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Ask Better Questions, Get Better Jobs: How Spencer Sped up His Interview Process and Got an Offer Only Four Days after the First Interview

April 04, 2023 0:36:40 52.83 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Spencer Dye πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Spencer is a new developer who recently got his first dev job! In the past, he was a designer, but before that, he studied to become a biologist, and then, an accountant! While moonlighting as a designer during his studies, he discovered Webflow, and from there, realized that development is... kind of fun?In this episode, you'll hear how Spencer learned to code, kept up his motivation by practicing stoicism and filling in a habit tracker, and ultimately landed his first dev job after only five months since he decided to change careers. Alex and Spencer discuss whether you should focus on any job or only the jobs you like, why your background is your asset, and are your coding skills the only thing you should focus on. You'll hear how Spencer interviewed his interviewers and focused on making a human connection - which resulted in one of the shortest interview processes we've heard about on the pod!Plus: YouTube recommendations, your tweets, and many words of encouragement.πŸ”— Connect with Emre πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό LinkedIn 🌐 Website ⏰ Timestamps How Spencer went from computers to design to biology to accountancy, back to design, and eventually, into development (01:25) Before learning frontend, Spencer freelanced as a designer and worked with Webflow (03:03) Spencer dropped out of college and decided to learn development (03:44) How Spencer created his own curriculum and why he used a habit tracker (04:40) What challenges Spencer faced while learning to code (06:17) Nobody teaches problem-solving, but it's essential (06:51) It only took Spencer five months to learn to code at a hireable level (07:53) Community break! Here's what you've been tweeting and posting on LinkedIn (08:35) Interviewing is a skill (11:17) What's the benefit of focusing only on opportunities you find exciting (12:07) How stoicism helped Spencer during his job search (12:46) What Spencer found surprising during his job search (14:23) Why the job Spencer ended up getting had the most effortless interview process compared to the previous ones (15:06) Where does Spencer work now? (16:30) Did Spencer's previous experience in design help him in his new role? (16:56) Another advantage: Spencer interviewed his boss! (17:49) On transferable skills (18:18) Quick-fire questions: favorite frontend YouTube channels, future coding plans, and English breakfast tea (18:52) Why Spencer chose a career in coding (21:03) Webflow jobs vs. coding jobs (22:37) How Spencer got the job within five days of his first interview (24:29) Spencer's interview process and interviewing his interviewers (22:54) Focus on making a human connection! (26:47) Did Spencer have a tech interview? (29:35) Your coding skills are not the only thing (30:31) Why it's important to practice interviewing (32:45) Spencer's tip: Apply at the same company through multiple channels! (33:30) Closing advice: You will get better! Just focus on the smallest steps. (34:58) Β  🧰 Resources Mentioned Front-end Developer Career Path Scrimba's Discord Community freeCodeCampΒ  Everyday habit tracker Web Dev Simplified on YouTube DesignCourse on YouTube Traversy Media on YouTube ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

Learn to Advocate for Yourself with GitHub Developer Advocate Rizel Scarlett

March 28, 2023 0:38:23 55.3 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Rizel Scarlett πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Rizel is a Developer Advocate at GitHub. She's also a career changer, software engineer, and community builder! Rizel dropped out of psychology studies after running out of money. Then she went into IT support, then into coding, and then realized that, after working in an organization that teaches women and non-binary people of color to code, developer advocacy could be a great career for her! In this episode, you will hear how Rizel learned to code, paved her own path, and knew when she needed to pivot. You'll learn why internships are cool and what to be on the lookout for if you're looking for your first opportunity. Rizel will also teach you why you need personal branding and how to do it even if you're an introvert - complete with step-by-step instructions on how to write a blog post, practice public speaking, or network. πŸ”— Connect with Rizel πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin 🌐 Website 🐦 Twitter πŸ‘©β€πŸš€ GitHub 🧰 Resources Mentioned How to support early career developers freeCodeCamp ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

Pre-Interview Nerves Are Just Stage Fright: Learn How to Manage Them With Pianist-Turned-Developer Emre

March 21, 2023 0:30:41 44.21 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Emre Albayrak πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·!Β  Emre is a classical pianist from Turkey who decided to change careers, so he trained as a pilot! But then, the pandemic hit. Looking for something else to do (yet again), Emre discovered coding, tried it, and realized he enjoyed it! Only a year after starting to learn to code, Emre landed a job at an international IT company.In this episode, Emre talks about his long and winding but also efficient path to becoming a developer. You'll hear how he learned to code, what resources he used, and how he approached his portfolio projects and job applications! You will probably learn something about keeping up your motivation and managing stage fright before your interviews.πŸ”— Connect with EmreπŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό LinkedIn🧰 Resources Mentioned Front-end Developer Career Path Scrimba's Discord Community freeCodeCampΒ  ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

New to Coding? Take Action with Practical Tips from CodeNewbie Founder Saron Yitbarek

March 14, 2023 0:41:27 59.72 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Saron Yitbarek πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Saron is a developer, entrepreneur, community builder, and the founder of CodeNewbie. Saron has been helping new developers break into tech for a decade, and in this episode, she distills her best and most sought-after advice! Saron, who recently launched a new project called NewDevCareer.com, is a career changer herself - she first studied to become a doctor! In this interview, you will hear how she decided to make that change, why her first attempts at learning to code didn't work, and what she wishes she knew then. You will learn the ins and outs of different paths you can take to break into tech. You will get practical tips for creating deeper connections within your online community - and learn why they're important. Saron and Alex also discuss the right motivation to learn to code, why tech is fascinating, and how to decide what to learn first.πŸ”— Connect with Saron πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» CodeNewbie πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin 🌐 Website 🐦 Twitter ⏰ Timestamps Saron’s road to becoming a developer: Originally, she studied to become a doctor and then worked as a journalist (01:31) How Saron got interested in tech after reading a book on Steve Jobs (03:32) How Saron approached learning to code and why that approach was wrong (05:43) Saron first joined startups working in sales and marketing and decided to try coding again out of frustration (08:03) Bootcamp, university, or a self-directed path? Here’s how Saron made that decision (09:38) The benefits of bootcamps… and coding communities (11:35) Community break! Jan the producer reads your tweets, reviews, and LinkedIn posts (13:21) How can an aspiring developer involve more in the community? (15:21) How to foster deeper connections online? (17:24) How important is consistency when learning to code? (19:21) Can anybody teach themselves coding? (20:23) What is the right motivation to become a developer? How much should you be passionate about coding? (22:00) What are a first-time developer’s biggest assets and why? (24:22) Is β€œpassion” too strong of a word? Should you be passionate about coding? (27:15) The importance of mentoring juniors (28:53) Junior developers are an investment (30:45) What is newdevcareer.com? (32:22) Information is all around us, but we’re lacking action (36:42) What is the main problem new developers face? (38:38) 🧰 Resources Mentioned CodeNewbie NewDevCareer.com Scrimba Podcast: Tech Layoffs Are Still Happening, and ChatGPT Can Code: How To Stay Ahead of the Curve as a New Developer, With Lane Wagner How to Be Great? Just Be Good, Repeatably ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

How Butcher-Turned-Developer Jamie Got the First Coding Job He Applied For

March 07, 2023 0:30:45 44.31 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Jamie Baker πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§! Jamie is a recently hired new developer who used to be a butcher. Recently, he took the plunge to leave his growing business and, at 38, start his first front-end developer job after only interviewing at one company! This is a story of perseverance and knowing when to niche down. You will hear how Jamie started coding, why he loves CSS, and how he fell in love with Shopify. You will learn why you should be enthusiastic about the tech you're working with and why if you're sending too many resumes, that might mean you need a better strategy. Jamie also talks about his typical day as a developer working at a Shopify agency,Β  why honesty and people skills matter, and why you shouldn't sleep on domain knowledge. There are also some fun quick-fire questions!πŸ”— Connect with Jamie πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό LinkedIn 🌐 The butcher shop ⏰ Timestamps How Jamie started learning CSS by hosting a football forum (01:54) How Jamie landed his first paid gig while knowing only CSS (03:16) How Jamie decided to go from a craft butcher shop owner to front-end developer (and discovered Scrimba) (04:33) Jamie learned to code alongside his day job (07:29) His butcher shop had a Shopify website, and Jamie loved it (08:01) Today, Jamie works in a Shopify agency (09:17) How Jamie decided to narrow down his focus on Shopify-related jobs (09:58) Community break! (11:32) How Jamie left his business and started a coding job at the age of 38 (13:11) The job Jamie got was the only job he applied for! (13:54) Jamie's personality and people skills played the biggest role when it came to him getting the job (14:29) Find what excites you! (18:44) Quick-fi e questions: Favorite coding courses? Is CSS a language? Why is everybody wearing headphones? (19:28) What Jamie's typical day at a Shopify agency looks like, and why you should put yourself in the shoes of the user (21:50) Why you should be honest with your prospective employers (23:27) Has the career change been worth it for Jamie? (17:00) Next week: Saron Yitbarek, the founder of CodeNewbie! (29:20) 🧰 Resources Mentioned Front-end Developer Career Path Scrimba's Discord Community Scrimba Podcast: Becoming a Standout Developer with Randall Kanna ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

Tech Layoffs Are Still Happening, and ChatGPT Can Code: How To Stay Ahead of the Curve as a New Developer, With Lane Wagner

February 28, 2023 0:38:04 54.83 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Lane Wagner πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Lane is an engineering manager and the founder of Boot.dev. In this episode, as an experienced leader and educator, Lane talks about the recent changes in the job market and what they mean for aspiring and established developers alike. With tech layoffs andΒ  AI that can write code, how do you even stand out?Lane and Alex discuss the future of the industry as well as the ongoing recession and why it seems to hit tech companies especially hard. You'll learn what's the main difference between a developer and an AI that can write code and how to focus on it. They also talk about different types of companies, how different paths require different strategies to break into tech, and why it's okay to change companies as that's the quickest way to learn and figure out what works for you..πŸ”— Connect with Lane πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌLinkedin 🌐 Website 🐦 Twitter ✏️ Blog ⏰ Timestamps Why is the tech industry experiencing layoffs? (01:41) Do tech layoffs affect junior developers in the long run? (03:20) Why we are in a recession: the (tech) bubble created during the COVID pandemic burst (05:00) Why have big companies mostly hired seniors in the past three years (08:31) Should junior developers aim to work at smaller companies? (09:24) Getting a job requires different strategies for different types of companies (12:29) Changing jobs is okay! (16:06) Community break! (18:23) Get your first developer job ASAP because that's the quickest way to learn (20:36) AI can write code. Should developers be worried for their livelihoods? (22:37) The difference between ChatGPT and a junior developer (26:03) If your biggest selling point as a junior is what technologies you use, you're doing something wrong (30:21) What we can learn from the data available at layoffs.fyi (33:39) We can't control most things happening in the job market, but we can focus on the things we can control: Lane's advice for junior developers (35:21) 🧰 Resources Mentioned boot.dev layoffs.fyi Blog post: What Do Tech Layoffs Mean for Budding Developers Scrimba Podcast: How to become a successful Junior Developer with Danny Thompson Scrimba Podcast: How to Use Twitter to Beat Your Social Anxiety and Land Your First Job, with Scrimba Student Trecia ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

Why Finding a Mission Fit Is Important, with Scrimba Student Matheus

February 21, 2023 0:25:10 36.29 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Matheus Pessoa πŸ‡§πŸ‡·! Matheus is a recently hired new developer who landed his first junior developer job after only about a year of learning to code. To make this story even more awesome, the CTO of the company he works at reached out to him!Β  Β In this episode, you'll hear how Matheus approached learning to code with ADHD, how he chose front-end development as a career that blends his several different interests, and how, ultimately, he landed his first dev job. You'll learn what's important when applying for jobs at startups (hint: it's not necessarily your tech knowledge, especially if you're a junior), can you apply for a position involving something you haven't learned yet, and how not to get stuck if everybody on your team is super young.πŸ”— Connect with Matheus πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin πŸ‘¨β€πŸš€ GitHub 🧰 Resources Mentioned Frontend Developer Career Path Scrimba's Discord Community Matheus' museum project Optimize Your LinkedIn Page with Danny Thompson Scrimba Podcast: How to Make Your LinkedIn Stand Out Scrimba Podcast: An Introvert's Guide to Networking (and Becoming Amazing at LinkedIn), with Stephanie Chiu from PayPal ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

From Commodore 64 to Bootstrapping a Company: Netlify Ceo Matt Biilmann on Coding, Hiring, and the State of the Job Market

February 14, 2023 0:45:42 65.86 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Mathias Biilmann πŸ‡©πŸ‡°! Matt is CEO and Co-founder of Netlify, a cloud computing company you might have heard of. He's also a self-taught developer who was a music journalist in a past life! In this episode, he talks about bootstrapping a company, and hiring his first developers. He also talks about how he initially learned to code and, eventually, decided to change careers! Yes, this story will also take you to the time before everybody had Internet. Matt will teach you how to best position yourself as a developer, and why companies in different stages of their development look for different things in their hires. Alex and Matt will discuss the current state of the job market and whether you should be worried about the potential for finding job opportunities. And on top of that, this episode is also about the fascinating story about the inception of a company we all know and love.πŸ”— Connect with Matt πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌLinkedin 🐦 Twitter 🧰 Resources Mentioned Netlify Netlify Drop, formerly BitBalloon Jamstack Scrimba Podcast: How to Avoid Burnout, Improve Your Confidence and Keep Coding Fun, with Scrimba Student Sylvia ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

How to Use Twitter to Beat Your Social Anxiety and Land Your First Job, with Scrimba Student Trecia

February 07, 2023 0:40:36 58.51 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Trecia Kat πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦! Trecia is a new developer from South Africa who originally wanted to work in healthcare. She eventually decided to study IT, but she dropped out of college when it turned out that online resources were better! Today she's a front-end developer. She got her feet wet in the world of Developer Advocacy, she beat her social anxiety, and she even spoke at a conference! In this episode, you'll learn why passion doesn't mean you'll be great at something - and how to recognize what you can actually be great at. Trecia tells us how she learned to code, overcame her fear of interacting with people she doesn't know, and landed her first developer job. Twitter was essential for Trecia's journey - she will teach you how to use it to get out of your comfort zone and what Tech Twitter tropes to ignore. You will also hear about Trecia's DevRel internship at Strapi and how she ended up speaking at a conference by trying not to speak at a conference. πŸ”— Connect with Trecia πŸ‘©β€πŸ’ΌLinkedin 🌐 Website 🌐 Blog 🐦 Twitter 🧰 Resources Mentioned freeCodeCamp Learn Javascript for free on Scrimba Trecia at Next.JS Intro to artificial intelligence and Developer Relations with Pratim Bhosale Pratim Bhosale on Twitter TraversyMedia on Youtube Scrimba Podcast: How to get started in Developer Relations according to Head of Developer Relations Phil Leggetter ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

How to Get Better at Communication and Teamwork, with Patrick Akil

January 31, 2023 0:51:38 74.4 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Patrick Akil πŸ‡³πŸ‡±! Patrick is a software engineer, Golang trainer, and the host of the Beyond Coding podcast. In this interview, he shares his story of becoming a developer and talks about everything beyond coding - mindset, mental health, life- and soft skills. By the way, this is the 100th episode of the Scrimba podcast! πŸŽ‰In this episode, you will learn how to become a better team player and what being a good communicator actually entails. Patrick will teach you how to find your strengths even if you're not the best coder in the world, why mental health is important, and how creating genuine connections with your coworkers benefits everybody. You will also hear how Patrick pivoted to coding after initially missing an opportunity to study it at a university and how he learned from consultants from a company he later worked for! πŸ”— Connect with Patrick πŸ“Ή YouTube πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌLinkedin 🌐 Website 🐦 Twitter 🧰 Resources Mentioned Beyond Coding on Youtube Beyond Coding on Anchor Beyond Coding: Mental Health Problems and Conference Talks, with Stacy CashmoreΒ  ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

Reach out to People You Know and You'll Be Surprised: From Comedian to Developer with Scrimba Student Amy

January 24, 2023 0:47:29 68.42 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Amy Corson πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Amy is a recently hired new developer. She's also an aspiring comedian! During the pandemic, she realized she was unhappy with her day job and decided to change it. So: this episode is both insightful and funny!In this interview, Amy talks about learning to code and how her brother, also a self-taught developer, introduced her to Scrimba. You'll learn about ghost buses, local coding meetups, and how help can come from the unlikeliest of places. Amy also teaches you how to pick a coding project you're not going to give up on, even if it might give you food poisoning. Ultimately, you will hear how Amy approached both studying and applying for jobs, how she prepared for the job interview that landed her the job she's doing now, and why vague emails from recruiters are even more stressful when you're in the mountains. πŸ”— Connect with Amy πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin 🌐 Website πŸ‘©β€πŸš€ Github 🧰 Resources Mentioned The Front-End Developer Career Path Scrimba's Discord server! ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

It's about Who You Know: An Introvert's Guide to Networking (and Becoming Amazing at LinkedIn), with Stephanie Chiu from PayPal

January 17, 2023 0:50:08 72.22 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Stephanie Chiu πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Stephanie is a self-taught iOS software engineer and career coach. She's also a chemical engineer who thought she would never code... until she met people who actually worked in tech!In this episode, you'll learn everything about her path to becoming a developer and landing her first job at PayPal! You'll also learn how important it was for Stephanie to be a part of a local developer community. Stephanie will teach you how to optimize your LinkedIn (and think about what recruiters see), seek mentorship, and reach out to senior developers for coffee chats, even if you're introverted.Stephanie and Alex share excellent tips to help you find your niche and stand out as a new developer. They also discuss predictions for the state of the industry and job market in 2023.Β  πŸ”— Connect with Stephanie πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin 🌐 Website 🐦 Twitter πŸ‘©β€πŸš€ Github 🧰 Resources Mentioned Levels.fyi - Salaries and tools to level up your career Scrimba podcast with Austin Henline: How to make your LinkedIn profile standout according to a LinkedIn expert Scrimba's Discord server! ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

Don't Be Afraid to Take Breaks, but Make Sure to Keep Going: Juggling Learning to Code and a Full-time Job with Scrimba Student Marleigh

January 10, 2023 0:32:27 46.76 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Marleigh Morgan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Marleigh is a recently hired graphic designer turned developer. She has always wanted to learn to code, and she tried to study computer science but gave up after it turned out that, at her university, she was supposed to write Java on paper. During the pandemic, she picked up coding again. Two years later, she changed careers!In this episode, Marleigh will teach you how to balance learning to code with having a full-time job. She also talks about online communities and how to benefit from them, the importance of developing independent projects for your portfolio, and why you shouldn't be afraid to take breaks when you need them. She also shares how she eventually changed career paths within the company she was already working at and how she knew she was ready to apply for jobs.πŸ”— Connect with Marleigh πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin 🌐 Website 🐦 Twitter πŸ‘©β€πŸš€ Github πŸ€– kittywizard#9211 on Scimba Discord 🧰 Resources Mentioned The Front-End Developer Career Path Scrimba's Discord server! ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

On Bootcamps, Networking, and Job Hunting During a Recession, with Don the Developer

January 03, 2023 0:57:54 83.43 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Don Hansen πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ! Don is a software engineer and developer mentor who helps aspiring juniors land their first opportunity. He's also a Youtuber, podcaster, and streamer who met his first boss on Twitch!In this episode, Don and Alex talk about career changes, leaving a good first impression, and the state of the job market right now. You'll learn whether you should consider attending a coding bootcamp or stick to a self-directed path, how to see past the marketing copy on a coding bootcamp's website, and how to actually look at networking (especially if you're bad at it). Don also shares valuable insights on all the things you might be doing wrong if you're just starting your job search.Β  Β πŸ”— Connect with Don πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Linkedin 🌐  Website πŸ“Ή Youtube πŸ“Ή Twitch 🧰 Resources Mentioned DonTheDeveloper YouTube channel Don's YT video: How I Got My First Web Developer Job Don't review of Scrimba Should aspiring developers be worried about the recession? Scrimba podcast: Code Like Nobody Is Watching: On Community, Learning, and Finding the Right Culture Fit, With Scrimba Student James ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™

This Scrimba Student Learned Job Interviewing Skills from Podcasts (and Made a Killer Portfolio, Too)

December 27, 2022 0:32:15 46.49 MB Downloads: 0

πŸŽ™ About the episodeMeet Mislav MarkuΕ‘iΔ‡ πŸ‡­πŸ‡·! Mislav is a new developer from Croatia who has changed careers at the age of 40. After attending law school and realizing it wasn't a good fit for him, he spent 14 years working in a record store! Now, he's a junior developer.In this episode, Mislav shares how he decided to pursue coding, how long it took, and how he managed to do it alongside a full-time job and a family. Mislav and Alex discuss taking breaks, knowing you're ready to apply for jobs, and whether or not a junior should learn TypeScript. Mislav also talks about his portfolio, how having a well-thought-out portfolio can help you stand out in a sea of candidates, and how you can prepare for your job interview by listening to podcasts!πŸ”— Connect with Mislav πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌLinkedin 🌐 Portfolio 🌐 Blog 🐦Twitter 🧰 Resources Mentioned Blog: Mislav's Roadmap to Getting Hired as a Frontent Dev Mislav's portfolio YouTube video: A day in the life of a self-taught React developer in London Scrimba's Discord server! ⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so they can thank you personally for tuning in πŸ™