 11 months ago