Tech job disasters to avoid (advice from a dev-recruiter)
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You want your first tech job (and all the subsequent ones) to be a roaring success - but how do you ensure you're making the right choice?
Do not fear! We have invited Cameron Blackwood, Software Engineer, former Technical Recruiter and founder of The Coder Career podcast to share his advice on how to identify warning signs when job-hunting to make sure you end up in the perfect role โจ
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00:00 Introduction
1:55 Cameron's intro
2:22 What is The Coder Career
3:26 How do you approach the job search without a degree?
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Chapters (27)
Introduction
1:55
Cameron's intro
2:22
What is The Coder Career
3:26
How do you approach the job search without a degree?
5:56
Capitalizing on soft skills from previous jobs
7:25
"Treat your job search like you're making a sale"
8:15
Unpaid internships
10:53
Can a junior dev from abroad find a job in UK?
12:25
How to keep up to date with new knowledge
14:45
Cover letters vs. Referrals
17:14
For girls who want to get into coding
18:47
Projects to build for your portfolio
22:15
What if I'm in a job that isn't a good fit?
25:39
How many "interview rounds" are necessary?
28:53
Data Structures and Algorithms interviews
31:25
Dealing with work pressure
32:58
Learning one languages vs. multiple languages
34:50
What to look out for in a junior developer position
35:29
More on cover letters
42:46
How to spot RED FLAGS during application process
45:19
Transitioning from Junior dev. to Senior dev.
49:08
How to find out what a workplace look like before you commit
51:29
How to avoid getting underpaid
54:02
Exploding offers
58:00
Should you work onsite or remotely as a junior dev?
59:16
More on The Coder Career
1:01:15
Conclusion
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