This is a guest post from Matt Schellhas. Enjoy. Dear new developer, I personally look for some of the same things as my peers: Is your resume/LinkedIn fine? It doesn’t need to be awesome. You don’t have a ton of experience to show, so please don’t try and oversell your experience — that just makes … Continue reading What I look for when hiring new grads
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Interviewing is a two way street
Dear new developer, Interviewing is a two way street, and that means that you need to be evaluating your employer as much as they are evaluating you. Yes, you need a job, but your employer needs your skills. It's also important to note that you'll never have as much leverage with an employer as you … Continue reading Interviewing is a two way street
Pick a no B.S. employer
Dear new developer, You may or not may have the luxury of choosing where you work, but when you are looking for a job, steer away from employers that seem full of B.S. What exactly is B.S. will vary for you. Some people can't stand politics, while others can't stand shifting priorities, while others can't … Continue reading Pick a no B.S. employer