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Discussion on: How I became a professional self-taught developer in Germany while working a full time job

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이아 | Nessa Okeke

Hi Carsten, great story, I especially liked the part where you realised you needed some direction in learning. I'm curious though, how were you able to express this part to recruiters, was it in your cover letter? - >

"I have no experience, but please look at my personal projects."

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Carsten Behrens

Hi Nessa,

yes, it was part of my cover letter.

Basically like this:
I have experience with [insert your technologies] you can see a few of my personal projects that use these technologies on my website [your website].