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Oyvind Dahl oyvind@build-electronic-circuits.com experience getting a job he really wanted

When I saw the ad I just knew I had to apply…

This was back when I was studying at the University of Oslo.

I found an ad for a job as a Python teacher.

Python is a programming language. And I loved programming! So I really wanted the job.

There was only one problem:

I didn't know Python at all. I had never used it.

...but that wasn't going to stop me. So I wrote an application.

In the application I told them how much I loved programming. I also told them that I didn't know Python.

But then I wrote that if I get the job, I will guarantee that I'll learn Python well enough to teach it before the classes start.

Then I waited...

A couple of days later I got a reply:

"We'll hire you on the condition that you learn Python before the classes start."

Yeeeeeeees! I was so happy.

And right away I started studying Python.

By the time the classes started I was pretty good at Python and I could teach it pretty well.

The moral of the story: If you see a job that you really want, but you're not sure if you're qualified – don't let it stop you.

This was a bit off-topic when it comes to electronics. But I get a lot of emails from people asking me what's the best way to get hired, so I wanted to share this story.

If you want a job in electronics, show that you love electronics.

And if you build things in your spare time, that is a good indicator for the employer that you love electronics.

If you haven't built much yet, but want to get started

Keep On Soldering!
Oyvind @ Build-electronic-circuits.com