On episode 36 of the Full Stack Journey, Scott talks with a guest who is just beginning their professional IT career. Kori Younger (@sdndaughter on Twitter, @cyberkori on Instagram) joins Scott to discuss the career-long journey of learning that lies ahead of this talented new IT professional, as well as discussing some of the challenges that new IT professionals and recent college graduates face in starting their careers. Scott and Kori discuss things like: * How Kori prepared for a career in IT * How studying business prepared Kori to better understand the role of technology * The importance of diversity and inclusion for all under-represented minorities in technology * What a failure resume is, and why it’s important * Whether a college degree is worth it, or if certifications are good enough Whether you’re new to the IT industry or have been around for a couple of decades, there are perspectives and lessons here for all listeners! Sponsor: Pilot Fiber Pilot Fiber is hiring network engineers for support and infrastructure roles! With hundreds of happy customers in NYC, we’re out to prove that a happy team means happier customers.  Pilot is looking for technical pros who share a passion for driving an unprecedented end-to-end experience. Find out more at pilotfiber.com/packetpushers. Show Links: Total Packets.com – Kori’s Web site Kori Younger on Twitter Kori Younger on Instagram