The Career Advice Every Software Developer NEEDS to Hear! - with James Q Quick

Ever felt overlooked at work? Struggled with technical interviews? Wondering how to stand out in your career? We’ve got you covered!📢 In this episode of The Programming Podcast, hosts Danny Thompson, Leon Noel, and special Co-host James Q Quick dive deep into overcoming fear, taking action in your career, and the immense value of networking in tech. 🚀Connect with James Q Quick!https://x.com/jamesqquickhttps://www.youtube.com/c/jamesqquickhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesqquick/https://www.jamesqquick.com/https://www.compressed.fm/Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🔥 Topics Covered:- The importance of being vocal about your work- Why quiet wins often go unnoticed in the workplace- How networking changed our careers (and how it can change yours)- Preparing for technical interviews & overcoming fear- James Q Quick’s journey into full-time content creation & the struggles behind it- The reality of career ups and downs in techAnd much more!⏰ Chapters & Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction & What Networking Really Means2:10 - James Q Quick Joins the Podcast5:50 - The Power of Work-Life Balance in Tech10:21 - Overcoming Fear & The Impact of Taking Action15:08 - The Importance of Being Vocal About Your Work19:50 - James Q Quick’s Journey to Full-Time Content Creation25:26 - The Challenges & Reality of Content Creation30:45 - Why Networking is a Cheat Code for Career Growth35:41 - Real Stories of How Networking Landed Jobs38:12 - How to Overcome Fear in Technical Interviews42:27 - Practical Strategies for Crushing Coding Interviews47:03 - Closing Thoughts & Commit Your Code Conference Announcement📌 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more career advice, tech insights, and programming discussions! 🚀