I have been in tech for almost 10 years or so now. I have recently started mentoring women from various backgrounds (publishing, marketing, teaching etc.) who are taking coding bootcamps or self studying.<p>The concern that comes up again and again is that they are at a disadvantage because they come from a non-technical background. They are worried that a recruiter will take a look at their previous background and deem them unfit for the tech job that they are applying to.<p>I am having trouble convincing people that there are many who have gone into tech without a computer science degree. I want to ask you HNers, those of you with a non-technical background how did you make the transition? What worked? What didn't? How did you explain the transition to recruiters? Specific details would be great!<p>Thank you.