🤖Developer Learns JSON and Automates Job Search with n8n
From Finance to JSON: A Journey in Automation
TL;DR
A recent finance grad learns JSON and uses n8n to automate job search tasks, improving efficiency and confidence. A journey from tutorials to real-world workflows.
A finance grad from Loyola University Chicago, after four summers as a Financial Planning and Analysis intern, turned to JSON and n8n to automate their job search and career research. The journey from tutorial limbo to creating advanced workflows with Gemini integrations and Excel tracking shows the power of hands-on learning. This shift not only improved their job search efficiency but also fostered a growth mindset in software development.
Key Points
Graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Finance degree in 2026.
Spent four summers as a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at a large healthcare company.
Learned JSON and n8n to automate tasks in schoolwork, career search, and investment research.
Created workflows that sent Slack notifications for job application responses and tracked job openings.
Used eBay to flip items, showcasing the versatility of workflow automation in various contexts.
Why It Matters
If you're a developer transitioning from finance or another field, this story shows the power of hands-on learning and automation. The author's journey from tutorials to real-world workflows with n8n and JSON demonstrates how to improve efficiency and build confidence in software development. Anyone looking to automate repetitive tasks in their job search or career research should pay attention.
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