RRU 020: How to Get a Job (Especially for New Developers) with Charles Max Wood

Panel: Charles Max WoodLucas ReisSia Karamalegos In this episode, the React Round Up panelists talk about finding a job as a developer. Charles is getting ready to release a course on finding a job and he finds that he is always getting asked about how new developers can find a job. They talk about how they all found their first coder job, picking your target company, and understanding what you want in a job. They also touch on Charles’ upcoming course, the importance of showing initiative, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Sign up to chat with Charles at DevChat.tv/15MinutesWhy they want to touch on this topicGet used to failureCodeSchoolHack Night meetupGoing to meetups to slowly start networkingMaking friends with developers in your communityNetworking before you need a jobLearning and helping mindsetDon’t be afraid to ask if people are hiringHow did you figure out what your target company was?Checking out the culture of a companyUnderstanding the travel involvedFigure out what you like in a job as you goAlways be looking at your portfolio and resumeGain as much experience as you can everywhere you goStick to learning one language/systemReally master the languages/systems of the company you want to usesShow initiativeFinding a champion at your target companyAnd much, much more! Links: DevChat.tv/15MinutesCodeSchoolHack Night meetupCharles’ CourseHow to interview your interviewers blog postRuby Rogues Episode 184 Sponsors Kendo UIDigital Ocean FreshBooks Picks: Charles Orphan BlackHis Course Lucas The Best Software Engineering Paper You Haven’t Read Sia FamilyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: