Develop Yourself
To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself.
Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.
Develop Yourself
#141 - Navigating the Junior Developer Job Market with Software Developer Turned Recruiter David Roberts
Learning to code is hard.
Getting a job as a developer requires an entirely different approach.
David Roberts is a software developer and recruiter with decades of experience. He explains the game of getting hired from a recruiters perspective, how you can make it easier to be "discovered" on LinkedIn and thoughts on job guarantees.
You can connect with David at Crushing Digital to check out his social media, courses and free trainings.
Chapters:
13:16 Developers' Approach to Job Applications
15:16 Discussion on Internships and Free Work
19:01 Strategy for Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile
23:46 The Importance of Standing Out and Showing Evidence of Skills
26:31 Recruitment Process and Selling Yourself
29:46 Technology Trends and Learning Recommendations
35:01 Parsity's Ethical Job Guarantee
41:46 Interview Preparation and Practice
49:46 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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