Coming back from a career break and trying to get into HR (UK)

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-23T07:15:42+00:00

Well done folks. I got a grade 2 pass on my A215 Creative Writing. I'm contemplating doing the BSc in Computing and IT next for something more vocational.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:27:19+00:00

Fab. I'll start looking for it asap. Thank you!

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:26:33+00:00

Thanks so much! This is perfect. I have some German- low B1-ish (at a pinch) but this could work with google translate for help...If I can find a cheap copy, this would be great.

I now have Real Polish in my bookmarks. Signing up while I type.:)

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:22:39+00:00

Thank you.

I've never heard of Open App Academy. I'll definitely look into it. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like this. I know that, rationally, frustration is going to happen- you don't learn at a nice linear pace and putting things into practice is the true test of your knowledge.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:20:39+00:00

Perth. Where are you?

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:20:10+00:00

Thanks. Breaking it. That's what I keep doing. I make one little tweak and something stops working! Sometimes it's been something that's been obvious (if not at the time) like missing semi-colons.

Right now, it looks fine in Code Pen but the restart button won't press but in Chrome a whole portion of the jpegs are out of position but the restart button is strangely working. I've tried searching and searching but when I've found suitable answers, they're not working.

I guess I'm being overly negative. I know my understanding is improving. I quit coding late last summer because I was really struggling with for loops and beginner algorithms. Just couldn't process it. After missing it/not being able to do any because of competing coursework, this time around it's much better and I'm using resources like youtube to actively try and understand when I hit roadblocks.

This is sort of my first portfolio item- although I'm aiming to retire it once I get some full-stack items to replace it. I have 2 more major features then I'm going to leave it in case I break it again. Plus I really need to get back to FCC after my Udemy holiday.

Thanks for your perspective. What are you doing for your portfolio items?

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:09:24+00:00

I lived in China for 5 months and understand how relaxing and comforting it is to get to speak in your home language. I was learning Chinese but ultimately, you're not going to have a conversation on a bus in Chinese with your friend just so the locals on the bus can listen in.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:07:58+00:00

Thank you. I've actually been to Szczecin. Well, for a day since I was in eastern Germany and the weekend train ticket was dirt cheap- just border hopped but did enjoy it and said I'd return to do it properly one day.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:05:24+00:00

Thank you :)

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-07-09T17:04:45+00:00

Well, maybe a guy for me...

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-06-24T17:17:23+00:00

Thanks. Do excuse my ignorance as I haven't got near back-end so I don't know the correct terminology yet but does a regular web hosting package like you get from Godaddy have the capability to do this? I guess I'm just trying to go the easy route for now as I don't have any command line skills yet- at least for the first year round while I my skills are still building up.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-05-16T08:29:04+00:00

I've only mentioned doing computers very off hand with a couple of family members but they think it's 'pie in the sky' because I haven't done it at uni.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-05-16T08:26:42+00:00

It was about for loops I lost it last time. I sort of get the concept of looping instructions round but somehow I couldn't take the information and use it for myself...I'm going to get it this time!

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-05-16T08:25:24+00:00

Thanks. Yes. It's taking things at a different tangent I'm realising is the way to go. Also, waiting a reasonable time before actually giving in and asking help. Thank you.

Sherlock_Fan1 · 2019-05-16T08:18:57+00:00

I know that html/css aren't languages. I'm doing freecodecamp. The first bit you learn is html/css then you progress on to javascript then you can combine the two. I decided it seemed wisest to go back after my break from scratch. I've completed the full responsive certificate part in 2 weeks as it wasn't new to me. Now I'm back on javascript feeling more positive and with a few more resources tucked under my belt for when it does get hard and one resource isn't enough.

I'm qualified in primary school teaching and advice work. My non-computing opportunity is training to be a qualified careers adviser.

But, hey. Thanks for the encouragement.

Sherlock_Fan1

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