How to Get a Junior Developer Job - Advice from a Senior Developer
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So you've learned the basics of web development and are ready to apply for your first role (🎉) but how do you stand out from the crowd when looking for a programming job?
Fear not - here we have 8 fantastic tips from Senior Software Engineer and hiring manager Darin Doria! ✨
00:30 - What technical skills make a candidate stand out?
01:47 - What kind of projects should I build to get that first job?
03:00 - Do you think I need to learn a JavaScript framework to stand out?
04:06 - How many algorithms do I need to know for interviews? (In the answer, we talk about whether algorithms will help you in the job)
05:54 - What is the difference between a junior and senior developer?
07:11- What would be three questions that you would ask in an interview, regarding JavaScript?
08:01 - Some “Entry-level” jobs postings have requirements of 5+ years of experience to apply. If we think we meet roughly 80% of the skills and requirements, should we apply anyway?
09:12 - How can I know if my level of JS is good for Junior Dev?
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