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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Anna McDougall, a former opera singer and now a full-stack developer with a passion for JavaScript. She is also a tech blogger, a YouTube creator and a public speaker.

Anna discusses impostor syndrome and why it\\u2019s always wise to receive feedback with the right mind-set in place. She also talks about the importance of altering your perspective when looking for a job in the IT sector.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

TOP CAREER TIP

When you are faced with insecurity and constructive feedback, remember that you are never there to prove yourself to someone. Remember to keep a learning mind-set active whenever feedback of any kind is offered.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Anna gave up when she was young, which is a constant source of regret. With the passage of time, she has come to realise how skilled she was, but was held back by societal expectations.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Anna made a career change and took on a new role, pivoting completely in terms of a career path, working hard to build her technical skills, and also applied much effort into understanding the back-end of tech while building an online presence and community.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

Anna is most excited about the potential of tech \\u2013 how it can achieve lasting change, benefit humanity, and reinvent itself constantly.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 The potential of technology and how it can change the world.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Don\\u2019t be afraid to say no!

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 To not ask for a very big salary upon moving to Leipzig.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Anna would focus on back-end technologies and Java.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Anna\\u2019s main objective is to raise her technical skills as much as possible.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Public speaking.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Anna always looks for challenges to keep her knowledge fresh and her instincts keen.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Gym work and training.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

When looking for a job or career path, we must think less about our own needs and wants and more about the wants and needs of our potential employers or recruiters.

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BEST MOMENTS

(6:43) \\u2013 Anna - \\u201cIt\\u2019s not about an improving-yourself mind-set. It\\u2019s about a learning mind-set\\u201d

(7:21) \\u2013 Anna - \\u201cFinding those gaps in your knowledge is a good thing\\u201d

(17:31) \\u2013 Anna \\u2013 \\u201cIf something isn\\u2019t right for you, or if you don\\u2019t have time, it\\u2019s better to say no\\u201d

(20:42) \\u2013 Anna \\u2013 \\u201cThink less from your perspective, and think more from a recruiter\\u2019s perspective\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 ANNA MCDOUGALL

Anna McDougal is a former opera singer and now a full-stack developer with a passion for Javascript. She is also a tech blogger, a YouTube creator and a public speaker.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 ANNA MCDOUGALL

Anna McDougall can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AnnaJMcDougall

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annajmcdougall/

Website: https://www.annamcdougall.com/