Jasmine's journey from chemical engineering to software engineering at Google

Changing careers is never easy, especially when the leap feels like it's across an entirely different field. For Jasmine, that leap was from chemical engineering to software engineering at Google, and her journey is one of resilience, meticulous preparation, and a deep commitment to growth.

Jasmine's career began in the manufacturing world, where she worked as an operations engineer. Days were spent optimizing processes, but evenings were for something entirely different: teaching herself JavaScript. With curiosity as her guide, she quickly realized her passion lay in tech. Just three months later, she made a bold decision: Leaving her stable role to enroll in a coding bootcamp.

That decision set her on a path that would eventually lead her to Google, but not without challenges. Jasmine applied to Google for the first time, only to face rejection during the phone interview. "Failure", however, didn't mark the end of her story, it became the starting point of something bigger.

Two years after her initial attempt, Jasmine got a second shot, thanks to a recruiter reaching out directly. After a series of technical interviews and team-matching conversations, Jasmine landed her role on Google Search's TypeScript Infrastructure team. And she didn't just get the job; she also secured a compensation package that exceeded her expectations, thanks to some savvy salary research!

So, how did Jasmine ultimately land her role at Google, and what lessons can her journey offer aspiring tech professionals?

Jasmine's journey wasn’t a straight line, but every twist and turn shaped her into the professional she is today. We've shared her full story, including her interview prep strategies, lessons learned, and tips for navigating career transitions, in our latest blog post, check it out today!

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