The Junior Jobs Podcast
A weekly podcast about how junior developers can get their first job in tech, with Erik Andersen. In this podcast, you'll hear from new developers about their initial struggle, but ultimate triumph in getting that first job 💪 Our guests will discuss what worked and what didn't, so you can learn and apply their insights to your own job search. So whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or anyone looking to break into tech, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Derek Kim, a career changer, about how his long resume format and unique approach to LinkedIn outreach got him his first job in tech. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter...
Check out "Keep Calm and Code On" on Amazon https://amzn.to/4e6r5uV Today I chat with Alex Lau about his new book, "Keep Calm and Code On", where we unpack some of the job search lessons he learned the hard way, and how to avoid them. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the c...
Check out https://www.perseverenow.org/ if you've been justice-impacted and looking for help getting a fresh start in your career Today I chat with Stacy Hill, the Lead Technology Employment Specialist at Persevere, a workforce development company that teaches how to code and helps hire hundreds of justice-involved and at-risk individuals to help them successfully re-enter the workforce. _______________________ ▶Resources I u...
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Will Ray, a career changer, about how freelancing and small contract work is helping him build a portfolio that helps him stand out in the job search. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Seri...
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Brad Reed, a career changer, about some of the challenges he faced on his journey and his perspective on how you can too. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JU...
Track, organize and visualize your job search with an AI-powered assistant Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik Today I chat with Nick Cosentino, Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft about how hiring differs between small and large companies, and how to approach each as a new software engineer. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standin...
Time To Think by Nancy Kline https://amzn.to/3VHnbCj Rithm School's upcoming FREE webinar about changing careers https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rithm-school-11279356650 Today I chat with Sophie Leroi, Director of Career Services at Rithm school, about how career changes can better prepare themselves for the switch. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts &q...
10% off Huntr's Job Tracker & AI Job Search Assistant when you use the Code ERIK at checkout (https://huntr.co/?via=erik) Other referenced videos: – Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews (and What To Do About It) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dKKn5XNrn0 – 3 Ways To Get Work Experience Without a Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6F9418wuwE&t Free job search resources: - https://adplist.org/ - https://mentorcol...
FREE coding resources for self-taught developers https://100devs.org/
https://www.freecodecamp.org/
https://www.theodinproject.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydon-coyer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dthompsondev/ Paid resources I would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at check...
80% Dev Amplifier's coding workshops when you register with https://devamplifier.io/erik Today I chat with Byron Sommardhal, a Software Developer advocate at Dev Amplifier about why no one hires junior developers and what you can do about it! _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when you enter the code JUNI...
2 weeks of FREE mock interviews, resume feedback, and job search assistance with Pathrise when you use this link 👉 pathrise.com/erik Today I chat with Laurie Kaiser about how she struggled to even get interviews until she learned the Pathrise program, which finally gave her the mentorship she needed to break into tech. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts...
Get a Job in 3 Months or Your Money Back 👉 https://calendly.com/code-for-humans/get-hired-erik Today I chat with Ilya Dorman, where we talk about his new program called GET HIRED IN 3 MONTHS OR YOUR MONEY BACK, along with similarities between the job search and dating. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses): 1) 30% off David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series when...
The 2-Hour Job Search 👉 https://amzn.to/49XzYEH Today I chat with Andrew Herman, a recently hired junior developer, where we talk about how he got his first job in tech without even submitting a job application, because of the relationships he built on LinkedIn. Andrew also mentioned https://www.meetup.com/ for connecting with local developers. _______________________ ▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses)...
Receive a FREE job search training video when you you register for the Code Career Mastery program using this link 👇 https://codecareermastery.com/?utm_source=erik&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=april Today I chat with Anna Miller and Nate Hobi, founders of the Code Career Mastery program, where we discuss how to balance technical training & relationship building on your job search. _______________________ ▶Resourc...
Today I chat with Taylor Hall, a recently hired junior developer, where we talk about the 2 voices he learned to trust in his job search, Danny Thompson and David Roberts Check out below to learn more about their mentorship 👇 David Roberts "Standing out in Tech" Video Series(30% off when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout!) 👉 https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course Danny Thompson's FREE L...
Click this link to better track, organize, and visualize your job search with Huntr https://huntr.co/?via=erik
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▶Resources I use/would use (with discounts/sign-up bonuses):
1) Checklists for your LinkedIn and resume to stand out in the job search https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#course (enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout for 30% off)
In today's junior developer interview I talk with Steven Brooks, who volunteered 5-10 hours a week to get work experience for his resume, where we discuss how that worked for him. And 30% off Crushing Digital's eBook “Standing out in Tech”, when you enter the code JUNIORJOBS30 at checkout (https://crushing.digital/?affiliate_id=656676563#standing-out-in-tech) To find volunteer opportunities near you, check out Chingu (htt...
In today’s junior developer interview, I talk with Courtney Azar, where we discuss how to represent your non-tech related experience on your resume and in a job interview FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new developers build great projects and get hired! https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 💪 More Job Sear...
To give you a well-rounded perspective on the job market, we’ve compiled a panel of recruiters, hiring managers, career coaches, and developer advocates to tell you the real story of the current outlook for software developers, and what strategies work in today's market. Here's a sneak peek at our panelists bios, along with additional resources they're offering to stand out in the job search! Danny Thompson - https://...
In today’s expert interview, I talk with Ilya Dorman from Code For Humans about how to STOP copy & pasting code, and instead learn how to THINK like a Software Engineer FREE mentoring call and 10% off future visits with Ilya Dorman, an experienced developer and mentor specializing in helping new developers build great projects and get hired! https://calendly.com/ilya-dorman/free-consultation-call-erik-referral 💪 More Job S...
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