This is a guest post from Dewan Ahmed. Enjoy. Dear new developer, Are you trying to find your first job in IT? Are you trying to switch to a better (paying) tech job? If you have tried to reach out to a professional on LinkedIn for networking, you know that the response rate is often … Continue reading MeetUps – an underrated tech job board
This is a guest post from Chad R. Stewart. Enjoy. Dear New Developer, It’s very easy to think that Software Engineering is solely about writing code and knowing tools. For the first few years of your career, you’ll likely be evaluated mainly on the code you produce. But trust me when I say, the relationships … Continue reading Relationships matter, please build relationships
This is a guest post from Dagny Wise. Enjoy. Dear New Developer, Even when your GitHub is a work of art, your portfolio is up and running, and your resume is looking good, it can be rough to get hired as a career-changer who’s never worked as a dev before. Before you throw your money … Continue reading Fewer Applications, More Interviews: How Professional Allies Can Help You Land Your First Jr Dev Role
This is a guest post from Karl Hughes. Enjoy. Dear new developer, I was in your shoes in 2011. I was finishing up a degree in mechanical engineering that I would never use and looking for a way to join a startup as a software developer. Maybe it was the entrepreneur in me, and maybe … Continue reading Your network increases optionality
This is a guest blog post from Allan Wintersieck. Enjoy. Dear new developer, I realize that just trying to learn basic programming principles can feel daunting enough, but if I may, I’d recommend adding one more task to your list: learn a little bit about network engineering. Networking underpins everything web and app developers do, … Continue reading Learn a Little Network Engineering
Dear new developer, I talked previously about a technique to help you network with strangers. But networking isn't just about meeting strangers and starting up conversations easily. The easiest way to build your network is to foster it at work. Again, this will help you if you are looking to hire, learn more about an … Continue reading Tips for Building Your Work Network
This is a guest blog post from Jesse Ling. Enjoy. Dear new developer, Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You’ll never know all the things. And that’s ok. Ask questions - at the right time. There’s a fine line between reaching out for help too early and too late. Struggling is imperative to growth, but reaching … Continue reading Tips from a recent bootcamp graduate
Dear new developer, Work on your network. It will help you in numerous ways as you progress in your career. Whatever you are looking for: a new job, to hire someone, to get a mentor, to learn about a new technology, having a list of people that you know and/or have worked with that you … Continue reading Use a Conversational Hook When Networking With Strangers
Dear new developer, Set up a LinkedIn profile and keep it up to date. This will serve as a public resume. (Yes, a github is great too, but you might not always have time to keep code up to date or an interest in a maintaining a large project.) Once a year, at a minimum, … Continue reading Use LinkedIn, and use it well
Dear new developer, You are probably pretty overwhelmed right now. There is a lot on your plate and you probably are just trying to keep up with the job. I hate to do this, but I am going to ask you for some extra curricular time. You need to join a technology meetup. Go to … Continue reading Join a meetup
Letters To A New Developer 