Is it possible to break into tech in less than 135 days?

23 Jul 2025 · 27 min
26:51

Jay went from no coding experience to five to seven tech job offers in 135 days by learning JavaScript and React full-time. He completed 25 to 30 interviews, relied on mentorship and accountability partners, and landed a role combining software work and sales.

Questions this video answers

He was mentored starting on 24 February.

About 135 days (start 24 February to mid-June).

Approximately 25–30 interviews.

About 5–7 offers.

July 23, 2025.

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