You have the skills, the know-how, the excitement, the drive… but without a project to pour your energy into or an idea you want to see come to life, what can you do? (Or maybe you just want to start getting paid.) Here’s the good news: people want you. Your capabilities are high in demand,…
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There is a massive confusion that up-and-coming developers have about what it takes to get a job as a developer. People believe that a professional portfolio site will help them land a job as a web developer – and this belief couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact, while aspiring developers are spending countless…
Ken Mazaika
In-demand software developers are highly sought after, and employers compete for talent with attractive compensation packages (they pay a lot!) and exciting work environments with flexible work schedules. As you’re vying to be at-bat for a hot tech company, “tricking your way” into a job offer might sound like a good idea, but it’s one…
Ken Mazaika
There are a number of different steps that bridge the gap between being able to code, and signing your first job offer. The natural progression is: Learning to code Applying to positions Getting an interview Getting an offer Accepting the offer Working as a developer Getting your next job Navigating the transition between each stage…
Ken Mazaika
A cover letter is probably the only thing more important than your resume. Here’s how to make the perfect one. It’s pretty well known that the only thing more important than having a solid resume, is having a solid cover letter. Most of the time, your resume will be something that’s static – it’s not…
Ken Mazaika
When you start out, you’ll have no job, no professional experience, no proven track record, and likely very few connections in the industry. Things will change rapidly after you land your first position, but getting it takes some work. That’s where networking comes in. Networking is a bit of a dirty word. People associate networking…
Marco Morawec