15 Green Flags That Signal a Non-Technical Candidate Can Break into Applied AI
brandon_galang · x · 2026-11-03
Brandon Galang lists 15 green flags he looks for in non-linear candidates breaking into applied AI: daily hands-on use of coding agents, building before knowing the full picture, seeking feedback from real builders, using AI to learn CS basics, treating rejection as data, debugging vibe-coded failures, actually using git, trying new models, reading AI outputs instead of passing on slop, precise communication, ego-free asking, staying calm when things break, and sustained month-after-month engagement.
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